Newcomers throw their hats in the ring in Preston
PRESTON – Preston voters will see familiar names on the ballot tomorrow for supervisor, clerk and highway superintendent, but there are two newcomers in the race for council.
Incumbents V. Peter VR Mason and David L. Dunckel have competition for their government offices in Green Party candidate Stacie P. Edick and Norwich businesswoman Geraldine “Geri” E. Barnes.
Dunckel, a Republican, is general manager at Egglow Farms in Sherburne. The 59-year-old is a lifelong resident of Preston and hopes his past experience on the board will continue to guide him in making the most informed business management decisions for the town.
“I know what’s happened in the past and have an idea of what should be done. I’ve listened to a few things and I’ve saved the town money a few times,” he said.
Dunckel said there is good representation on the board, currently, and credits them for the work being done.
“I think the town is running very well,” he said. “The only obstacle I see in the future is gas drilling ... there are pros and cons ... I’m sill on the fence.”
Mason, a Democrat, could not be reached for comment.
Stacie Edick, 47, is the Chenango County Community Gardens Coordinator. She has an extensive background in non-profit management, with experience - both volunteer and professional - in the fields of agriculture and energy.
If elected, the candidate said she would consider implementing road use regulations and other precautions that may be necessary to protect the town’s infrastructure against natural gas drilling. She said she is concerned about gas drilling, tax assessment equality, and flood and storm preparedness.
Barnes, 62, is a mother of 10 children and the owner of Cafe Connection restaurant, where she manages six employees. She serves as treasurer of the Norwich Merchant’s Association and is a parent member on the Norwich School District’s Committee for Special Education.
If elected, the political newcomer said she would bring new energy to the council table while respecting and maintaining the qualities and characteristics of Preston’s history.
“At The Cafe Connection, I have the opportunity to meet the people, those who have lived here for their whole lives and those who chose to live in Preston ... and hear the concerns regarding the economy, property values, property taxes, roads and traffic, and gas drilling. It is my goal to be dedicated to working with the town council while representing the people of Preston in these changing times,” she said.
Barnes, who is running as a Democrat, said she believes that a moratorium on natural gas drilling would give the community and professionals an opportunity to develop state-of-the-art safe technology, transparency and strict regulations.
Shawn Magrath contributed to this article.
Incumbents V. Peter VR Mason and David L. Dunckel have competition for their government offices in Green Party candidate Stacie P. Edick and Norwich businesswoman Geraldine “Geri” E. Barnes.
Dunckel, a Republican, is general manager at Egglow Farms in Sherburne. The 59-year-old is a lifelong resident of Preston and hopes his past experience on the board will continue to guide him in making the most informed business management decisions for the town.
“I know what’s happened in the past and have an idea of what should be done. I’ve listened to a few things and I’ve saved the town money a few times,” he said.
Dunckel said there is good representation on the board, currently, and credits them for the work being done.
“I think the town is running very well,” he said. “The only obstacle I see in the future is gas drilling ... there are pros and cons ... I’m sill on the fence.”
Mason, a Democrat, could not be reached for comment.
Stacie Edick, 47, is the Chenango County Community Gardens Coordinator. She has an extensive background in non-profit management, with experience - both volunteer and professional - in the fields of agriculture and energy.
If elected, the candidate said she would consider implementing road use regulations and other precautions that may be necessary to protect the town’s infrastructure against natural gas drilling. She said she is concerned about gas drilling, tax assessment equality, and flood and storm preparedness.
Barnes, 62, is a mother of 10 children and the owner of Cafe Connection restaurant, where she manages six employees. She serves as treasurer of the Norwich Merchant’s Association and is a parent member on the Norwich School District’s Committee for Special Education.
If elected, the political newcomer said she would bring new energy to the council table while respecting and maintaining the qualities and characteristics of Preston’s history.
“At The Cafe Connection, I have the opportunity to meet the people, those who have lived here for their whole lives and those who chose to live in Preston ... and hear the concerns regarding the economy, property values, property taxes, roads and traffic, and gas drilling. It is my goal to be dedicated to working with the town council while representing the people of Preston in these changing times,” she said.
Barnes, who is running as a Democrat, said she believes that a moratorium on natural gas drilling would give the community and professionals an opportunity to develop state-of-the-art safe technology, transparency and strict regulations.
Shawn Magrath contributed to this article.
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