FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, September 15, 2022
ESSEX COUNTY—Today, 65 Essex County elected officials, including Republicans, Independents, and Democrats endorsed Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election. This is the highest number of endorsements the Congresswoman has ever received from local elected officials in Essex County, and includes one or more local elected officials from every town in Essex County.
“I am endorsing Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election because she is a stalwart advocate for the North Country,” said Shaun Gillilland, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors (R). “Her support for agriculture, individual liberties – including 2nd amendment rights, border issues, veteran’s programs, and support for the active military have and continue to be strong, outstanding, and absolutely impressive. She has made a positive impact on all the citizens of the North Country. She is always available, approachable, and positively responsive to our needs. The 21st Congressional District could not have a better representative in Congress, and an intensely alert sentinel to defend our freedoms.”
“Since she was first elected, Congresswoman Stefanik has made true on her promise to deliver results to Upstate New York and the North Country, and these are results we can continue to see here in Essex County,” said Thomas Scozzafava, Moriah Town Supervisor, (R).“Just recently, she successfully advocated for $1 million federal to support North Country Community College, and this funding will go directly towards updating nursing labs right here in our community. Our communities in Essex County are grateful for all that Elise does for us, and I look forward to supporting her re-election this year so that she can continue delivering results for our families.”
“As a life-long Democrat who recently won re-election as a Republican, I am proud to endorse Congresswoman Elise Stefanik for re-election,” said Robin DeLoria, Newcomb Town Supervisor (R). “The Congresswoman has remained laser-focused on delivering for our communities here in Essex County and all of Upstate New York and the North Country. Whether it’s been fighting for our farmers or her leadership to secure key funding for CFES Brilliant Pathways in Essex County that supports 4,000 local high school students, Essex County is stronger because of the results Elise has delivered. I look forward to supporting Congresswoman so that she can continue to advocate for our communities at the highest levels in Washington.”
“I’m honored to earn record endorsements of local elected officials in Essex County. Whether it’s with a Republican, Independent, or Democrat I’ve worked closely with our local elected officials to deliver for our communities in the North Country and Upstate New York. I look forward to continuing to work with local leaders in Essex County and throughout NY-21 to deliver real results for our families,” said Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
The full list of 65 Essex County elected officials is below:
David Reynolds, Sheriff, Essex County
Michael Diskin, Treasurer, Essex County
Joseph Provoncha, Clerk, Essex County
Clayton Barber, Town Supervisor, Chesterfield
Bruce Bourgeois, Town Clerk, Chesterfield
John “Jay” Champine Jr, Superintendent of Highways, Chesterfield
Walter Worth, Town Council Member, Crown Point
Sherlene Simpson-Barrows, Town Council Member, Crown Point
John Wayman, Town Council Member, Crown Point
Bruce Burns, Superintendent of Highways, Crown Point
Noel Merrihew III, Town Supervisor, Elizabethtown
Ben Morris, Town Council Member, Elizabethtown
Michael Drew, Superintendent of Highways, Elizabethtown
Ronald Jackson, Town Council Member, Essex
Alicia Kelly, Town Clerk, Essex
Tom McDonald, Town Council Member, Jay
Stephen Forbes, Town Council Member, Jay
Carol Greenley-Hackel, Town Clerk, Jay
Lori Ducharme, Tax Collector, Jay
David Deyo, Town Council Member, Keene
Kimberly Smith, Town Clerk, Keene
Peter Holderied, Village Trustee, Lake Placid
James Monty, Town Supervisor, Lewis
Stephen Denton Jr., Town Council Member, Lewis
Pamela Williams, Town Clerk, Lewis
Kevin Denton, Superintendent of Highways, Lewis
David LaBar, Town Council Member, Minerva
John Fish, Superintendent of Highways, Minerva
Thomas Scozzafava, Town Supervisor, Moriah
Matthew Brassard, Town Council Member, Moriah
Thomas Anderson, Town Council Member, Moriah
Nathan Gilbo, Town Council Member, Moriah
Paul Salerno, Town Council Member, Moriah
Rose French, Town Clerk, Moriah
Kellie Valentine, Coroner, Moriah
Robin DeLoria, Town Supervisor, Newcomb
Donald Bott, Town Council Member, Newcomb
Mary Pound, Town Clerk, Newcomb
Cliff Demars, Superintendent of Highways, Newcomb
Karen Darrah, Tax Collector, Newcomb
Laurie Dudley, Town Clerk, North Elba
Kenneth Porter, Superintendent of Highways, North Elba
Stephanie DeZalia, Town Supervisor, North Hudson
Brian Caza, Town Council Member, North Hudson
Kenneth Foster, Superintendent of Highways, North Hudson
Richard Gero, Town Council Member, Schroon
Leanna Welch, Town Council Member, Schroon
Sheridan Swinyer, Town Council Member, St. Armand
Barbara Darrah, Town Clerk, St. Armand
Douglas Snickles Jr., Superintendent of Highways, St. Armand
Mark Wright, Town Supervisor, Ticonderoga
Salvatore Barnao, Superintendent of Highways, Ticonderoga
Michael (Ike) Tyler, Town Supervisor, Westport
David Kirkby, Town Council Member, Westport
Barry Morrison, Town Council Member, Westport
Kate Simmer, Town Clerk, Westport
Shaun Gillilland, Town Supervisor, Willsboro
Lorilee Sheehan , Town Council Member, Willsboro
Lane Sayward, Town Council Member, Willsboro
Travis Crowningshield, Superintendent of Highways, Willsboro
Roy Holzer, Town Supervisor, Wilmington
Darin Forbes, Deputy Supervisor, Wilmington
Tina Preston, Town Council Member, Wilmington
Paula McGreevy, Town Council Member, Wilmington
Dawn Stevens, Town Clerk, Wilmington
