Columbus has two choices for town supervisor
COLUMBUS – The Town of Columbus has been without a voice in Chenango County government since the resignation of the former supervisor in February, but on Tuesday voters will have two candidates to choose from.
Sara Paddock is a New Berlin native who has lived in Columbus since 1978. Running with the Independent Party, Paddock said she wants the local government to be more youth and elderly oriented. She also hopes to limit town spending and said she’ll be looking to lower taxes.
“My main concern is the safety of everyone and making Columbus a better place for our elderly and kids. I don’t think the town has had enough emphasis on kids. They’re going to be our future so we need to help get them more involved,” said Paddock.
Paddock worked for Madison Insurance for four and a half years in New Berlin before the business closed in 2009. Currently she is taking online college courses at Everest University in Florida. Paddock reported this would be her first time serving in public office if elected, and said she would treat the opportunity as a learning experience.
Pamela Weidman is one of 10 siblings and raised six of her own children on a Morris farm before opening a South New Berlin business in 1990, the Southtown Diner. She also spent more than 15 years in the livestock auction business in Oneonta and has worked for MeadWestvaco in Sidney.
She has served as the Town’s Deputy Clerk for the last six years and her sister, Brenda Weidman is the current Town Clerk.
Weidman said he hopes her experience will get voters to choose her name on the ballot.
“I’ve been deputy clerk for six years. I’ve filed the town’s paper work and filled in as the regular clerk when she’s out of the office,” she said.
Weidman said she is a supporter of consolidation and wants to look at merging some of the town’s services with other local municipalities. She said the town’s court and emergency services are both things she thought might benefit from consolidation.
“The money spent on the town’s recent court project, I thought it could have come out a lot better and probably been better spent.” she said. “I don’t see a big purpose for have a fancy new court building; it’s not needed – we’re a small town.”
Weidman also said she hoped to draw more attention to Columbus’ accomplishments. She cited Agro Farma and Golden Artist Colors as major business success stories the entire county could be proud of, but few were aware that both enterprises were based in Columbus.
“I want the town to get recognized as it deserves. We see Agro Farma getting lots of attention, but few identify it with being in Columbus. Columbus should be proud of its identity,” she said.
Sara Paddock is a New Berlin native who has lived in Columbus since 1978. Running with the Independent Party, Paddock said she wants the local government to be more youth and elderly oriented. She also hopes to limit town spending and said she’ll be looking to lower taxes.
“My main concern is the safety of everyone and making Columbus a better place for our elderly and kids. I don’t think the town has had enough emphasis on kids. They’re going to be our future so we need to help get them more involved,” said Paddock.
Paddock worked for Madison Insurance for four and a half years in New Berlin before the business closed in 2009. Currently she is taking online college courses at Everest University in Florida. Paddock reported this would be her first time serving in public office if elected, and said she would treat the opportunity as a learning experience.
Pamela Weidman is one of 10 siblings and raised six of her own children on a Morris farm before opening a South New Berlin business in 1990, the Southtown Diner. She also spent more than 15 years in the livestock auction business in Oneonta and has worked for MeadWestvaco in Sidney.
She has served as the Town’s Deputy Clerk for the last six years and her sister, Brenda Weidman is the current Town Clerk.
Weidman said he hopes her experience will get voters to choose her name on the ballot.
“I’ve been deputy clerk for six years. I’ve filed the town’s paper work and filled in as the regular clerk when she’s out of the office,” she said.
Weidman said she is a supporter of consolidation and wants to look at merging some of the town’s services with other local municipalities. She said the town’s court and emergency services are both things she thought might benefit from consolidation.
“The money spent on the town’s recent court project, I thought it could have come out a lot better and probably been better spent.” she said. “I don’t see a big purpose for have a fancy new court building; it’s not needed – we’re a small town.”
Weidman also said she hoped to draw more attention to Columbus’ accomplishments. She cited Agro Farma and Golden Artist Colors as major business success stories the entire county could be proud of, but few were aware that both enterprises were based in Columbus.
“I want the town to get recognized as it deserves. We see Agro Farma getting lots of attention, but few identify it with being in Columbus. Columbus should be proud of its identity,” she said.
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