Daily Freeman, Nov. 5

MEET THE CANDIDATES - WILL LITTLE - STATE SUPREME COURT: 20 yrs judge, litigator, & counsel. Acting Supreme Ct Justice & Co Ct Judge, presides over trials, Art. 78 proceedings, Protection Order Hrngs, & Grand Jury proceedings. Born & raised in Monticello, degrees: Sullivan Comm College & U Albany.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - LARA OLIVIERI - FAMILY COURT: a seasoned lawyer, known for empathic nature; ability to foster good relationships. Principal Family Court Law Clerk, brings 21 yrs exp in public service, specializing in Family Court, settlement conferences, contracts, & environmental law.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - COMPTROLLER MARCH GALLAGHER first elected in '19, all about transparency & accountability. Made Co. finances available w/Public Pay Dashboard, daylighting vendor transactions. Released 1st Equity Report & Federal Funds Impact Report & audits resulting in big taxpayer savings.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - ULSTER COUNTY CLERK TAYLOR BRUCK: A lifelong Kingston resident, previously spent 8 years in office as Archivist & Dep Clerk. Passionate about making govt more accessible & transparent; committed to a full, inclusive history of the county, especially about those overlooked.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - WARD 9 ALDERMAN MICHELE HIRSCH: in 3rd term. Chairs Laws & Rules Committee. On Community Dev. & Housing Committee & Housing Task Force. Knows housing impacts all Kingstonians. Mother of 2, Mental Health Family Peer Advocate; founder: Ulster County Children’s Advocacy Network.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - RUTH KATZ, WARD 8: Living in Ward since '17. Engaged w/farm & food biz's, connecting them to NYC. Nonprofit mngmt, inclusive, & collaborative w/proven record in projects people & biz's. Was in Peace Corps, has MA in internat'l dev, & worked in local & internat'l dev programs.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - MIKE HAM WARD 7: Mike & wife have lived in the ward for 39 years, raising 2. Bus. Rep for Internt'l Union of Operating Engineers, repping 8,000 here & Jersey. VP of HV Bldg Trades, w/ 36 yrs experience. Mike chairs the UC IDA, in many community orgs, looks forward to serving.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - WARD 6 ALDERMAN BOB DENNISON: Moved to Kingston in '87 & raised 2 sons here. Was Chair of Kingston’s Complete Streets Council. Former Member: Kingston’s Public Works Commish & Land Bank Board. Served on School Board. “Proud to be the Democratic nominee for Ward 6,” Bob said.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - WARD 5 ALDERMAN TERYL MICKENS. Came to Kingston in 2004. has supported affordable housing, project labor agmnts, Pike Plan, Gaza Ceasefire Reso. Managing member of Exceedance, LLC, specializing in fed & state historic pres tax credits & historic district surveys. Mother of 2.

The Kingston Democratic team is CANVASSING! Left to right: Michael Tierney, Rob King, Terry Morrow, Bill Reynolds, Jillian Friedman and William McCoy !!

MEET THE CANDIDATES - 4th WARD, BEN FALK: Living in Kingston since '21, Ben, his partner, & 2-year-old son have embraced Kingston’s welcoming spirit. He's in construction mgmnt, overseeing projects in the valley & overseas. Feels deep commitment to Kingston & desire to contribute to its success.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - MARISSA MARVELLI, WARD 3: Award-winning historic pres. pro, mom of 2, equitable housing provider w/husband. Served on Landmarks Pres. Commish, advises Reher Immigrant Center, guiding finish of huge capital project. She & fam are stewards of historic carriage house off Pearl St.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - 2nd WARD ALDERMAN MICHAEL TIERNEY - committed to public ownership, tenant rights & walker safety. Passed strongest version Good Cause Eviction, amended parking regs forgiving working people while upping after-hours enforcement of illegal parking. Relaxed outdoor dining curbs.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - 1ST WARD ALDER SARA PASTI served since ‘23. On Finance & Audit, Community Devlpmnt & Housing, & Laws & Rules committees. Liaison: Local Develop. Corp & Planning Board, & Advisor to Arts Commish. Lived in Beacon, Co-Chr’d Comprehensive Plan group & was on City Council for 6 yrs.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - JOE DONALDSON - DIS 8: Born in Kingston & raised 2 sons. Human Rights Commish 10 yrs, chaired Kingston Dem Committee. On Env, Energy, & Sustainability, & Public Works & Capital Projects committees. Wants better roads/bridges, 911 control center & affordable housing/job opps.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - PETER CRISWELL - D-7, LEGISLATURE CHAIR: He's serving 3rd term as Leg. in Dist 7. Chaired American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Committee, served as Dep Chair of Health & Human Services. Priorities: human rights, mental health, housing. Holds BA from Bard & MS from Manhattanville U.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - GREG MCCULLOUGH - ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT 6: Greg is a 25 year resident of Kingston. He's worked in child welfare for 30 years. He's a community member who engages w/ Kingston’s most vulnerable people every day! His philosophy is: serve people w/ love, care, & compassion.

MEET THE CANDIDATES - ABE UCHITELLE - ULSTER COUNTY DISTRICT 5: Abe serves as Majority Leader in the County Leg for District 5. As a housing champion, Abe spearheaded UC's 1st Housing Action Fund, securing $15Mfor housing & establishing UC's 1st dedicated funding stream viathe occupancy tax.

December 3, Mayor Steve Noble and Kingston Democrats are commemorating four outgoing members of the Kingston Common Council: Jeanne Edwards, Drew Andrews, Rennie Scott-Childress and Steven Schabot. Come one, come all !

This Tuesday, June 24 at the Clinton Ave Methodist Church!

The Kingston Housing Task Force invites you to participate in two upcoming conversations focused on the future of housing in Kingston. June 3rd & June 24th, both events at 6-7pm. Light refreshments will be served. Link to RSVP qr.link/HxtWj4

Check out this idiocy. This is what our tax dollars pay for.

Apr 30 will mark 100 days into Trump’s 2nd term. We’re coming together to fight back. Join fellow citizens Wed, Apr 30, 5p at Kingston City Hall to rally against Trump’s dangerous cuts. Let's make sure his 100th day filled with protest and opposition! Click here: actionnetwork.org/events/kingt...