Wawarsing NoParty Candidates
Link to: Town Of Wawarsing Council Meet the Candidates night.
Help us campaign today for a better tomorrow!
How we chose the name “No Party”
More and more voters in the Town of Wawarsing have had enough of the two major political parties. Right now, of the 7,911 registered voters, 2,611 identify as neither Democrat nor Republican. This represents 37% of registered voters. There were no clear majorities at this year’s Republican and Democrat Caucuses. Out of 150 votes cast at each of those caucuses, winners and losers were decided by a three-vote margin. None of those 2611 voters, including NOPs (No Party) had any opportunity to choose a candidate for those two lines. So, we decided to start the No Party line in their honor. The No Party Candidates were chosen by petition signatures of a cross section of all Town of Wawarsing registered voters including many of those who did not identify with a particular political party.
In the July 6, 2023 Shawangunk Journal, the editorial board headline stated, “Vote for People, Not Parties.” They wrote, “Labels, and the assumptions that go with them, just don’t fit at the local level. … We have to get to know the person, look beyond the party label, and see how they want to improve, or maintain, the towns we live in.”
This is exactly the reason why the NO PARTY line was created.
Serving The Community
- Your candidates come from and have been a part of this community for many years. They work tirelessly every day to make it a better place for every resident. They are active members of many community organizations, which include the Volunteer Fire Districts, Kiwanis Club, NoonDay Club, Fourth of July Committee to name a few. They step up in an emergency. The Project Resilience Food Program during the COVID epidemic was a prime example.
United By A Common Goal
- What unites us as a community? A visitor to our area recently commented that he had found a "pearl" when referring to our town. Some residents have lived here all their lives and stay, while others have visited and loved it so much they decided to settle and even retire here. This is what connects all of us. Your candidates know the value of this connection and want to go further by serving in these positions.
Get Involved
Inspecting progress on Kerhonkson Water District Project
While not everyone has the time for such a commitment, everyone can get and be involved. Get to know your candidates. If your goals for the town align with theirs then you can help them in their race for public office. Talk to family and friends and get them out to vote. Your candidates can't win this race without your help. Remember - every vote counts. Even something as simple as making phone calls can make a big difference in an election. Everyone can make a difference for a better town.
