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Letters to the Editor - The Millerton News - 8-26-21

Democratic candidates look forward to meeting voters

We would like to remind all voters in Amenia that the Amenia Democratic Committee will be hosting an outdoor “Meet your Democratic Candidates” event in Amenia on Sunday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. 

That afternoon, Amenia voters will get a chance to meet both Dutchess County and local Democratic candidates running for office. 

On hand will be Dutchess County Comptroller Robin Lois (running for re-election); Dutchess County Family Court Judge candidate Rachel Saunders; and Dutchess County Legislator (District-25) candidate Danny Hutnick. 

New York State Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District, candidate Thomas Davis has also been invited. 

Local candidates Leo Blackman and Katherine Lee, both first-time candidates running for the Amenia Town Board, will be there to meet with voters and to share with them why they want to serve their community on the Town Board. 

The candidate meet and greet will be held at the Indian Rock Schoolhouse Pavilion at 25 Mygatt Road in Amenia. 

There will be plenty of opportunities for informal conversations with the candidates before and after they speak, plus an opportunity to ask questions. All are welcome. 

Contact the Amenia Democratic Committee at ameniademocrats@gmail.com or call 845-489-7826 for more information. 

We look forward to seeing you there.

 

Vicki Doyle

Amenia Democratic Committee secretary

Wassaic

Millerton News
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