FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, October 16th, 2024

JEFFERSON COUNTY, NY – Today, 32 Jefferson County elected officials including Republicans, Conservatives, Democrats, and Independents endorsed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election to Congress including endorsements from every town in the county that are in NY-21.

“I appreciate what Elise has done for the North Country. She is a strong advocate for the military and Fort Drum. She truly cares and is effective in promoting what is important to my constituents in Jefferson County,” County Board of Legislators Vice Chairman Patrick Jareo said.

“As a veteran and village mayor, I fully support Congresswoman Stefanik. Her proven support for our military and veterans ensures that those who serve our country will continue to receive the respect, resources, and opportunities they deserve. Our need for a strong economy is no more evident anywhere than in small-town America, and Elise will help enact policies that will strengthen our economy again,” Philadelphia Village Mayor John Moran said.

“I’m all in for Elise Stefanik! I’ve known her from the very beginning and her list of accomplishments only grows more impressive by the year. There is never a doubt that if Fort Drum needs something, Elise will make it happen. Just this year, she delivered a pay raise for service members, increased the support available for their families, and secured additional funding for Fort Drum’s operations. I’m thankful for the Congresswoman’s continued success. She’s earned my endorsement 100%,” Jefferson County Treasurer Brian Peck said.

“I am extremely grateful to have earned endorsements from great local elected leaders in Jefferson County. Jefferson County families know that I have a proven track record of delivering results for them in Congress, including our brave men and women serving at Fort Drum. As Fort Drum’s chief advocate, I will always fight for them at the highest levels of our federal government,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.

 

The full list of 32 Jefferson County elected officials is below:

Peter Barnett, Sheriff, Jefferson County

Gizelle Meeks, County Clerk, Jefferson County

Brian Peck, County Treasurer, Jefferson County

Bill Johnson, Chairman of Board of Legislators, Jefferson County

Patrick Jareo, Vice Chairman of Board of Legislators, Jefferson County

Philip Reed, District 3, Jefferson County Legislator

Daniel McBride, District 6, Jefferson County Legislator

James Nabywaniec, District 8, Jefferson County Legislator

Riley Filiatrault, Council Member, Antwerp

Barbara Mitchell, Town Clerk, Antwerp

Amy Cole, Tax Collector, Antwerp

Scott Canfield, Highway Superintendent, Antwerp

David Daily, Black River, Village Trustee

David Leonard, Black River, Village Mayor

Ernest Prievo, Village Trustee, Carthage

Joe Cook, Village Mayor, Defreit

Robert Boucher, Village Mayor, Evans Mills

Edward O’Brien, Village Trustee, Evans Mills

Leland Carpenter, Supervisor, LeRay

Melissa Verne, Town Clerk LeRay

Merle Otis, Council Member, LeRay

Michael Gracey, Council Member, LeRay

Daniel Young, Highway Superintendent, LeRay

John Moran, Village Mayor, Philadelphia

Patrick Gibbens, Village Trustee, Philadelphia

Craig Howard, Village Trustee, Philadelphia

Jeffrey Sands, Supervisor, Philadelphia

Michael Freeman, Highway Superintendent, Philadelphia

Sandra Carpenter, Council Member, Philadelphia

Robert Watson, Council Member, Philadelphia

Shari Gerber, Council Member, Wilna

Patrick Britton, Council Member, Wilna