DEMOCRATIC 2025 Candidates
Supervisor Candidate: Stu Weiss
Town Board Council candidates: Michael Petty & Lacy Maffei
Town Judge: Bob Haskins
Town Clerk: Wendy Rosinski
Highway Dept: Richard Klotz.
Amy Dooley - LD-9
Dominick Marino - LD-10
(picture order left to right: Stu Weiss, Lacy Maffei, Bob Haskins, Amy Dooley, Mike Petty, Wendy Rosinski, Dominick Marino, Richie Klotz)
Democrat Lacy Maffei is running for the Lloyd Town Board. She is a first-time
candidate and will appear on Line A on the ballot in November and has been
endorsed by the Lloyd Democratic Party and NYS Assemblyman Jonathan
Jacobson.
“I have a Masters Degree in Social Work, have experience
working with grants and non-profits and in advocacy and community
organization. I am an appointed member of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan
Implementation Committee, a community member, and a mother of three
children in the school district. I co-founded ‘Let Kids Breathe,’ which
successfully stopped a proposed pet crematorium close to the Highland
Elementary School,” she said. I have been endorsed by: Congressman Pat
Ryan’s Patriot PAC and SEIU1199 United Healthcare Workers East.
Maffei highlighted several issues facing Lloyd: an aging water and sewer
system, road and pedestrian safety issues, a zoning code that needs to be
updated to protect the resident’s quality of life and a community that mostly
feels unheard by the current Town Board.
Maffei said if elected she would propose an immediate, temporary
moratorium on significant development until the Zoning Code is reviewed and
amended to reflect the goals in the town’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan and the
needs of the community.
“I would review Planning Board and Zoning practices for ways to better
serve the community. I would continue my work with the Town of Lloyd
Supervisor to create step by step solutions to our infrastructure needs, ensure
the budget considers and plans for unexpected maintenance as well as long
term projects, seek out grants and funding for our community’s needs, liaison
with our community’s stakeholders, businesses, non-profits, the town’s schools,
and county and state representatives to ensure Lloyd is taking full advantage of
all that is out there,” she said.
Maffei said her experience as a therapist enables her to calmly review all
sides of an issue, listen to community members, weigh short- and long-term
goals and consequences, and then create meaningful dialogue between
Town Hall and Lloyd’s constituents.
“There is a lot of mistrust and concern over decisions being
made in the last few years, whether founded or not, we need someone to
communicate with the public more effectively. Mistrust in the local government
only hurts the town. I will restore civility and commonsense to our political
dialogue,” she said.
Democrat Michael Petty is running for Lloyd Town Board. He is a first
time candidate and will appear on the Democratic Line in November.
“I bring more than 40 years of experience in bakery and food manufacturing.
For six years I served as Director of Distribution at ‘Bread Alone’, managing
logistics and operations across multiple states. In October of 2023 I joined Ulster
BOCES Career and Technical Center as an instructor, where I help train the next
generation of local workers,” he said.
Petty and his wife have raised three children who attended Highland schools.
“I understand firsthand the importance of strong schools, safe neighborhoods,
and a community that offers opportunity for all,” he said. “My career has been built
on accountability, communication, and teamwork skills that I believe are essential to
serving the residents of the Town of Lloyd.”
Petty believes the Town of Lloyd needs greater transparency in how decisions
are made and how taxpayer money is spent.
“We must ensure that developers follow existing zoning laws and provide the
affordable housing that’s been promised. We also need a strong, forward-looking
economic growth plan that attracts new industry and supports small businesses,
while ensuring value for every tax dollar spent,” he said. “I will work to make the
Town Board more open and accessible to residents by posting agendas and meeting
materials on the town website ahead of time, as required by New York State law;
ensure that public meetings are welcoming and transparent, so residents feel
comfortable participating; requiring that all discussions between the Building
Department and developers take place in open, public forums; review how parks and
recreation funds are used, for example, ensuring budgeted programs such as swim
lessons at Berean Park are actually implemented so residents see the benefit of their
tax dollars.”
