Village schedules June 17 election for two trustee positions, mayor

MILLERTON — Mayor Jenn Najdek and two seats on the Village Board are up for election on June 17.

Mayor Najdek has been cross-endorsed by both Republican and Democratic caucauses, which were recently held.
Najdek was first elected mayor in June 2021 to a two-year mayoral term.

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Trustee Lisa Hermann (Erdner) has decided against running again. Her vacant seat is being sought by Katie Cariello, who is the food program coordinator at the North East Community Center, serves as the secretary for the North East Planning Board and is on the Youth Council Board for Dutchess County.

Katie CarielloPhoto provided

Dave Sherman is running for another term. Both Sherman and Cariello have been cross-endorsed by the Republican and Democratic caucuses.

Dave ShermanPhoto provided

The election will be held on June 17.

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