Mary Jo Nayman, a resident of Brockport for the past 41 years, has declared her candidacy for one open seat on the village board. "For nearly a year now, it has been my privilege and pleasure to serve as trustee for the Village of Brockport," she stated in a press release. "The opportunity to work for the betterment of the community has been a source of great pride and satisfaction to me," she said. Nayman feels many good things have been accomplished by listening and working with taxpayers, but much remains to be done. "I am asking for your help and support to continue working for you," she stated in the press release. It has been rewarding to her to meet so many taxpayers and listen to their concerns and wonderful suggestions, and she is looking forward to continuing these conversations with all village residents. Nayman said she feels that it is important to say she is not a politician, but an advocate for the people, and that's what brought her here (to the board). According to the press release, three years ago, her neighborhood on Carolin Drive was neglected to such a state of disrepair, that flooded basements were routine, and potholes on the street made it unsafe for residents and their children to walk and play. She became spokesperson for the neighborhood to plead their case in front of the village board, and urged them for a speedy resolution to the dangerous leaving conditions on Carolin Drive. Consequently, she became a permanent fixture at every village board meeting for over a year. "I was the squeaky wheel," she said, "an advocate for the people, until our problem was finally taken care of." When Mort Wexler took office as mayor, last year, he appointed Ms. Nayman as trustee. "That allowed me to serve the community that has given me so much," she said. Brockport has been trustee Nayman's home since 1965, after graduating from Rosary Hill College, in 1964, with a BS in education. Her son was born and raised in this village. Nayman stated she is passionate about keeping the community affordable and safe for all families, so they are able to stay and enjoy the village as much as her family did. She has also experienced what it's like to be a merchant in the Village of Brockport. For a number of years during the 1970s, her family owned and operated "Brockport Sporting Goods" located at 32 Main Street. She feels this has enabled her to better understand the many troubles and tribulations of the merchants, according to her campaign announcement. As village trustee, Nayman serves as liaison to the DPW, the Parks Committee, and the Seymour Library Board. She is a member of BISCO, Ladies Auxiliary #202 VFW, and Brockport Nativity of the BVM. In the past, she served as a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court 931. After 34 rewarding years, she retired from the profession of educator in 1999. "Teaching and working with children inspired me, to try and make our world a better one for them." As a retired senior, Nayman said she knows what it is like to live on a fixed income, and knows that paying for the necessities comes first. She said it is of great importance to her that villagers' hard earned tax dollars are directed towards necessities, which benefit village residents. She stated she remains committed to maintenance and upgrading of local streets, sewers, water lines and playgrounds. Necessities of village taxpayers are top priority, she said. Friends and neighbors, allow me the honor to continue to be your advocate, "the squeaky wheel" that gets the oil for village residents. You have my promise that your money will be spent on the needs of taxpaying residents first, before niceties for tourists," Nayman stated. April 16, 2006 |
