RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. â The county will be working to pave 65 miles of county roads during 2021, making an unprecedented investment in improving the important service, Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin and members of the County Legislature announced recently.
The countyâs âDrive for 65â aims at paving over half of the 322-miles of county roads during a four-year period, McLaughlin noted. Thus far, the county has paved 105 miles of roads in three years.
âThis is a historic investment in our county roads and will make a major difference in this important service. We promised to improve county roads, and this effort demonstrates our commitment,â McLaughlin said.
RENSSELAER COUNTY, N.Y. â The Rensselaer County Republican Committee recently unanimously endorsed a slate of candidates recently, including Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin, Rensselaer County Clerk Frank Merola, members of the County Legislature and candidates for local office.
Candidates and members were enthusiastic about the upcoming elections, including a number of new additions to the ticket. In the days before the committee meeting, Republicans welcomed two town supervisors who have previously run with Democrats.
The party also endorsed a fusion ticket for races in Troy, further expanding a base of support.
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âWe are looking forward to a successful election cycle, and believe our message of lower taxes, more opportunity and protection of freedoms and security will especially resonate with voters this year,â Chairman John Rustin said.
POESTENKILL, N.Y. â Poestenkill Supervisor Keith Hammond announced recently he will be seeking re-election on the Republican ticket and also endorsed Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin for re-election in 2021.
Hammond has run for office as a Democrat for years but said he feels his goals and priorities are more in line with the Republican team on the town and county levels.
âAs an elected official, I work to protect taxpayers, improve quality of life and support new opportunity in our town and our county. This is the right move,â Hammond stated.
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Hammond is in his first term as Supervisor. He previously was elected as a Democrat to Town Council and was a legislator for 13 years. He also served as a member of the town Planning Board for four years.