The Clarkson Democratic Committee has endorsed two candidates to run for office for the 2021 election being held on Tuesday, November 2.
Bill Fine is running for Town Supervisor. Fine said, “As a Vietnam veteran, I honorably defended the United States interests. I advanced to the rank of E4 (specialist) after six months as a result of my leadership skills in a team setting. I also received a Purple Heart, a combat infantry badge, two Bronze Stars with V device for valor under combat conditions, and other chest heroism awards.” After his military service, Fine chose a career as a Registered Nurse working the night shift at Rochester Regional Hospital. The night shift has fewer staff and requires more personal evaluation of patients and leadership skills, which led to Fine becoming a team leader.
Sheldon Meyers is running for one of two open seats on the Town Board. Meyers said he has spent his life devoted to both his family and his career as a businessman. He and his wife Sara have lived in Clarkson for 30 years, raising two daughters. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Master’s in Public Administration. He served on the Town Board from 2008-2011 but chose not to run for re-election due to family and job priorities at the time. He has completed courses at MCC on government planning and processes, successfully wrote grants benefiting the Clarkson Historical Society, and founded/organized the Clarkson Classic 5K benefiting Lakeside Health and the Historical Society. Meyers said, “As a board member, I was the only one to vote against raising taxes and fought against wasteful spending. I supported the creation of the Brockport Volunteer Fire Department, preserving the rural landscape and character of the town, voted in favor of public water projects, and fought for fair assessment processes.”
Fine and Meyers say they are running because they think Clarkson residents deserve more than they are currently receiving. “If elected, our goals are to use recently awarded stimulus funds and other grants towards town-wide water projects, high-speed internet (Green Light), a Find My Plow mobile app, and to pursue a developer/restaurateur to restore and reopen the old Garland House,” said Fine and Meyers. They would also postpone the upcoming 2022 town-wide reassessment because it would be based on an unusually inflated real estate market influenced by the pandemic.
For more information about the candidates, visit clarksondemocrats.com.
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