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Austerlitz Dems pick candidates
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| Pictured clockwise from top left are: Chic Vander Weit, George Jahn and Jean Corigliano. Vander Weit and Corigliano have been selected by Austerlitz Democrats to run for Town Board and Jahn for town supervisor. Contributed photo |
AUSTERLITZ — The Austerlitz Democratic Caucus, held Aug. 29, enjoyed record-breaking attendance as a unified and determined party nominated candidates for five elected positions in Nov. 3 election.
Incumbent Town Supervisor, George Jahn will head the ticket as the party’s nominee for town supervisor. Chic Vander Weit, was endorsed in his quest for a second term as a member of the Town Board. Jean Corigliano, a former administrative law judge and current member of the town’s Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee got the party’s endorsement as a candidate for the second Town Board seat. The current Highway Superintendent Robert Meehan Jr. was nominated for his fifth term in that office. And in a show of bi-partisan support the caucus also endorsed incumbent Town Clerk Susan Haag.
In addressing the caucus, Jahn reminded delegates that the current Democratic majority on the Town Board passed Austerlitz’s first Zoning Law by a vote of 4 to 1, fulfilling campaign pledges of the 2005 and 2007 town elections. Jahn stressed the need to implement and enforce the new law, and he pointed to the board’s recent appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which includes members from both political parties, as evidence that Democrats are meeting their commitment to a more open, diverse and truly representative government.
According to Jahn, for the past three years, Austerlitz has maintained a balanced budget and continued tax stability as a result of his efforts. He pledged to keep Austerlitz fiscally sound while serving the needs of its residents
Vander Weit, a former Marine and a long-time resident of Austerlitz, has been a zoning advocate for many years. While on the Town Board, he began work on an initiative with the state DOT to slow traffic on Route 203 through the Spencertown hamlet. He is committed to continuing that work. Vander Weit also spoke strongly in favor of creating a secure and functional meeting space for the Austerlitz Town Court that will be compliant with current state code.
Corigliano, an attorney and former New York State Tax Law judge, has considerable legal and administrative experience to put into the service of the community. Since 2006, she has served on the Austerlitz Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee, most recently as deputy chair. Barbara Smith, chair of CPOC, spoke of Corigliano’s ability to listen and work with residents who have widely varying opinions on town issues. Corigliano stated she is intimately aware of the challenges facing the Town in implementing the Zoning Law. As a member of CPOC, she worked on plans to redesign and renovate the town’s recreation area, and she hopes to implement those plans as a member of the Town Board.
Both Meehan and Haag now serve in the positions for which they were nominated.
Many speakers at the caucus reminded the gathering that voter turnout is historically low in off-year local elections and urged those gathered to encourage friends and neighbors to participate in this election.
Incumbent Town Supervisor, George Jahn will head the ticket as the party’s nominee for town supervisor. Chic Vander Weit, was endorsed in his quest for a second term as a member of the Town Board. Jean Corigliano, a former administrative law judge and current member of the town’s Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee got the party’s endorsement as a candidate for the second Town Board seat. The current Highway Superintendent Robert Meehan Jr. was nominated for his fifth term in that office. And in a show of bi-partisan support the caucus also endorsed incumbent Town Clerk Susan Haag.
In addressing the caucus, Jahn reminded delegates that the current Democratic majority on the Town Board passed Austerlitz’s first Zoning Law by a vote of 4 to 1, fulfilling campaign pledges of the 2005 and 2007 town elections. Jahn stressed the need to implement and enforce the new law, and he pointed to the board’s recent appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals, which includes members from both political parties, as evidence that Democrats are meeting their commitment to a more open, diverse and truly representative government.
According to Jahn, for the past three years, Austerlitz has maintained a balanced budget and continued tax stability as a result of his efforts. He pledged to keep Austerlitz fiscally sound while serving the needs of its residents
Vander Weit, a former Marine and a long-time resident of Austerlitz, has been a zoning advocate for many years. While on the Town Board, he began work on an initiative with the state DOT to slow traffic on Route 203 through the Spencertown hamlet. He is committed to continuing that work. Vander Weit also spoke strongly in favor of creating a secure and functional meeting space for the Austerlitz Town Court that will be compliant with current state code.
Corigliano, an attorney and former New York State Tax Law judge, has considerable legal and administrative experience to put into the service of the community. Since 2006, she has served on the Austerlitz Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee, most recently as deputy chair. Barbara Smith, chair of CPOC, spoke of Corigliano’s ability to listen and work with residents who have widely varying opinions on town issues. Corigliano stated she is intimately aware of the challenges facing the Town in implementing the Zoning Law. As a member of CPOC, she worked on plans to redesign and renovate the town’s recreation area, and she hopes to implement those plans as a member of the Town Board.
Both Meehan and Haag now serve in the positions for which they were nominated.
Many speakers at the caucus reminded the gathering that voter turnout is historically low in off-year local elections and urged those gathered to encourage friends and neighbors to participate in this election.
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