Petty said he is running for the position, “because I believe in bridging our
history and our future, honoring the character of Lloyd while preparing for smart,
responsible growth. I am not a politician; I am a working community member who
believes that good communication and transparency are the foundation of public
trust. I want to help make Lloyd a place where families, businesses, and young
people can all thrive.”.
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Dominick Marino is a Democrat running for the Ulster County
Legislature in District 10, which serves the towns of Lloyd and
Marlborough. He is a first-time candidate, and in November, he will
appear on the Democratic and Working Families lines. He is endorsed by
the CWA 1120, Run for Something, the Ulster County Democratic
Women, Working Families Party, the Town of Lloyd Democratic
Committee, the Marlborough Democratic Committee, the Ulster County
Democratic Committee, NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, Ulster
County Comptroller March Gallagher, Congressman Pat Ryan, and NYS
Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson.
“Through my work in behavioral health and supportive housing as
Assistant Executive Director of People USA, I have seen firsthand how
local government decisions impact the lives of residents. I want to use my
knowledge of budgeting, policy development, and program management
to ensure our county invests wisely in affordable housing, mental health,
and substance use services. Most importantly, I am driven by a passion for
helping others and a commitment to building a stronger, healthier, and
more resilient community for today and for future generations,” he said.
Marino currently serves as the Assistant Executive Director of
People USA, a non-profit behavioral health organization, where he
oversees multiple programs, manages budgets, develops policies, and
supervises teams across several counties.
“This role has given me extensive experience in navigating federal
and state funding streams, building community partnerships, and
addressing critical issues,
such as affordable housing, mental health, and substance use services. In
addition to my leadership experience, I am a Credentialed Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC-T) and a Certified Psychiatric
Rehabilitation Practitioner (CPRP). I also serve as a Board Member of
the Ulster County Community Services Board and as the Co-Regional
Coordinator for the Hudson Valley Region with the Alliance for Rights
and Recovery (formerly NYAPRS). As part of the Community Services
Board, I work alongside county officials, providers, and community
stakeholders to review, guide, and strengthen behavioral health,
developmental disabilities, and substance use services throughout Ulster
County. Our committee helps shape policy recommendations and ensures
that community voices, especially those with lived experience, are
reflected in county planning and program priorities. In my role as Co-
Regional Coordinator with the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, I
collaborate with advocates and professionals across the Hudson Valley to
advance peer-led, recovery-oriented services, promote human rights and
social justice, and build coalitions that give individuals in recovery a
stronger voice at the local and state level. Together, we work to influence
statewide policy, host educational forums, and empower peers to lead
change within their own communities.
Marino said, “We need to expand affordable housing and ensure
thoughtful development that benefits residents while enhancing economic
growth and bringing good jobs to our community and Ulster County.
Another priority is the expansion of behavioral health services, along with
greater support for domestic
violence survivors, seniors, and our veterans. We must also ensure
responsible oversight of the county budget, making sure allocations truly
benefit everyone.
In addition, we need to continue advocating for our school systems and
local farmers, as both are vital to the strength of our community. Finally,
we must enhance public safety by expanding crisis intervention training
by making the training more frequent for law enforcement, ensuring
officers have the tools they need to de-escalate situations effectively and
reduce recidivism.”
Marino promises to advocate for policies that foster economic
growth by attracting businesses that create good-paying jobs and
strengthen our local economy.
“I take pride in helping others find true fulfillment in working in a
profession that makes a real difference in people’s lives. My career in
behavioral health has shown me the power of compassion, Advocacy, and
persistence in creating positive change. I now want to bring that same
dedication to serving my community on a county level, being both a true
voice and a listener for residents, and someone who will work hard to get
the job done,” he said.
Democrat Amy Dooley is running for the Ulster County Legislature in District
9 that serves the Towns of Esopus and Lloyd. She is a first-time candidate and
will be on the Democratic and Working Families lines in November.
Dooley has received the endorsements of the Upper Hudson Central
Labor Council – NY AFL-CIO; the Communications Workers of America –
Local 1120; Eleanor’s Legacy; Congressman Pat Ryan's Patriot PAC NY; New
York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli and Ulster County Comptroller March
Gallagher
“We live in a system that depends on participation to function. I love my
community and feel a deep calling to give more to it than I take from it. The
more we lift each other up, the better life becomes for all of us,” she said.
