(Binghamton, NY) The Broome County Republican Committee today announced that it is seeking candidates for the newly vacant 10th District seat on the County Legislature. The vacancy occurred with the recent resignation by Jerry Marinich, who accepted an appointment in County Executive Debbie Preston’s Administration.
As required by the County Charter and Code, the County Legislature will appoint a replacement who resides in the District and who is registered in the same political party as the previous Legislator. The 10th District encompasses all of the Town of Chenango and the Hillcrest area in the Town of Fenton (a full map of the District is available at http://www.bcgis.com/website/gisweb/maps/Legislature/LD10.pdf).
“We’re looking to fill this seat with a service-minded individual who wants to make a difference and give something back to our community,” said Broome County Republican Chairman Bijoy Datta, who also resides in the District. “We look forward to reviewing candidates to carry on the good work of the Republican Majority Caucus and County Executive Debbie Preston.”
“The Broome County Legislature needs people committed to revitalizing our local economy and who understand the importance of advocating for taxpayers,” said Broome County Legislative Chairman Dan J. Reynolds. “The district has been well represented for a number of years on the Legislature and I know we'll find a great advocate to continue that tradition. I look forward to working with the Chairman and other individuals in the district to find a quality candidate that will work hard for residents.”
Any registered Republican that resides in District 10 and is interested in being considered may send a cover letter and resume to Bijoy@BroomeRepublicans.com or: Bijoy Datta, Broome County Republican Committee, 59 Court Street, Room 707, Binghamton, NY 13901.
In order to be considered, requests must be received by January 16, 2016.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2016
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Mollen, Shaffer and Four Other Broome Democrats Thrown Off Ballot Line by Supreme Court Ruling
(Binghamton, NY) Six Democrat candidates for elective office in Broome County were thrown off the so-called “Women’s Equality Party” ballot line in New York State Supreme Court yesterday. This follows Democrat State Senate candidate Barbara Fiala also being thrown off the WEP line in a separate Supreme Court ruling yesterday in Albany.
In addition to Fiala, the Democrat candidates for local office who were thrown off the WEP ballot line include:
* Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen (running against Republican Steve Cornwell);
* Candidate for Broome County Judge Christian Root (running against Republican Kevin Dooley);
* Vestal Town Supervisor John Shaffer (running against Republican Bill Kelley);
* Candidate for Vestal Town Board Darlene Bucinell (running against Republicans Fran Majewski and Greg Roberts);
* Candidate for Binghamton City Council Conrad Taylor (running against Republican John Cordisco); and
* Candidate for Binghamton City Council Shari Weiss (running against Republican John Matzo).
Broome Republican Chairman Bijoy Datta said, “These Democrat candidates apparently thought that they get to play by a different set of rules than the rest of us. But the Supreme Court saw otherwise; they can’t game the system and run on Andrew Cuomo’s bogus so-called ‘Women’s Equality’ line.”
Vestal Republican Chairwoman Julie Lewis said, “Andrew Cuomo and his political operatives in Albany and New York City tried to sway women voters by creating this line last year, and then illegally nominated Broome County candidates to run on it this year. We voters are smarter than they give us credit for, and we saw through it even before the Supreme Court struck them down.”
The ruling was made yesterday in the Sixth Judicial District Supreme Court in Binghamton.
In addition to Fiala, the Democrat candidates for local office who were thrown off the WEP ballot line include:
* Broome County District Attorney Gerald Mollen (running against Republican Steve Cornwell);
* Candidate for Broome County Judge Christian Root (running against Republican Kevin Dooley);
* Vestal Town Supervisor John Shaffer (running against Republican Bill Kelley);
* Candidate for Vestal Town Board Darlene Bucinell (running against Republicans Fran Majewski and Greg Roberts);
* Candidate for Binghamton City Council Conrad Taylor (running against Republican John Cordisco); and
* Candidate for Binghamton City Council Shari Weiss (running against Republican John Matzo).
Broome Republican Chairman Bijoy Datta said, “These Democrat candidates apparently thought that they get to play by a different set of rules than the rest of us. But the Supreme Court saw otherwise; they can’t game the system and run on Andrew Cuomo’s bogus so-called ‘Women’s Equality’ line.”
Vestal Republican Chairwoman Julie Lewis said, “Andrew Cuomo and his political operatives in Albany and New York City tried to sway women voters by creating this line last year, and then illegally nominated Broome County candidates to run on it this year. We voters are smarter than they give us credit for, and we saw through it even before the Supreme Court struck them down.”
The ruling was made yesterday in the Sixth Judicial District Supreme Court in Binghamton.
