Valentine launches write in campaign

Valentine launches write in campaign


Brenda Valentine says she is running as a "Write-In Candidate" for councilperson on the Indian Lake Town Board.
Valentin goes on to say, “Indian Lake is my home, and as such, I have passionately participated in and been actively involved in numerous town programs and activities over the past 15 years.
“Why did I decide to run for a position on the Indian Lake Town Board? Following my attendance at the Indian Lake Meet the Candidates Forum held on October 23, it became clear to me that based on my involvement and participation in past, current and planned town activities, my knowledge of town issues surpassed those of the candidates on the ballot. I felt I needed to consider serving on the town board. The town’s future is dependent upon economic development activities that produce businesses and jobs.
“The following are town programs, projects and activities I have actively participated in that qualify me as a viable candidate:
“Indian Lake Community Development Corporation (former) Vice President, (current) President and Main Street Revitalization Committee Chairperson.
“Assisted Town of Indian Lake in receiving a $200,000 NY Main Street Grant, nine businesses received financial support and funded the creation of the town WW 1 Memorial Park.
“Assisted the town board in interviewing municipal consulting firms to select and hire the Chazen Company, who supported the development of the first Town Comprehensive Plan
“Currently serve on the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee
“Great Adirondack Moose Festival (2019 represented 10th Anniversary)-researched, chaired, organized and coordinated what is considered one of the most successful events held in the Central Adirondacks
“Country Christmas Tour-Chairperson, reorganized tour activities for five years, returned during 2018 to Chair Committee
“Small Business Resources - created and hosted energy conservation information sessions and workshops, created and distributed financial resources and insurance agency information, developed positive relationships with business owners to encourage them to include their property listings on area economic development websites
“Created and hosted informational sessions to introduce residents to utility, county and state home repair and energy conservation programs
“Assisted local real estate firms in hosting National Homeownership Month “no down payment” mortgage program Open House sessions which has resulted in producing three local homeowners
“Town-wide Adirondack Challenge - Spearhead the annual event
“Adirondack North Country Association-2013, Indian Lake was recognized as creating and hosting the most successful residential energy conservation community outreach programs, held in the North Country
“Created Hamlet of Indian Lake Historic Walking Tour/Brochure and revived the hamlet of Blue Mountain Lake Historic Driving Tour and brochure
"Have A Seat" -Adirondack chair beautification program
Chamber of Commerce-former Vice President, current board of director -12 years
“Indian Lake Theater - former the Board of Director
“To fill a void of no local grocery store, I researched and organized the first successful Indian Lake Community Farmers Market which began operation in 2013.
“During my professional career I have received numerous county, state and national awards and recognitions for my community achievements. These achievements prepared me for my current Indian Lake activities.  As a member of the Indian Lake Town Board, I will be well prepared to work for the growth and revitalization of the town and bring a new prospective to the board. I will also work very hard to listen and represent the residents and businesses throughout the Town of Indian Lake.
“I am proud to run as a "Write-In-Candidate" for your councilperson on the Indian Lake Town Board.
“Thank you for your consideration of my write-in candidacy.  Please contact me at adkcamp1@frontier.com or 518-648-5636 if you would like to speak with me.
“Sincerely, Brenda Valentine”