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November 2023 Newsletter
 

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One hundred and thirty-seven Dems have voted so far in Schoharie County.

Are you one of them?

There are candidates who are counting on your vote, to bring about the county that we want to live in.

Don't wait until the last day to vote. The polls have already been open for 5 days, and the early voting season only lasts 4 more days!

Poll workers are waiting for you - yes, you - to participate in our democracy. You can vote at the Cobleskill Community Library or the Schoharie County Board of Elections for the next 4 days. You can't vote on Monday, November 6. On Tuesday, November 7, you can vote at your regular voting location.

Here are the hours when the polls are open at the Schoharie County Office Buildings and at the Community Library in Cobleskill.

Thursday, November 2, 2023: from: 9:00 am to: 5:00 pm 

Friday, November 3, 2023: from: 9:00 am to: 5:00 pm 

Saturday, November 4, 2023: from: 9:00 am to: 5:00 pm 

Sunday, November 5, 2023: from: 9:00 am to: 5:00 pm

 

Your vote is your voice! Use it, today!

 

In Solidarity,

Theresa Heary

SCDC Chair
 

 GO VOTE! GO VOTE! GO VOTE!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING EARLY!
 

YOU CAN STILL VOTE EARLY: Continuing thru Nov. 5th at the Community LIbrary in Cobleskill and the Board of Elections (BOE) in Schoharie for information call BOE: 518-295-8326
 
 

 

November 7, 2023 General Election 

The list below contains the candidates running for offices as Democratics on ballots throughout our county. Scroll down to find YOUR TOWN. Village candidates do not list party affiliations. Astericks designate candidates from other parties who were endorsed by their town Democrats.

 

Blenheim

Town Supervisor (2-year term)

*Don Airey – Democratic

 

Town Clerk (2-year term)

*Diane Ericson – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

*Chester Keyser – Democratic

*Carolee E. Russell – Democratic

 

Broome no Democrats running

Carlisle no Democrats running

 

Cobleskill

Town Supervisor (2-year term)

Nicholas Elder – Democratic

 

Town Clerk/Tax Collector (4-year term)

Tina Ward – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Angelina Pelkey – Democratic

Brian Lavine – Democratic

 

Esperance no Democrats running

 

Conesville

Town Supervisor (2-year term)

David Merwin, Sr. – Democratic

 

Town Clerk (2-year term)

*Carrie Sutton – Democratic

 

Tax Collector (2-year term)

Martha Young – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Ken Lewon – Democratic

Steve Young – Democratic

 

Highway Superintendent (2-year term)

*Tyler Latta – Democratic

 

Fulton

Town Supervisor (2-year term)

Philip R. Skowfoe, Jr. – Democratic

 

Town Clerk/Collector (4-year Term)

Dawn M. Skowfoe – Democratic

 

Highway Superintendent (2-year term)

*William D. Jaycox Jr. – Democratic

 

Gilboa

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Linda Trautman Stratigos – Democratic

Christine Hauser – Democratic

 

Jefferson no Democrats running

 

Middleburgh

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Stephen Luke Spretnjak –Democratic

Chris Andrew – Democratic

 

Justice (4-year term)

Paul Schultz – Democratic

 

Richmondville

Town Supervisor (2-year term)

Martha Ketro Fisher – Democratic

 

Town Clerk/Collector (4-year term)

Lisabeth Kabel – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Scott Bennett – Democratic

 

Schoharie

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Robert Montione – Democratic

 

Seward

Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2-year term)

Barbara Schaffer – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Nancy Kniskern – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (Vacancy)

Roberta Wilding – Democratic

 

Sharon

Town Supervisor (4-year term)

Sandra Manko – Democratic

Town Clerk/Collector (4-year term)

*Melissa Olsen – Democratic

 

Summit

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Jennifer B. Stinson – Democratic

 

Highway Superintendent (4-year term)

*James E. Dibble – Democratic

 

Wright

Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2-year term)

Justin Behan – Democratic

 

Town Justice (4-year term)

Kristin M. Williams – Democratic

 

(2) Town Council (4-year term)

Rae Jean Teeter – Democratic

Jean Burton – Democratic

 

Highway Superintendent (2-year term)

*Keith J. Kearney – Democratic

 

Village Offices 

Cobleskill

Mayor (2-year term)

Rebecca Stanton-Terk

 

(2) Trustee (2-year term)

Lance Rotolo

Larry Vanheertum

 

Esperance

Trustee (2-year term)

Trustee (Vacancy)

Melissa Deffer

 

Middleburgh

Mayor (4-year term)

Gary R. Hayes

Timothy C. Knight

 

(2) Trustee (4-year term)

Kevin Young

Robert Tinker

David Jeremenko

 

Trustee (Vacancy)

Amanda Fernandez

 

Richmondville

Mayor (2-year term)

Carl L. Warner, Jr.

 

(2) Trustee (2-year term)

Robert Hyatt

Cynthia L. Miller

 

Schoharie

Mayor (4-year term)

Colleen Henry

Clinton E. Manchester, Jr.

 

Justice (4-year term)

Frederick W. Kennedy, Sr.

