Brockport voters head to polls Tuesday, June 20

Voters will be asked to cast their ballot for a new trustee on Tuesday, June 20 in the Village of Brockport elections. The trustee seat, now occupied by Mary Jo Nayman, was an appointed position and both she and candidate Hanny Heyen will be vying for the vacancy. The seat will be for a four year term.

Questions were posed to the candidates and their written responses were published in the June 4 and June 11 editions of Suburban News West Edition.

Heyen, 66, is retired from a career as a district representative with former Congressman John LaFalce. She has volunteered with Lakeside Hospital Twig, sports and band boosters and the International Special Olympics.

Nayman, 63, is a retired school teacher, who volunteered with Lakeside Memorial Hospital and with youth baseball programs.

Both women are currently involved in numerous activities within the community. The candidates were asked questions pertaining to village budget issues, how the village can work with merchants and the NYSDOT to minimize the impact of proposed Main Street reconstruction, allocation of resources, town/gown collaborative efforts between the village and SUNY Brockport and the amenities the village has to offer residents.

Bottom line for both candidates, they were asked: "What do you want the voter to know about you?" Heyen said the voters should know she is honest, hardworking and positive and is passionate about the village. She will do her homework, treat people with respect and work to make Brockport an affordable treasure.

"It will be my mission to scrutinize the budget, look at cost saving measures and prioritize necessary expenditures," she wrote in her response. "I will bring my problem solving skills, along with reason and civility to the village board. I believe it is time our village leaders reflect the positive nature and character of our people."

Nayman addressed the question this way, "I am not a politician, I became involved in village government as a grassroots spokesperson for residents of Carolin Drive. I am, and will be, fiscally responsible … I am running for office because I care about the community..." she wrote. "One of my priorities will be to make village living more affordable for residents ... We need to balance the budget and stick to it."

Elections will take place Tuesday, June 20 from noon until 9 p.m. in the Village Hall.

June 11, 2006