As a small business owner Dooley has spent her entire career in a
profession that helps others.
“I’ve been actively involved in school board elections, the creation of
school gardens, the Highland Business Association, and the Highland Open
Studio Tour,” she said. “As both an artist and a self-starter, I’ve developed
strong problem-solving and collaboration skills that will serve me well in the
County Legislature.”
Dooley said, “Some of the most pressing issues facing Ulster County
are housing affordability and job quality and scarcity, especially for people at
the beginning of their careers. We’re experiencing a shortage of affordable
housing, which makes it harder for families, seniors, and young people to stay
in our communities. At the same time, we need more good paying local jobs,
the kind that allow people to build stable lives here and make it possible for the
next generation to stay and raise their own families in Ulster County.”
Dooley said if she is elected, “I would build on the important work
already underway to address housing affordability and job development in
Ulster County. Over the past few years, the County has identified properties
suitable for new housing and has partnered with organizations
like RUPCO and Habitat for Humanity to create low-income, senior, and
workforce housing. Successful initiatives such as RUPCO’s Silver Gardens in
Highland and the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) lottery program are giving
residents more options for stable, long-term housing. I will continue to support
and expand these efforts, especially programs that help people move from
emergency or temporary housing into permanent homes.”
To help job development Dooley said, “I believe in strengthening our
local economy by supporting career training, apprenticeships, and partnerships
between schools and businesses. Programs like the new BOCES Career
Development Center are essential in preparing young people for skilled, good-
paying jobs right here in Ulster County. By aligning workforce training with
the needs of local employers, we can help families build financial stability
while keeping our next generation rooted in the community.”
Dooley has lived in Ulster County for 21 years and chose to raise my
children here.
“Six years ago, I moved to Highland to live next door to my mother, and
my partner and I have become deeply involved in our community; opening
local businesses and participating in countless community events. I am one of
the founders of the Highland Open Studio Tour, which uplifts artists living or
working in the Town of Lloyd and surrounding areas. In 2025, we became
a nonprofit organization and will begin offering artist scholarships and
expanding community programs in 2026,” she said.
Dooley said she is committed, “to bringing thoughtful, transparent, and
community-driven leadership to the County Legislature and will always put
people before politics. I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve and to help
create lasting, positive change for the people of Highland, Esopus, and all of
Ulster County.”
!Democrat Robert Haskins is a first-time candidate running for Lloyd Town
Judge and has been endorsed by the Lloyd Democratic Party, Congressman Pat
Ryan, Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger, Ulster County Comptroller March
Gallagher and NYS Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson.
“After graduating from SUNY New Paltz, I worked for the New York State
Assembly for a few years as an editor before starting law school at
Syracuse University. I completed my final year as a visiting student at Albany Law
School so that I could focus on New York Law.”
During Law School Haskins worked at both the Tax Appeals Bureau of the
New York State Tax Commission and the NYS Attorney General's Office.
“In the forty-one years since my graduation, I have worked as a trial
attorney with firms in New York City, Albany and for more than thirty years,
here in the Mid-Hudson Valley,” he said. “I have extensive experience in both State
and Federal courts and am rated as ‘Esteemed’ in both ethics and
legal ability by the Martindale-Hubbell legal rating service. In those years, I have
participated in hundreds of hours of continuing legal education. I also taught law for
more than a decade and am trained as a mediator, currently serving as the board
president of the Mediation Center of Dutchess County
(where my practice is located), a community dispute resolution center set
up under the auspices of the New York State Office of Court Administration
and providing mediation services to courts throughout Dutchess County. I know the
law, I know how courts function and I know how to conduct a trial.”
Haskins would like to bring more of a community mediation component into
the local court system.
“Many of the matters handled in the town court, such as small claims,
landlord/tenant and neighbor disputes are appropriate subjects for mediation and
having the ability to turn conflicts into conversation makes for a stronger
community,” he said.
