"Once again, we have assembled an extremely talented slate of candidates with the experience, dedication and vision needed to continue moving our town in the right direction," said Niskayuna Democratic Committee Chairwoman Ellen Malkis.
The candidates announced by Malkis are:
Incumbent Town Supervisor Joe Landry Malkis noted that since taking office in January 2008, Supervisor Landry, an attorney who also has a background in civil engineering, has worked to make town government more open, accessible and responsive to the residents.
Malkis also said that Supervisor Landry has improved town services and worked to identify ways to expand the tax base through "smart growth" while maintaining the character of our town.
In addition to his service as supervisor, Landry has been involved in the community for several years as a coach for his children’s sports teams, and as a Trustee of the Schenectady County Public Library.
Incumbent Town Justice Paul ZondermanMalkis noted that Judge Zonderman is a 32 year resident of Niskayuna and has served as Justice since 2001. Judge Zonderman, a graduate of Cornell Law School, has worked as a counsel at GE and KAPL, an Assistant District Attorney, a business law professor, and as an arbitrator and mediator. Malkis noted that in addition to his service to the residents of Niskayuna as Town Justice, Judge Zonderman has been a Niska-Day volunteer, a Little League coach and manager and served as chairman of the Town’s Zoning Board of Appeals.
Denise Murphy McGraw, Town Board Candidate Denise Murphy McGraw is a partner at the Albany-based government relations firm of Bogdan, Lasky & Kopley. Prior to joining Bogdan, Lasky & Kopley, Denise held a variety of positions within state government, trade associations, and at one of the largest employers in Upstate New York.
Malkis added that Ms. Murphy McGraw has demonstrated her strong commitment to the community through her involvement with several local organizations and boards. Ms McGraw is the Past President of the Junior League of Schenectady & Saratoga Counties, the Vice-Chair, Schenectady Community College Board of Trustees, a Trustee on the board of WMHT Public Broadcasting, a Community Advisory Board Member for Berkshire Bank, a Trustee of the Schenectady County Library Board, and the Coordinator of the Niskayuna Town Swim Team.
Jon McKinney, Town Board Candidate
Jon McKinney is President and CEO of Facts and Measures, LLC, a computer systems company he started after working for Microsoft Corporation and Oracle Corporation. Mr. McKinney is a graduate of Niskayuna High School and earned a degree in economics from Union College. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Malkis noted that Mr. McKinney has served as a member of the New York State Army National Guard and has been deeply involved in the Niskayuna Soccer Club, where he has served as President and Vice President, and the Niskayuna Lacrosse Club. Mr. McKinney also serves as a member of the WAMC Board of Directors.
Diane Percy, Receiver of Taxes Candidate
Diane Percy, a lifelong resident of Niskayuna, is a graduate of Niskayuna High School and the State University of New York at Brockport with a degree in Business Administration. After college, Ms. Percy worked in the banking industry, ultimately becoming a Branch Manager of Fleet Bank. Ms. Percy has also served as the Vice-President of Marketing for the American Banking Association, the Treasurer of the Park Avenue Nursery School, and both President and Vice President of the Rosendale Elementary PTO. Chairwoman Malkis also noted that service to the Niskayuna community is something Ms. Percy is very familiar with, as she is the daughter of former Town Supervisor Ed Reilly.
"Each of these candidates are exceptionally talented people who have exhibited a strong willingness and desire to serve their community," said Malkis. "Together they make an incredibly strong slate and I am proud to have them representing our Democratic Committee."
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