Owego Village candidates running on the “Taxpayers First” ballot line recently announced that they are hosting a Meet The Candidates Voter Information Night on Tuesday, March 8. The event will be held at 7 p.m. at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall at 261 Main St. in Owego.
The Taxpayers First candidates are Steve May for Mayor (currently a Trustee); Earl Hartman for Trustee (running for re-election); Mike Phelps for Trustee (running for re-election); and Ed Morton for Trustee (first-time candidate).
The Taxpayers First platform for the Village is focused on three key priorities: Financial Accuracy and Accountability; Maximizing Efficiency and Effectiveness; and Ensuring That Taxpayers Make Final Decisions on Major Issues.
“Village residents deserve to have a direct line of communication with those who seek to represent them,” said May, Mayoral candidate. “I hope voters will attend on March 8 to hear the facts about the significant changes we need at Village Hall.”
“We encourage all residents to come to this Voter Information Night to learn what our team will do to improve Village finances, sewer billing and other issues,” said Hartman.
“We’re disappointed in the misinformation being put out by our opponents,” said Phelps. “This Meet and Greet will give voters the chance to hear directly from us about where we really stand on important issues facing Owego.”
“Nothing is more important in our democracy than the people having access to elected officials and candidates,” said Morton. “Voters should know that our team is truly committed to being open and accessible with Village information.”
The March 8 event is open to any Village of Owego resident and light refreshments will be served.
In addition to hosting this event, May, Phelps, Hartman and Morton encourage Village residents to contact them personally at any time with questions or comments leading up to the March 15 election.
All Village residents are eligible to vote if they are registered with the Tioga County Board of Elections.
