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ROTTERDAM -- Several candidates have entered the supervisor's race while some familiar faces are vying for Town Council.

    
Incumbent Rotterdam Supervisor Steven Tommasone could face a primary fight for the Conservative Party line endorsement from recently declared candidate Brian McGarry. The political neophyte said he did not seek the Conservative endorsement but is hoping to force a runoff in the primary.

The Democrats recently gave their nod for supervisor to Rotterdam businessman Frank Del Gallo. The Democratic slate for a 4-year Town Board term includes former Councilman Robert Godlewski, Matthew Martin and Nikki Di Leva; incumbent Town Clerk Eunice Esposito wants to hold onto her job despite a GOP challenge from Tommasone's secretary, Lynn Fiorillo. Tomassone, who is vying for his third 2-year-term, has the backing of the Republicans on a ticket that features outgoing Schenectady County Legislator Joseph Suhrada and incumbents Stanley Marchinkowski and Joseph Signore for Town Council.

The path for the Republicans to the November elections is not clear.

Incumbent Town Councilman John Mertz said in a press statement that he plans to wage a primary battle against Signore and Suhrada.

Meantime, newcomer Brad Littlefield of Delanson has announced he plans to seek a seat in District 4 of the County Legislature. He has proposed a property tax cap below the rate of inflation. The district includes Duanesburg, Princetown and Rotterdam.

Littlefield is running without the endorsement of either of the major political parties.

-- Staff reports

  

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