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Datta Unanimously Re-Elected as Broome Republican Chairman
(Binghamton, NY) Bijoy Datta of Fenton was re-elected tonight as Broome County Republican Chairman in a unanimous vote by local Republican Committee Members.
Also elected were First Vice Chair Paul Vansavage of the Town of Binghamton, Secretary Chris Dziedzic of the City of Binghamton, and Treasurer Laurie Gialanella of Vestal.
“I’m honored to continue serving our local Republican Committee and candidates for another two years,” said Datta. “We’ve built up a strong foundation over the last two years with new technology, tools and data to win more elections. We won’t stop our aggressive approach to beating Democrats every November.”
Over the last several years, Republicans have flipped former Democrat seats for Congress, County Executive, County Legislature, Binghamton Mayor, Johnson City Mayor, City Council and many more.
“This year we have a huge race to win in the State Senate,” added Datta. “Fred Akshar is a top-notch candidate whose new leadership is exactly what we need in Albany. With him at the top of the ticket, we expect to run strong in our local races for County Judge, District Attorney, City Council and Town Boards.”
More information about the Broome County Republican Committee can be found at www.BroomeRepublicans.com.
Also elected were First Vice Chair Paul Vansavage of the Town of Binghamton, Secretary Chris Dziedzic of the City of Binghamton, and Treasurer Laurie Gialanella of Vestal.
“I’m honored to continue serving our local Republican Committee and candidates for another two years,” said Datta. “We’ve built up a strong foundation over the last two years with new technology, tools and data to win more elections. We won’t stop our aggressive approach to beating Democrats every November.”
Over the last several years, Republicans have flipped former Democrat seats for Congress, County Executive, County Legislature, Binghamton Mayor, Johnson City Mayor, City Council and many more.
“This year we have a huge race to win in the State Senate,” added Datta. “Fred Akshar is a top-notch candidate whose new leadership is exactly what we need in Albany. With him at the top of the ticket, we expect to run strong in our local races for County Judge, District Attorney, City Council and Town Boards.”
More information about the Broome County Republican Committee can be found at www.BroomeRepublicans.com.
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Monday, September 14, 2015
Four Republican Chairs Officially Nominate Fred Akshar for Senate
(Binghamton,
NY) Broome County Chair Bijoy Datta, Tioga County Chair Don Leonard, Delaware
County Chair Maria Kelso, and Chenango
County Vice-Chair Lou Callea met today to
officially nominate Fred Akshar for the Republican line in the 52nd Senate
District Election. The Election will be held on November 3rd.
Broome
Republican Chair Bijoy Datta said, “After following a thoughtful and
deliberative process in which the Chairs discussed and interviewed a number of
possible candidates, it was clearn that Fred Akshar was the best choice. His
fifteen year career of public service, fighting crime, working hard for local
families, and helping the Crime Victims Assistance Center gives him a unique
perspective on the problems facing our community.”
Tioga County
Chair Don Leonard said, “Fred has already visited dozens of Tioga County
businesses and residents to hear what he can do to help them create more
jobs. He understands that New York State government needs to get out of
the way of private business so that they can expand and create jobs.”
Delaware County
Chair Maria Kelso said, “Fred’s energy and enthusiasm will let him work hard to
meet every voter in the District and earn their vote between now and Election
Day.”
Chenango County Vice-Chair Lou Callea
said, “Fred will bring a unique
perspective to Senate. He is not a career politician. Additionally,
it is particularly important to Chenango County residents that Fred is one of
us having been raised in Afton and previously having been a Chenango County
Deputy Sheriff."
Akshar has also
earned the Conservative and Independence Parties’ nominations. Voters can
vote for Fred on the Republican, Conservative and Independence lines on
November 3rd.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Garnar Doesn’t Live In Legislative District, Must Resign Now
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County Republican Chairman Bijoy Datta today called on County Legislator Jason Garnar to resign immediately from his seat because he no longer resides within the District.
In June, Garnar announced that he was moving out of his District and would be resigning later in the year.
“A number of people have reported the Jason Garnar has now moved to his new house outside of this Legislative District,” said Datta. “I congratulate him on the move, but if he doesn’t live in the District today, he should resign today.”
If the resignation were to take place after September 20th, a replacement would not be elected by the people of the District. Instead, Democratic Party political leaders would select a nominee to be appointed by the Legislature until the November 2016 election – meaning that an unelected Legislator would serve for 14 months before ever having to earn a vote.
If the resignation were to take place prior to September 20th, then there would be an election this November where the voters of the District would elect their new Legislator.
“I have a simple question for Jason Garnar: Where did you sleep last night?” remarked Datta.
“If he has moved, it’s just plain wrong that Garnar hasn’t yet resigned,” Datta added. “He’s trying to game the system and deny the people of the District their right to vote for his replacement.”
