Stephen Keahon, Democratic candidate for town council, and Supervisor Robert Valentine, a Republican running to retain his seat. (
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From left: Councilwoman Cindy Smith, Supervisor Bob Valentine, Highway Supervisor Anthony LaSpina, Councilman Orlando Perez, and candidates Dr. Anthony Ardisana and Bob Courtenay (
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Democratic candidates for town board (from left): Stephen Keahon, Orando Perez, and Tom Becker (
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Bill Velazquez came to ask questions, including "When the world changes, how will you change with it?" (
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Highway Supervisor Anthony LaSpina is running for re-election unopposed (
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Democratic candidate for town board Vincent Finizia (left) with the incumbent Republican supervisor, Robert Valentine (
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Faheem Haider, who works for the Orange County Board of Elections (
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Dr. Anthony Ardisana, Republican candidate for town board (
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Cindy Smith, Republican town board incumbent running for re-election (
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Republican Councilman Orlando Perez (
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Chester. Slices of a variety of delicious cakes and steaming hot coffee greeted candidates and constituents alike at Anne Marie's Deli in Chester, which hosted a meet and greet on Sept. 28. Candidates from both parties discussed their ideas and handed out cards, looking forward to a win in November.
Town of Chester candidates
Supervisor:
Susan Bahren (Democrat)
Robert Valentine Chester (Republican, Conservative)
Town board:
Stephen Keahon (Democrat, SAM)
Orlando Perez (Republican, Conservative)
Cindy Smith (Republican, Conservative)
Tom Becker (Democrat, SAM)
Vincent Finizia (Democrat)
Tony Ardisana (Republican, Conservative)
Robert G. Courtenay (Republican)
Superintendent of highways:
Anthony LaSpina (Republican, Conservative)
Village of Chester candidates
Mayor:
John T. Bell (Citizen Alliance)
Trustee:
Alan Battiato (Citizen Alliance)
Brian J. Boone (Citizen Alliance)