Hartzog, Soleau win Millerton  Village trustee election

Hartzog, Soleau win Millerton  Village trustee election

Village of Millerton offices on Route 22

photo by john coston

MILLERTON — Matthew Hartzog and Matt Soleau were elected to two-year terms on the Village Board in an election held Tuesday, June 18.

Hartzog was was running as an incumbent, and received 78 votes. Soleau, a member of the Planning Board, received 79 votes.

Kelly Kilmer, a former Village Clerk, was running for a seat on a Republican endorsement. Kilmer received 57 votes.

Village Clerk Lisa Cope reported that 123 Village residents voted, with six absentee ballots, one spoiled ballot and six write-in votes.

Hartzog was endorsed by a Democratic caucus. Soleau was cross-endorsed by Democrats and Republicans.

Deputy Mayor Alicia Sartori, who has served three two-year terms, did not run for reelection. Polls were open from noon to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 18.

The terms of office for Hartzog and Soleau will begin on July 1.

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