Voters in March will decide East Williston’s mayor and two of its trustees, which together makes up a majority its five-person governing body.
For the second straight election, Mayor David Tanner and Deputy Mayor Bonnie Parente will run on the same ticket, according to Parente.
“We’re hoping for continuity as we resolve some of the lingering issues in the community,” she said.
Parente said Trustee Caroline DeBenedittis would not be joining her and Tanner on the ticket after deciding not to seek re-election.
“She really is a pillar of our community and has decided not to run but I’m sure will stay very involved,” Parente said of DeBenedettis..
The mayor in East Williston makes $250 per month, while the trustees make $200, according to the village clerk. Both serve four-year terms.
The deadline to file petitions for a place on the ballot is Feb. 10, the clerk said.
Parente said petitions were still trickling in, but estimated she and Tanner would easily surpass the requisite 50 signatures.
“We’re definitely going to be ready with our petitions,” she said.
