On June 1st of this year, Skidmore College Business Professor Minita Sanghvi announced her decision to run for Commissioner of Finance for the Saratoga Springs City Council. As the first openly gay candidate, Sanghvi announced her candidacy during Pride Month.
Read moreMeet the Saratoga Mayoral Candidate: Heidi Owen West
Heidi Owen West, a local business woman in Saratoga Springs, announced her candidacy for mayor in March of 2020. She is running under the endorsement of the Saratoga County Republican Committee, but is personally an Independent. In her interview with The Skidmore News, West emphasized her role and skills as a local business woman, which she believes will make her an effective city leader.
Read moreMeet the Saratoga Mayoral Candidate: Robin Dalton
In her interview with The Skidmore News, Commissioner Dalton detailed her plan for implementing effective communication between the community and city hall, supporting the city’s police and fire services, and advocating for nonpartisan elections in Saratoga Springs.
Read moreMeet the Saratoga Mayoral Candidate: Ron Kim
Capital Region native Ron Kim is the only Democratic candidate in next week’s mayoral election. After spending eight years on the Saratoga Springs Zoning Board of Appeals and two terms as Commissioner of Public Safety, Kim is now dedicated to improving Saratoga’s infrastructure, reinvigorating democracy and restoring trust in the government. This week, The Skidmore News sat down with Ron Kim to discuss his platform, goals for Saratoga Springs, and how he envisions Skidmore students as actors in this work.
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