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Support Didi Barrett for Special 103rd Assembly District Election
Join the Columbia County and Dutchess County Democrats in supporting Didi Barrett for the Special Election for Assembly District 103.
Democrats Choose Didi Barrett for 103rd Assembly seat
Towns in the 103rd AD in Columbia County include Ancram, Copake, Hillsdale, Hudson, Greenport, Claverack, Stockport, Ghent, Austerlitz and Canaan. Barrett ran in 2010 for the State Senate seat currently held by Steven Saland.
Barrett, who lives in Millbrook with her husband and two children, has been a leader in the Hudson Valley not-for-profit community for over two decades. She is a member of the Millbrook Education Foundation and helped launch the Dutchess Girls Collaborative. In addition, Didi Barrett is currently a board member of the Anderson Center for Autism Foundation and the North East Dutchess Community Fund.
Columbia County Democratic Party Chairwoman, Cyndy Hall said, “Didi Barrett will be an effective voice for good jobs and economic development for the people of our district. She will work hard to help middle class families who are struggling during this difficult economy. We are fortunate to have a strong candidate for the Assembly; someone who can work with both sides of the aisle to get things done.”
The 103rd AD also includes part of Dutchess County. Elisa Sumner, Chair of the Dutchess County Democrats said, “Didi has shown herself to be a leader in our community. Since running in 2010, she has continued her work helping non-profits and highlighting the contributions and challenges of local farmers. Her roots go back decades and we look forward to sending her to Albany to represent us.”
Barrett said she was honored by the nomination and touched by the outpouring of support of her candidacy. “I am committed to fighting for the people of Columbia and Dutchess Counties and to bringing the resources to our towns that will create good jobs, control taxes and bring relief from unfunded mandates. I will continue to be a passionate advocate for this beautiful region and help us realize the potential of our agriculture and natural resources as economic engines and job generators.”
“This is an important election for us here in Columbia County. I encourage everyone to get out and vote on March 20 and if you need to register to vote, do it today, said Hall.” The Board of Elections is located at 401 State Street in Hudson.
Koweek Wins Stunning Victory for Columbia County Judge
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| County Judge-Elect Richard Koweek |
Hudson City Judge Richard Koweek has won a stunning victory for Columbia County Judge on Tuesday. His opponent in the race was longtime District Attorney Beth Cozzolino who ran for County Judge rather than face a primary for District Attorney by former Judge Paul Czajka.
Judge Koweek won 11 of the 18 towns in the county and the City of Hudson. He did exceptionally well in Stockport, Hillsdale, Germantown and Austerlitz, Greenport and Hudson. His appeal was also quite strong in the traditionally Republican towns of Claverack and Livingston.
He was the only candidate in the race for Columbia County Judge rated as "Qualified" by the Independent Judicial Election Qualification Commission for the Third District which Columbia County is a part of.
Congratulations to Judge Koweek for an excellent job well done!
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2011 Election Returns for Columbia County
These
are the unofficial election returns countywide races in Columbia County
as reported by Democratic Representatives at every poll site in every
town in the county.
For breakdowns to the City or Town level, please click the link to your town at the top of the page.
The Columbia Paper has Endorsed Judge Richard Koweek for County Judge
and its publisher Parry Teasdale
have endorsed
Judge Richard Koweek
for
Columbia County Judge
have endorsed
Judge Richard Koweek
for
Columbia County Judge
In the editorial endorsement, Mr. Teasdale says,
"Richard Koweek has demonstrated his ability to preside as a judge in a challenging courtroom. He knows the community. He has the approval of legal experts who understand what judges must know. He should be elected the next county judge."
Read the entire endorsement at The Columbia Paper
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has endorsed Lee Jamison for Stuyvesant Supervisor
In announcing her endorsement, Senator Gillibrand had this to say;
Senator Gillibrand Endoses Peter Bujanow for Kinderhook Town Board
“I
am pleased to give my endorsement to Peter Bujanow in the race for
Town Council in the Town of Kinderhook”, Gillibrand said.
“Peter is a dedicated, competent and objective leader who is deeply
involved in his community and interested in its overall welfare.
Open and accessible government is crucial and I am enthused by
Peter’s efforts to make Kinderhook’s Town Hall more transparent.
I know that Peter will continue to advocate for the people of
Kinderhook as Town Councilman and that is why I believe he is the
best candidate for the job.”
“I
share Senator Gillibrand’s strong commitment to fair and effective
government, and I am deeply honored to receive her endorsement for
re-election”, Bujanow said. “Senator Gillibrand is one of our
nation’s most hardworking and effective senators and her record of
public service is a model for all elected officials to emulate,”
said Bujanow. “She understands that government needs to be sound,
strong and work for the people it represents in these fiscally
difficult times to create jobs, promote economic development and
improve the quality of life for our residents."
About
the endorsement Cyndy Hall, Columbia County Democratic Committee
Chair said, "Senator Gillibrand’s endorsement of Peter Bujanow
emphasizes that he is the most qualified and experienced candidate
for Kinderhook Town Council. Mr. Bujanow will continue to be an
outspoken and passionate leader working in the best interest of all
residents of the Town of Kinderhook. We are honored that
Senator Gillibrand has endorsed Councilman Bujanow and we thank the
Senator for her support."
Peter
Bujanow has served as a Kinderhook Town Councilman for a total of
eleven years, from 1995 to 2001 and from 2008 to present. Among
his many activities during his tenure on the Town Board, he was
Deputy Town Supervisor from 2000 to 2001, and has chaired numerous
Town Committees including Comprehensive Plan Implementation,
Comprehensive Plan Review, Energy, Local Law and Code Review.
In 2006, Councilman Bujanow also volunteered his time as Project
Coordinator to manage the construction of the New Town Highway Garage
Building.
Governor Cuomo Endorses Peter Stoll CPA for Columbia County Treasurer
Governor Andrew Cuomo has endorsed Certified Public Accountant, Peter Stoll for Columbia County Treasurer.
Governor Cuomo stated,
"Peter Stoll has the qualifications, experience and expertise to lead Columbia County's finances in these tough economic times. We have serious issues that need to be addressed by a seasoned professional with Peter's background. Having a financial professional in the Treasurer's office is crucial for Columbia County's fiscal stability and economic integrity."
Peter Stoll had this to say,
"I am truly honored to have Governor Cuomo's support and I look forward to working with the Governor and with all levels of government while I modernize and bring transparency to Columbia County's accounting practices. My long career and responsibilities as a CPA provide me with the expertise and financial tools to be Columbia County's treasurer."
About the endorsement Cyndy Hall, Columbia County Democratic Committee Chair said,
"Having Governor Cuomo's endorsement emphasizes what we have been saying all along, Peter Stoll, CPA is the most qualified and experienced candidate for County Treasurer. He will put his skills to work for the benefit of our residents and help reduce the cost of managing County government. We are thrilled and honored that Governor Cuomo has endorsed him and we thank the Governor for his support."
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