Correction: Riga town council

Conservative Party - endorsed incumbent candidate Peter Brundage was inadvertently omitted from a previous article on Riga candidates.

Peter Brundage has served as a council member since 1996 and has served on other boards within the town since 1977. His experience in dealing with the town's budget and from coming at it from a "fiscally conservative" viewpoint will benefit the taxpayers, he said.

"I'm seeking re-election because I don't think my work is done," he said in a previous interview. "I've contributed to the town for a great many years and I can contribute for many more."

Brundage said the landfill and water issues remain top priority.

"We have to finish off the water supply, making it so all residents can have access to water," he said. "With the landfill, there is a small segment of residents who feel that the landfill is an issue. The fact is, it's been here for 10 years, it's not going away and with the agreement we signed, we, as a town board, will have a say in future expansion and management."

Brundage said he has heard rumors and allegations of "secret" meetings on the board that are unfounded.

"I don't know of another town board that has done as much to keep the public informed as this board has," he said. "I am honest and above board in my dealings and will remain so."

Conservative budgeting is also a board priority, Brundage said. "We can't let the costs get out of hand for the size town we have."

Brundage has lived in Riga since 1970. He and his wife, Joan, have two grown children.

October 30, 2005