 

(2) Trustee (4-year term)

Peter J. Johnson

 

Sharon

(2) Trustee (4-year term)

Danielle Jones

Denise Kelly

 

Trustee (Vacancy)

Paul Novko
 

TWO BALLOT PROPOSALS THIS NOVEMBER: https://www.elections.ny.gov/2023BallotProposals.html

Prop One will give small city school districts the same financial structure that big city and large suburban districts already have; Prop Two extends the debt period for sewage projects for another 10 years so it doesn't expire 1/1/2024. Voting Yes will give towns and small cities more flexibility, in our view, a good thing. Read the propositions before you vote so you know what you want to do on Election Day!
 

PASSING OF NOTE: OUR BELOVED "JOE B"

Joseph Bozicevich of Schoharie

by Sarah Meredith, Gilboa rep

 

The members of the Schoharie County Democratic Committee are mourning the sudden loss of our beloved Joe B., Joseph Bozicevich, of the Town of Schoharie. On October 3, 2023, we lost a champion of community and democracy. The first words from all were of his kindness, generosity of spirit, optimism, cheerfulness, encouragement of others, and open mindedness. Schoharie County has lost a great man.

 

A long time resident of the Town of Schoharie, Joe ran for town offices, served on the planning board, and represented Schoharie on the county-level Democratic Committee. He rebuilt his own house and helped others after the flooding of Irene. For the last few years he served as chair of the fundraising committee, initiating on-line auctions and helping put together the annual FDR banquets that brought the whole community together. 

 

A veteran who served his country; an American who fought for the values of fairness, inclusion and truth that undergirded his own belief system, Joe recently spearheaded fundraisers to help the people of Ukraine. Having seen first hand the devastation of war, understanding deeply the poison of misinformation and the distortion of propaganda from his time in the special services, Joe threw himself into many community activities that built trust, caring and hope. He strongly supported the Joshua Project among others, and embodied the democratic spirit at the SCDC booth at the county fair.

 

Many of the newest members of the SCDC speak of Joe as welcoming them, encouraging them and being an inspiration as they got started in their own service to the county’s democratic community. 

 

Personally I met Joe Bozicevich before I joined the SCDC, at the FDR dinner two years ago. During our first conversation about pulling together as a nation, he began quoting Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address. Needless to say, I was moved by the depth of his passion for a unified democracy. Soon after, I joined the SCDC as a representative from Gilboa and took on the role of co-chair of the communications committee. Joe always gave me his honest opinion in a direct way, advising me and openly appreciating the intention behind the work before offering critical feedback. This was a beautiful model of leadership, to which I still aspire. 

 

A man who loved to dance, he spent the last part of his life struggling with old injuries and new disabilities. Joe’s generous community spirit will remain with all who knew him for years to come. The full committee offers its deepest condolences to his wife, Linda, and all of his family.

 

Services were held October 10 at Lady of the Valley Catholic Church, Main Street, Middleburgh, NY

Donations can be made in honor of Joseph Bozicevich to World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine 
 
 

RESOURCE FOR SCHOHARIE COUNTY FARMERS

Mohawk Valley Farm & Agri-Business Network

For information about grants, farm market opportunities, county and state resources. New website: https://www.mvfoodaction.org/home
 

PITCH IN AND KEEP DEMOCRATS ON THE BALLOT!

 

The Schoharie County Democratic Committee supports Democrats running for local offices, and is planning for 2024.  If you saw candidate yard signs, these were likely produced with the support of the SCDC. Some candidates requested support in getting materials to share door-to-door information about voting and to raise awareness of their campaigns. SCDC created a  fund to help with other expenses, like community gatherings, promotional materials, or even postage. The Committee wants to replenish funds to take on the challenges of 2024. Consider donating to SCDC through ActBlue here. Or send a check payable to SCDC TREASURER, Jean Burton, P.O. Box 46, Gallupville, NY 12073. 

 

Help spread the word that when there are strong candidates representing democratic values, we can create a brighter future in Schoharie County and our country. There are lots of ways to help beyond donating: represent your town on the SCDC, help with organizing events like the FDR dinner and the summer BBQ,  knock on doors to inform voters, make snacks for meet-the-candidate gatherings,  or offer to drive neighbors to early voting in the Fall of 2024. Getting active in your town or village by attending local board meetings and pitching in for community building projects helps too.

 

You can sign up  for a variety of activities, just email info@schohariedemocrats.org
 

TOWN HAPPENINGS:

 

CHECK THIS LINK TO THE CALENDAR FOR YOUR TOWN & VILLAGE BOARD AND COUNCIL MEETINGS EVERY MONTH

 
 

CONNECT & FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA 

SCDC Website - to get involved, with links to all our social media

Schoharie County Democratic Committee on FB - for issues, events, inspiration

@SchoharieDems on X for breaking news and commentary

schohariecountydems on Instagram

Your likes and comments are inspiring!
 
 
 

Chairwoman: Theresa Heary- info@schohariedemocrats.org
Vice Chair: Scott Bennett
Vice Chair: Open Seat
Treasurer: Jean Burton - scdc.burton@gmail.com
Secretary: Jessica Hartjen

SCDC Committees:
Communications Co-Chairs: Sarah Meredith & Greg Bucking - communications.scdc@gmail.com
Social Co-Chairs: Miriam McGiver & Kristin Williams - socialcommittee.scdc@gmail.com
Fundraising Chair: Open Seat – fundraising.scdc@gmail.com
Membership & Data Co-Chairs: Jennifer Stinson & Timothy Knight