Candidates, business leaders rub elbows at meet-and-greet
NORWICH – With the Republican primary elections set for Thursday, candidates in both the race for Chenango County District Attorney and the race for City of Norwich Mayor took one last opportunity to network with the business community at a meet-and-greet hosted by Commerce Chenango on Tuesday.
The event was a chance for all contenders appearing on the Republican primary ballot to voice their opinions on critical issues, and to address concerns of local leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
“We have a primary for Mayor on the Republican side and a primary for District Attorney. It’s very possible that the decision will be made two days from now, and not on election day in November,” said Commerce Chenango President and CEO Steve Craig. “As a chamber of commerce, we think interaction with those who make public policy is a very important thing.”
Four individuals – two vying for District Attorney and two others for the mayoral seat in the City of Norwich – will appear on Thursday’s ballot. All four have campaigned on a platform of either experience or change.
Incumbent District Attorney Joseph McBride faces opposition for the first time in 16 years by Zachary Wentworth, a public defender who has served the county since 2012.
“I want to ask everyone to get out there and vote. It’s very important to decide who will be the next District Attorney Republican candidate,” said McBride.
“My position is that I have the expertise, the experience, and the success to keep Chenango County safe,” McBride added, citing his 30 years as a trial lawyer. “That experience and that expertise has given me an ability to be successful in the courtroom and get convictions for the people who are victims of crimes.”
“It's time for change here, or at least give people the choice when they go to the ballot box,” Wentworth said. “I think when you don't have a choice after a certain number of years, then people feel it's not important to vote; but it is. I encourage people to get out there and let their voice be heard.”
In the City of Norwich, Mayor Joseph Maiurano is being challenged by longtime resident Christine Carnrike. Maiurano has run for the position uncontested since 2007, and is currently seeking a fifth consecutive two-year term.
“A lot of the programs and a lot of things that we work on takes more than two years,” said Maiurano. “If you look around the state, a lot of successful communities have been successful due to the consistency of the councils and the mayor's position.”
Maiurano added, “I feel this city is safe with the police department, fire department and EMS. We're building on that. As for economic development, all you have to do is take a drive downtown and see that the area has improved and it’s still getting better. It’s a never-ending process, but you have to work in a positive manner.”
“I love Norwich, and I always knew I would serve the public,” said Carnrike. “The time is now for me to run.”
Carnrike has pushed a message to “restore the Norwich community” to its glory days while also drawing focus on the needs to attract more business to the downtown area, tighten the city’s budget, and address drug issues in the area.
“Right now, I don’t know what I would inherit as far as the budget,” she said, “so that would be the first thing I would have to address.”
Polls open Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. For polling locations, contact the Chenango County Board of Elections at 337-1760.
The event was a chance for all contenders appearing on the Republican primary ballot to voice their opinions on critical issues, and to address concerns of local leaders in the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
“We have a primary for Mayor on the Republican side and a primary for District Attorney. It’s very possible that the decision will be made two days from now, and not on election day in November,” said Commerce Chenango President and CEO Steve Craig. “As a chamber of commerce, we think interaction with those who make public policy is a very important thing.”
Four individuals – two vying for District Attorney and two others for the mayoral seat in the City of Norwich – will appear on Thursday’s ballot. All four have campaigned on a platform of either experience or change.
Incumbent District Attorney Joseph McBride faces opposition for the first time in 16 years by Zachary Wentworth, a public defender who has served the county since 2012.
“I want to ask everyone to get out there and vote. It’s very important to decide who will be the next District Attorney Republican candidate,” said McBride.
“My position is that I have the expertise, the experience, and the success to keep Chenango County safe,” McBride added, citing his 30 years as a trial lawyer. “That experience and that expertise has given me an ability to be successful in the courtroom and get convictions for the people who are victims of crimes.”
“It's time for change here, or at least give people the choice when they go to the ballot box,” Wentworth said. “I think when you don't have a choice after a certain number of years, then people feel it's not important to vote; but it is. I encourage people to get out there and let their voice be heard.”
In the City of Norwich, Mayor Joseph Maiurano is being challenged by longtime resident Christine Carnrike. Maiurano has run for the position uncontested since 2007, and is currently seeking a fifth consecutive two-year term.
“A lot of the programs and a lot of things that we work on takes more than two years,” said Maiurano. “If you look around the state, a lot of successful communities have been successful due to the consistency of the councils and the mayor's position.”
Maiurano added, “I feel this city is safe with the police department, fire department and EMS. We're building on that. As for economic development, all you have to do is take a drive downtown and see that the area has improved and it’s still getting better. It’s a never-ending process, but you have to work in a positive manner.”
“I love Norwich, and I always knew I would serve the public,” said Carnrike. “The time is now for me to run.”
Carnrike has pushed a message to “restore the Norwich community” to its glory days while also drawing focus on the needs to attract more business to the downtown area, tighten the city’s budget, and address drug issues in the area.
“Right now, I don’t know what I would inherit as far as the budget,” she said, “so that would be the first thing I would have to address.”
Polls open Thursday from noon to 9 p.m. For polling locations, contact the Chenango County Board of Elections at 337-1760.
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