Endorsements + Recognitions
Janet Tweed, a physical therapist and trustee of the Village of Delhi, is running in the Democratic primary for the open seat held currently by Chris Tague, who is running for State Senate. She was the Democratic nominee for the seat in 2024. A regular bike commuter when she lived in Philadelphia and Chicago, she's been involved in complete-streets efforts at the village, town, and county levels, and supported lowering local speed limits to 25 mph after the state allowed municipal control, which she notes has definitely made a difference. She's had a hand in getting rid of antiquated parking requirements to spur economic activity and improve walkability in downtown areas, and she's supportive of a proposed Albany bill that would levy a $25 fee on car registrations dedicated to upstate transit funding, though she knows it will be unpopular in her transit-starved rural district. We also had a good interview with Thomas Boomhower, who's running in the Democratic primary as well, but we felt Ms. Tweed had the edge given her experience.
"Western Catskills Indivisible is proud to endorse Janet Tweed for New York State Assembly District 102. "Janet has demonstrated a deep commitment to her community through her public service on the Delhi Town Board and as a trustee of the Village of Delhi Board of Trustees in Delhi, New York. "Over the past eight years, she has served with honesty, integrity, and compassion. In addition to her work in local government, Janet is a dedicated physical therapist, wife, and mother who believes strongly in giving back to her community. Democratic primaries are where your voice begins. The primary for Assembly District 102 is an opportunity for voters to choose the candidate they believe can best represent the district and compete in November against Marc Molinaro. "Western Catskills Indivisible believes Janet Tweed’s experience, community roots, and values make her a strong candidate for the district. We encourage voters to make their voices heard in the Democratic primary on June 23."