Women know the value of living in the Hudson River Valley.
We have a lot on our plate every day: working, raising families, caring for elders, running businesses and family farms, volunteering, and often, all of the above! We all know neighbors who have lost a home and may even have taken in someone who lost a job.
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand believes that women’s skills and input are critical to get our county and our country out of the economic recession. The Senator wants Stuyvesant women at the table making decisions for economic recovery in our Town and in our County.
That’s why Senator Gillibrand has endorsed Lee Jamison in her race for Supervisor in the Town of Stuyvesant.
When women get involved, we offer our unique talents and ideas to solve real problems in our communities and beyond. When women don’t have a place at the table, when we don’t have a voice in the process, decisions are made for us that we may not like.
In Columbia County, the Town Supervisor also functions as a County Legislator. Right now, there are only 5 women Supervisors on the 23-member Columbia County Board of Supervisors.
A vote for Lee Jamison as Town Supervisor is a vote for strong women in Columbia County Government!
Women need jobs.
We can encourage and mentor women at all income levels to pursue better economic opportunities that will help them support their families. We can improve opportunities for small businesses and education by supporting rural broadband access.
Women are communicators.
Government needs to be transparent and accessible. Meetings should be covered and posted in various media, and the town could issue a quarterly newsletter.
Women know the value of living in the Hudson River Valley.
Public access to the river is key to develop tourism, recreation, sports, efficient transportation and the businesses to service them. We need to work together as a County for a Comprehensive Waterfront Plan.
Women manage household budgets.
Citizens have the right to know where the money comes from, and how it is spent. We need clear, readable, Town and County budgets, with monthly reports so we aren't blind-sided by shortfalls.
Women feel cuts in the safety net.
Women carry the bulk of family and elder care, often in addition to paid work. With 1,000 Columbia County residents coming eligible for Medicare next year, we can't afford 30% cuts.
Our elders and our special needs neighbors deserve dignified care. Caregivers who earn living wages support the local economy.
Women are consensus builders.
Mediation can save us money over costly litigation. We need a functioning Ethics Committee on the County level.