Nicole Ahearn seeks full term on Amenia’s Town Board

Nicole Ahearn

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Nicole Ahearn seeks full term on Amenia’s Town Board

AMENIA — Republican Nicole Ahearn was appointed to the Amenia Town Board in 2024. The following excerpts have been selected and edited for ease of reading.

Q: What is your professional background?

A: I was appointed to the Town board in March 2024. Previously, I was the chairperson of the Recreation Commission and a part time building clerk. I have been a bus driver for Webutuck Schools for the last ten years and I have a strong background in customer service.

What would be your top priorities?

Highway garage construction is vital to the community and our employees. Amenia’s crumbling infrastructure needs to be addressed following two water main breaks in the past eight months. Smart growth is also crucial for Amenia. We need to preserve Amenia’s rural qualities while broadening the tax base through more housing options and other efforts to attract businesses of all kinds to our town. I also want better Town/school district coordination so we can be sure our students receive all the tools they need for quality education. I will continue to work with our partners in county and state government to keep Amenia a safe place to live and raise a family.

Why are you the best person for the job?

I’ve lived in this area my whole life. My husband and I have six children in public schools here. I go to work in our school district every single day. As the only full-time resident in this race, I understand our community’s needs. I am committed to keeping taxes low because I know it is tough raising a family these days. I’ll make sure your government works for tax payers, not itself. I’ll ensure we have the services and infrastructure necessary to keep Amenia a beautiful place to live, raise a family and possibly start a business. I’ll never forget who I work for.

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