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Keep vision alive in Peekskill

I have lived in Peekskill all my life and feel this election on Nov. 5 is an extremely important one.

We need to keep the vision alive that was started when we first took office in 2008. Peekskill has become a thriving community and a destination location. Just look around at all the new businesses that have moved to Peekskill. Little by little the vision is coming to fruition. As the old saying goes “all good things take time”.

I have worked with Mayor Mary Foster, Drew Claxton, Andy Torres and Marybeth McGowan, and can honestly say that this team is made up of some of the hardest working and dedicated members of this community. I haven’t had the pleasure in working with Vivian “Cyndi” McKenzie but I know she will be an asset to the council just as she is an asset to the Peekskill business community. These people really care about Peekskill and its people.

I fully and enthusiastically endorse Mayor Mary Foster for re-election along with Drew Claxton, Andy Torres Marybeth McGowan and Vivian “Cyndi” McKenzie for Council. I hope you can join me in keeping the vision alive by supporting this team. They are not only our city officials, but I am proud to call them my friends.

Patricia Riley
Peekskill

The writer is former City of Peekskill councilwoman (2008 to 2012).

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