Write a commentThe Democratic Action Women’s Network (DAWN) is proud to endorse a slate of dynamic women candidates for Oswego City and County offices.
These women bring a wide range of complementary expertise to the race and a commitment to working for the best interests of the people. They recognize that Oswego County has an extraordinary wealth of unique natural assets, and that all levels of leadership, including towns, cities school districts and the county, need to work cooperatively to maximize the potential of this community.
All of these candidates believe that this area is in desperate need of stable, professional opportunities if we want to keep families in Oswego County. They are also committed to improving the health and safety of our community, while protecting the natural beauty of the County, making it an attractive choice for tourists, as well as potential home buyers. Building the foundation and infrastructure to restore Oswego County, together with its towns and cities, to greatness will require a dedicated team. These ladies are ready and eager to work together to make it happen.
Amy Tresidder, currently serving in her 6th year as a County Legislator, is running for Mayor of Oswego. An Oswego resident and taxpayer for many years, Amy is a former employee of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) and on the board of Friends of Hospice and the Oswego County Traffic Safety Council and the NYS Blue Ribbon Task Force on Agriculture. Currently on the Finance/Personnel and Government/Courts committees, she has served on every legislative committee, constantly fighting for accountability, transparency and cost effectiveness.
Heather DelConte is candidate for Legislator from the 18th District, which includes the east side of the City of Oswego and parts of the towns of Scriba and Volney. A Cornell graduate, mother of four and manager of her family’s sheep and cattle farm, Heather is a trained educator, passionate community servant and an advocate for family farms and youth. She serves on the Oswego City School District Board of Education, the boards of the Oswego City-County youth Bureau and Cornell Cooperative Extension. She is also Education Superintendent for the Oswego County Fair. As Legislator, Heather will promote long-range, responsible economic planning, a stabilized tax rate, and the expansion of agriculture and tourism, while improving community health and safety and restoring a moral compass to local government.
Laura Brazak is running for Legislator from District 20 in the Town of Oswego. A SUNY Oswego graduate in Political Science and Government and Sustainability Studies, she is a self employed photographer. A priority for Laura is to put her education and passion to work preserving and capitalizing on the incredible environmental assets Oswego County has been blessed with.
Marie Schadt, is the incumbent legislator from District 19, which includes parts of the town of Minetto and Oswego and part of the City of Oswego and previously served ten years on the Oswego Town Board. She has been a self employed businesswoman for 38 years, She fights for the taxpayer, looking for duplication of services and wasteful spending, and is especially concerned with the Department of Social Services.
Caitlin Reynolds is running for the Oswego City Council in the First Ward. A SUNY Oswego graduate, she is an expert in the wellness management field. As Family Director for the Oswego YMCA, she has a passion for building healthy families and communities. An avid sailor and kayaker, she is concerned about building a community that will keep our young people from leaving.
Karen Doten is seeking a seat on the Oswego City Council from the Fifth Ward. She has been employed in the Oswego County Clerk’s office for 26 years and been a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for ten years, serving as chair for 3 years. A founding resident leader of the Oswego Renaissance Association (ORA), she is passionate about neighborhood revitalization and believes there has not been sufficient enforcement of current regulations
Lynn Lyons, candidate for Town Council in Granby, is employed as lab journey person for Visonworks in Fulton, working with the public for 37 years. A lifelong Oswego County resident, she has been active in the town, concerned about the lack of enforcement on environment issues and accountability on how the town taxpayer’s money is spent. She wants to provide answers to the public and do what she can to ensure a future here for her children and grandchildren.
DAWN will host a “Meet the Candidates” event on Saturday, October 10 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Bridie Manor in Oswego. This will be an opportunity for voters to meet and ask questions of the candidates in an informal social setting.
Women interested in learning more about DAWN can contact the group by emailing oswegodawn@gmail.com or by going to their Facebook page—Democratic Action Women’s Network
