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The Legislature is the policy making body of Rensselaer County. As outlined in the Rensselaer County Charter, the powers and duties of the Legislature include primary responsibility for the finances of the county. The Legislature adopts the annual county budget, levies taxes and makes fiscal appropriations. The Legislature is also empowered to establish and oversee county services and programs through the enactment of local laws and resolutions and the appointment of county officials. Legislators serve a 4 year term.

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Thomas R. Abbott
(Rep, Con)
Jessica F. Ashley
(Dem, CCP)
Jim Canfield
(Rep, Con, WF)
Carol Claren-Weaver
(Dem, CCP)
Mark J. Fleming
(Dem, WF)
Gary Galuski
(Dem, CCP)
Laurie A. Kennedy
(Rep, Con, WF)
Jamie M.Kosowsky
(Rep, Con)
Nina M. Nichols
(Dem, WF)
Tina Urzan
(Rep, Con)
Mark D. Wojcik
(Rep, Con)
Kenneth J. Zalewski
(Dem, WF)

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Campaign Phone 518-928-7054

Campaign Email flemingmark630@gmail.com

Current Job County Legislator

Relevant Experience and Qualifications 16 years as Legislator

phone 518-928-7054

16 years as legislator. Broad network including city, county, state, and federal contacts and friends.

Fiscal transparency. Securing Troy’s fair share of county funds.

Father of 2 and grandfather of 5 who wants every resident or visitor to have the same opportunity and security that I wish for my family.

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Campaign Address Friends of Nina Nichols

Campaign Phone 5185886405

Campaign Email ninanichols71@gmail.com

Current Job Lead Community Strategist at Unity House

Relevant Education B.A. Trinity University, M.Div. University of Chicago, Nonprofit Management and Nonprofit Financial Management Courses Rockefeller College (SUNY Albany)

Relevant Experience and Qualifications Citywide Troy City Council Member (2012-2013), Rensselaer County Legislature (2022-2025), Nonprofit Leader

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/ElectNinaNichols/

phone 5185886405

race Rensselaer County Legislature - District 1 (Troy)

For almost 20 years, I have lived, worked, owned a home, and raised my children in Troy. My work as a nonprofit leader gives me an understanding of many of the challenges residents are experiencing and the need for public/private cooperation and collaboration to achieve solutions that will make life better for all people in Rensselaer County.

I want to build on my record, shared with the other Democratic legislators, of delivering County funds to Troy.

Most importantly this term, I will work to safeguard our hospital, seniors, veterans and youth in the face of federal Medicaid cuts.

My favorite Troy treasures? The people, the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market, the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, our Troy Public Library (both downtown and Lansingburgh branches), Oakwood Cemetery, and playing in Troy Samba!

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Campaign Address 904 9th ave

Campaign Phone 5182562528

Campaign Email mdcwojcik@nycap.rr.com

Current Job Recently retired

Relevant Education Siena College 1982 Bachelors in Business Administration, Siena College 1995 Accounting Certificate

Relevant Experience and Qualifications 15 years in Private Sector, 1995 passed CPA exam, 28 years Rensselaer County Bureau of Finance, retired as CFO, 2001-2009 Troy City Councilman

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Accounting and Finance background will provide me with the ability to understand and interpret Rensselaer County budget and financial issues that will affect residents of the county, as well as the ability to analyze decisions that will impact the county's tax base and potential impacts to property tax rates. My time on the city council has prepared me to be able to address citizen concerns over the entire spectrum of questions and services available to residents, as well as how to plan pro-actively for future progress and objectives that will benefit our residents.

Solid financial decisions that will affect current tax payers as well as the future direction of the county. To look to expand senior, youth, veteran, public safety and health services from state and federal sources at minimal impact to the property tax levy.

I will have a disciplined commitment to serve and represent the residents from the city of Troy on the Rensselaer County Legislature.

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Thomas R. Abbott (Rep, Con)

Jessica F. Ashley (Dem, CCP)

Jim Canfield (Rep, Con, WF)

Carol Claren-Weaver (Dem, CCP)

Mark J. Fleming (Dem, WF)

Gary Galuski (Dem, CCP)

Laurie A. Kennedy (Rep, Con, WF)

Jamie M.Kosowsky (Rep, Con)

Nina M. Nichols (Dem, WF)

Tina Urzan (Rep, Con)

Mark D. Wojcik (Rep, Con)

Kenneth J. Zalewski (Dem, WF)

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Thomas R. Abbott
(Rep, Con)

Jessica F. Ashley
(Dem, CCP)

Jim Canfield
(Rep, Con, WF)

Carol Claren-Weaver
(Dem, CCP)

Mark J. Fleming
(Dem, WF)

Gary Galuski
(Dem, CCP)

Laurie A. Kennedy
(Rep, Con, WF)

Jamie M.Kosowsky
(Rep, Con)

Nina M. Nichols
(Dem, WF)

Tina Urzan
(Rep, Con)

Mark D. Wojcik
(Rep, Con)

Kenneth J. Zalewski
(Dem, WF)