Haskins has resided in Lloyd for nearly two decades and has served on the
boards of a number of local not for profits including Mental Health America,
the Maternal Infants Services Network, the arts organization HOST, and the
Kaatsbaan Cultural Park.
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Democrat Stu Weiss is running for Supervisor in the Town of Lloyd and
has received the endorsement of the Lloyd Democratic Committee.
For more than thirty years Weiss has been sole practitioner providing
legal counsel to businesses located throughout New York but primarily in the
Capital region and the Hudson Valley.
“Advice has been comprehensive, including viability of the business and
location, regulatory/licensing requirements and the rest of the practice serves
individual needs from wills/estates to purchasing residential or commercial
properties,” he said.
Weiss holds a BA in Economics, with honors, from Pace University that
included study in public sector economics and earned a Juris Doctor degree
from Brooklyn Law School.
“Issues facing the town are smarter planning to avoid congestion on
roadways and spreading out development. There is more to Highland than the
half mile circle surrounding the Mid-Hudson Bridge. The tax base is strained
and more needs to be done to limit overspending and optional projects such as
new pavilions,” he said. “Solving these types of issues involves teamwork and
a forward-thinking outlook. It seems like with the current leadership, today’s
‘good ideas’ turn into tomorrow’s eye sores or nightmares.”
Democrat Rich Klotz is running for re-election as the Town of Lloyd Highway
Superintendent. His name will appear on the Democratic Row A line in
November.
“I’ve been the Town of Lloyd Highway Superintendent for the past 14
years and I cannot believe how quickly those years have gone by. I have 50
plus years of experience in building bridges and preservation and maintenance
of roadways. Drainage design and erosion control systems have been part of
my daily work schedule for as long as I can remember. I have been formulating
budgets, reviewing job specs, and have the ability to comprehend engineering
blueprints, attend meetings, give input and have discussions while readying
various projects, even some not directly related to my department; it keeps me
busy and I’m always well informed.”
Klotz has completed the Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan for
his department, “which has given me great insight into areas that are more
susceptible to loss than others. We’ve listed those particular parcels on record
with Ulster County Emergency Management and will continue to update these
listings every year for loss assessment. We have an open-door
policy where we welcome all residents to voice their concerns as well as their
compliments that has helped me, our crew and our town identify problem areas
immediately.”
Klotz said the town’s biggest challenge is maximizing the department’s
budget, “so that our road projects can be fully completed without added costs,
as well as any additional roadway mileage in the town’s future. We are doing a
very good job of staying within our given tax cap. By using all available
highway assets, including grants and shared service agreements efficiently, it
enables the Highway Department to complete some very large projects at a
portion of the cost and time it took in previous years.”
Klotz pointed out that due to the record-breaking winter temperatures in
the last few years, he has managed to stretch the taxpayer’s money to the fullest
concerning snow removal.
“Equipment management is another huge draw on our budget, but we
have found that prudent replacement and updating of our equipment has proven
to save us both time and money in this economy of rising inflation and
increased material costs. It takes a tremendous amount of due diligence on my
part to keep up with the condition of the equipment and to
find suitable replacements, but it has been well worth the effort,” he said. “This
year alone, we have completed major repairs and paving projects to Lily Lake
Rd, Hurds Rd., Ose Rd., So. Chodikee Lake Rd., Jane Wood Rd., Phillips Ave.,
Sunnybook Circle, Willow Dock Rd., Francis Dr., and Crimi Circle totaling
6.23 miles, in addition to the general maintenance of our town roads and
associated town properties, such as the Rail Trail and the town Transfer Station.
We have two major grants approved for culvert replacement projects that are in
the planning stages for Vineyard Avenue and Willow Dock Road that are in
‘dire need’ of attention.
Klotz said as Highway Superintendent he has been able to turn a
lifetime’s worth of experience into many worthwhile accomplishments.
“I am, without a doubt, the most qualified person to do it...There is no
room for on-the-job training. When I am re-elected, I will continue to make this
department an example of the taxpayers actually receiving their money’s worth
and something they can be proud of as citizens of the Town of Lloyd.”