Two countywide races to be contested
By KAYLEIGH KARUTIS, The Leader-HeraldFulton County voters will elect a Family Court Judge and a new county treasurer Tuesday.
In the race for family court judge, Ed Skoda and John Clo will face off Tuesday. Skoda, the current Fulton County Family Court judge, secured the GOP nod with a primary win in September, garnering about 3,500 votes to Clo's 1,312.
Clo is running on the Conservative line after winning the Conservative nomination in September. Clo received 48 votes to Skoda's 33.
In the race for Fulton County treasurer, Perth financial services manager Edgar "Terry" Blodgett will face Johnstown 4th Ward Supervisor James P. Callery.
Blodgett secured the Republican nomination in September when he won the primary 2,441 to 1,884. The candidates are seeking a four-year term with a salary of about $68,000 annually. Callery is running on the Conservative line.
Fulton County Clerk William Eschler, a Republican, is running unopposed.
Contested races in the two cities are as follows:
Gloversville
Four candidates in the city will vie to replace Mayor Tim Hughes, who lost the Democratic primary to challenger Judy Marcoux in September. Jo-Ann Clear defeated Dayton King in the Republican primary. King will be on the ballot as an independent. Dirk Myers also is on the ballot as a Conservative.
In the councilman-at-large race, 3rd Ward Councilman James Robinson defeated 2nd Ward Councilman John Castiglione in the Republican primary. Castiglione will be on the ballot as an independent. Sixth Ward Councilman Ray Hindes, a Democrat, also is seeking the seat.
For 4th Ward supervisor, voters will choose between 4th Ward Councilwoman Ellen Anadio, who is running as an independent, and Republican Shirley Savage, a former councilwoman.
City of Johnstown
Republican incumbent Mayor Sarah Slingerland will face a challenge from independent candidate Stuart Myzal. For councilman-at-large, Francis Caraco, a Democrat, faces off with Republican incumbent Brian Marcucci.
Contested races in Fulton County towns are as follows:
Stratford
Voters will have decisions to make in the councilman and highway superintendent races.
In the race for councilman, Republican Allan Perkins is facing Conservative Bernard Leavitt Jr. In the race for highway superintendent, Mark E. Snowman, a Republican, is facing Robert Stalnaker, who is running as an independent.
Perth
Democrat David Dopp is facing independent candidate Stanley Korona Jr. in the race for highway superintendent.
Oppenheim
Gloria Brys, a Republican, is facing independent candidate Mary Jean Wall in the race for town clerk.
Northampton
Town voters will choose between three supervisor candidates. Incumbent Linda Kemper, a Conservative, will face challenges from Republican candidate James Groff and independent candidate Guy Poulin.
Voters will have three candidates to choose from to fill two spots on the town council.
Republicans Darryl Roosa and Robert Elsworth and Conservative Amanda Frasier Skotarczak are running for the two vacant council spots.
Mayfield
In the supervisor race, Republican incumbent Richard Argotsinger will face a challenge from Conservative party candidate Jack Putman.
Voters also will choose two winners out of three candidates for two open council positions. Republican Steven VanAllen, independent candidate Frederick Castiglione and Republican Vince Coletti are on the ballot for the two council positions.
Town of Johnstown
Three candidates are vying for two seats on the council.
Republican Jack Wilson, Republican Walter T. Lane and independent candidate John Licciardo are running for the two spots.
Caroga
Two candidates are seeking the highway superintendent spot. Republican Joseph Insogna Jr. is facing independent candidate Stephen Putman in that race.
Broadalbin
In the supervisor race, Republican George Walters will face Conservative party candidate Joseph DiGiacomo.
Town voters also will choose a single assessor for the town as Republican Joseph McDonald and Conservative Joy Canfield are facing off in the race. The town has a board of three assessors.
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FightingIrish
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10-31-09 10:26 PM
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Me good friend Disco, I too and all my family members will be voting for Ed Skoda on Election Day. He is doing an outstanding job in Family Court and the voters of Fulton County should give him their vote and an overwhelming victory. I too will toast a good Guinness Stout to him if I get the chance on Election Night.He has brought dignity, integrity and respect back to Family Court.
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Discobulous
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10-31-09 7:52 PM
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SCJ, you must actually believe some of the stuff I write here. If so, you need a beer yourself. Go see if Clo has one for you. As 4 me, I fully expect to buy Ed one on the evening of the third.
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fultoncountyfan
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10-31-09 1:39 PM
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Terry Blodgett is a nice guy with a good backround. Remember a while back the county hired Bruce Elsworth back part time to help with problems in this office. Why did the county have to do that if Mr Callery who id a county supervisor knew enough about the dept to run it
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fultoncountyfan
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10-31-09 1:37 PM
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Terry Blodgett is a nice guy with a good backround. Remember a while back the county hired Bruce Elsworth back part time to help with problems in this office. Why did the ciunty have to do that ifMr Callery who id a county supervisor knew enough about the deptto run it
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Discobulous
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10-31-09 9:05 AM
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Agreed, and Ed Skoda bought me a beer a while back, so he gets my vote too.
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Adirondackal
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10-31-09 6:13 AM
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Anyone who is supporting Jim Callery that is not a resident of the city of Johnstown has a very poor memory. Mr. Callery has been the singular advocate of the "Johnstown Uber Alles" philosophy of local government. He might be a nice guy, but his decisions over these past years have helped his city to the harm of everywhere else in the county. You could be sure that he would take this perspective with him should he be elected. Blodgett has no such political malice towards anyone in the county and is the best choice for all of the county.
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