Meet the Candidates

Schodack Democrats
News Release - for Immediate Release - Oct. 5, 2011
Contact Linda Underwood 257-0096

Schodack Democrats set Meet the Candidate Night

Linda Underwood, candidate for a seat on the Schodack Town Board, will be available for an informal Meet the Candidate Night on Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 7 p.m. in the Peter Andrews VFW Post on Scott Avenue in the Village of Castleton.

The event was organized after the traditional Meet the Candidates Night sponsored by the nonpartisan Schodack Planning and Development Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters was cancelled because the Republican candidates declined to participate.

"It is troubling that the incumbents refused to take this opportunity to speak with and listen to the residents of Schodack, but their decision will not stop me from following though with such an essential event," Underwood said.  "I welcome the opportunity to speak with community members because I feel the foundation of democracy is an informed electorate and responsive elected officials. It is important for residents to get to know the candidates, question their stands on the issues, and express their concerns about the direction the town is going in. Should the incumbents reconsider, they would be more than welcome to attend this event."

The event will be informal with a brief statement from the candidate and plenty of time for questions and comments from all interested residents. Light refreshments will be served.

For more information, go to the Schodack Democrats' web page www.schodackdemocrats.com.