Robin Andrews, Robert Preusser, Diane Boice-Yorck Nominated at Claverack Democratic Caucus August 24
The
Claverack Democratic Caucus, held August 24, 2013, unanimously
nominated Robin Andrews, current Town Supervisor for re-election,
Robert Preusser, current Town Board member for re-election, and Diane
Boice-Yorck, for election to the Town Board.
Robin
Andrews, a former Philmont Village Trustee was elected four years ago
to replace incumbent James Keegan, and has since worked with the
current Republican majority to institute new zoning based on the new
Comprehensive Plan, and appoint an Economic Development Committee to
encourage new business in town. She has also created volunteer
advisory committees for agriculture, historical preservation, and
communications, and supervised the expansion and redesign of the Town
website, which now provides agendas, budgets, and tax bills online,
as well as a host of other information. Andrews maintains an email
list, open to all Claverack residents, with whom she communicates
regularly. She is committed to an inclusive Town government, and says
“I am here to listen. It doesn’t matter who you are; you can make
a difference.”
Robert
Preusser, native of Claverack, is a current Town Board member, and
Deputy Supervisor, who has worked successfully with Andrews for the
past four years. After losing his bid for the Republican Party
nomination for Town Supervisor, he was endorsed by the Claverack
Democratic Executive Committee for Town Board. Preusser owns JJRT, a
local environmentally-sound company that creates and maintains ponds,
and is known for his commitment to the environment. “Claverack
made history on Saturday,” Bob says. “The Claverack Democrats
took a big step towards bipartisanship, by nominating a Republican to
run on their ticket. It’s not all about party; it’s about getting
things done. We all agree on certain things; we need to work together
to make them happen. We might have to give up a little, but we’ll
get where we need to go.”
Diane
Boice-Yorck is a Columbia County native and Taconic Hills graduate,
who held a number of positions in Ancram town government, including
Town Clerk. She has lived in Claverack for the past fifteen years,
and has worked for the American Bio Medica Corporation, or its
predecessor, for nearly two decades. Her goals include strengthening
the local economy, so that young people can make their lives here,
and improving the use of technology for more efficient Town
operations. Boice-Yorck says “I will work across party lines for
the good of Claverack, as I know that without teamwork, nothing can
be achieved.”
