Letter to the Editor: New Castle Democratic Committee: Our Candidates Stand for Party’s Values
Anyone can run on the Democratic line, but only one slate deserves the D after its name in November. Democrats for New Castle have all worked to elect Democrats at all levels of government and represent what the party is all about – equity, community service and shared prosperity.
The choice for the June 22 Democratic primary is clear – Holly McCall for town supervisor, Lori Morton, Michael Weinberg and Jennifer Bounds for Town Board. This slate, Democrats for New Castle, has the overwhelming support of our Democratic leaders including Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, former congresswoman Nita Lowey and County Executive George Latimer. Our committee, the New Castle Democrats, endorsed this slate as the clear choice for our town due to their experience, commitment and compassion.
But it’s not just their endorsements, it’s the fact that all four of these candidates have already dedicated their time and talents to making our town better. McCall currently serves as vice president of the Chappaqua Board of Education, where she ensured that schools were able to open full-time despite a global pandemic. Morton has already made an impact on our town’s sustainability and conservation goals in the short time she has served on the Town Board. Weinberg has been an advocate for businesses in New Castle through his work on the Chamber of Commerce and now on the Millwood/West End Advisory Board. Bounds has moved our town toward greater equity and inclusion through her leadership on the Council on Race and Equity.
In addition, Bounds is the only candidate on the ballot for the two-year term who is committed to taking the seat if elected. (Her opponent is moving out of New Castle and has publicly expressed that she will not take the seat.)
These are the types of experienced and dedicated leaders we need to keep our town moving forward. We can’t wait to vote for these candidates in the Democratic primary. We hope you will join us in being a voter. Early voting is until June 20.
Sincerely,
The Town of New Castle Democratic Committee
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