Aside from calling on Garnar to resign, Datta called on the Broome County Board of Elections as well as the Broome County Board of Ethics to begin an immediate investigation into the question of Garnar’s residence and the timing of his resignation.
“There is a strict set of rules all government officials are expected to follow, and we believe that Mr. Garnar is trying to circumvent those rules,” Datta said.
In June, Garnar announced that he was moving out of his District and would be resigning later in the year.
“A number of people have reported the Jason Garnar has now moved to his new house outside of this Legislative District,” said Datta. “I congratulate him on the move, but if he doesn’t live in the District today, he should resign today.”
If the resignation were to take place after September 20th, a replacement would not be elected by the people of the District. Instead, Democratic Party political leaders would select a nominee to be appointed by the Legislature until the November 2016 election – meaning that an unelected Legislator would serve for 14 months before ever having to earn a vote.
If the resignation were to take place prior to September 20th, then there would be an election this November where the voters of the District would elect their new Legislator.
“I have a simple question for Jason Garnar: Where did you sleep last night?” remarked Datta.
“If he has moved, it’s just plain wrong that Garnar hasn’t yet resigned,” Datta added. “He’s trying to game the system and deny the people of the District their right to vote for his replacement.”
Aside from calling on Garnar to resign, Datta called on the Broome County Board of Elections as well as the Broome County Board of Ethics to begin an immediate investigation into the question of Garnar’s residence and the timing of his resignation.
“There is a strict set of rules all government officials are expected to follow, and we believe that Mr. Garnar is trying to circumvent those rules,” Datta said.
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Monday, August 3, 2015
REPUBLICANS SELECT FRED AKSHAR AS THEIR CANDIDATE FOR NEW YORK STATE SENATE
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – On Monday, Republican leaders from Broome, Tioga, Chenango and Delaware counties announced Fred Akshar as their candidate for New York State Senate in the November Special Election.
Fred Akshar currently serves as Undersheriff for Broome County and has served the community for 15 years in law enforcement.
“I’ve committed my life to making our community the best it could be,” said Akshar. “The families in our community deserve a strong, energetic voice. I plan to bring the same passion and dedication from my service in law enforcement to the State Senate.”
Akshar started his career as a Road Patrol Officer for the Broome County Sheriff’s Office. He worked his way through the ranks of the Detective Division, eventually spending 5 years in the Undercover Unit. He returned to the Highway Patrol as a Captain where he commanded the Law Enforcement Division. He was appointed to Undersheriff in June. Akshar is also a graduate of the 247th Session of the FBI's National Academy.
"Our local Republican leaders spent many long hours considering dozens of candidates," said Broome County Republican Chairman Bijoy Datta. "It was important to have a thoughtful, deliberative and local process to ensure we delivered the best person to represent our community. We couldn't have found anyone better than Fred Akshar to produce new leadership and fresh ideas in Albany."
“Fred’s not a career politician, but he is a career public servant,” said Broome County Executive Debbie Preston. “He’s a fresh face with energy and passion for the job. He’ll be a great representative for our community and our way of life.”
“In law enforcement, you trust your partners with your life. They trust you with theirs,” said Broome County Sheriff Dave Harder. “ Our community needs a partner we can trust to be there for us. Fred will be there.”
Akshar’s priorities include local workforce investment and job creation for small businesses, investing in Upstate schools and combating the heroin epidemic through increased community support and treatment.
Raised in Afton, NY, Akshar has lived in Colesville for the past 10 years.
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Monday, July 13, 2015
Cornwell Submits Election Petitions, Makes Run for Broome County District Attorney Official
(BINGHAMTON, NY) – Broome County District Attorney candidate Steve Cornwell last week submitted Republican and Conservative Party Designating Petitions to the Broome County Board of Elections, supporting his candidacy for District Attorney.
“It’s been an honor to meet hundreds of Broome County residents over the last several weeks, from Binghamton to Barker, West Endicott to Windsor, and everywhere in between. Our community is tired of the status quo and ready for real leadership and a plan to make our community safer,” said Cornwell.
“I’m thankful to my dedicated team of volunteers who worked so hard to collect signatures and help spread our message,” he added. Broome County residents expect and deserve results that matter, but the current 30-year career politician in the D.A.’s Office, lifetime politician Gerald Mollen, has failed us.”
Cornwell says the heroin epidemic, drug crimes, gangs, violence and deteriorating neighborhoods are among the issues on Broome County resident’s minds this year.
New York State Election Law requires candidates collect petition signatures within their district in order to appear on the ballot.
Cornwell currently owns and operates a private law firm, The Cornwell Law Office; he worked as a Prosecutor in the D.A’s Office from 2007-2009.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd.
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