Also, Anna Whitney (Republican and Your Choice) is running unopposed for town clerk.

The Lake Placid News sent questionnaires to candidates running in the contested race. Below is the response from Ann Hough.

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Ann Hough

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Occupation: I have been working for the Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) for over 20 years designing guidebooks, maps and other promotional material.

Position sought: Town councilor

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Q: Why are you running for this position?

A: I have been a Keene resident for over 30 years. I am running for this position because it is time for me to give back more to my community and help shape its future for the needs of the next generation. I am a good listener as well as a good communicator; therefore, I will do a good job speaking for the whole of our community.

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Q: What are your qualifications?

A: My job at ADK has enabled me to reach out to residents and visitors alike, informing and educating them about the precious resources our region has to offer. My husband and I built our own home and put our daughter through Keene Central School. I served as the chair for the Keene Central School Parent-Teacher Committee for 10 years where I helped bring fundraisers and many programs to our students. I have worked on a few task forces throughout the years, assisting in planning for the future of our community.

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Q: What are your main goals?

A: My main goal as town council member would be to listen to the residents, help make choices that keep residents in their homes, grow our economy, maintain a sense of community and support our natural resources.

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Q: What do you think are the three biggest problems in the town, and how do you propose solving them?

A: Right now, in my eyes, water and available (and affordable) housing are two of our biggest problems. Keeping our current residents as well as providing for future staff needed throughout our community in years to come is a concern. Maintaining our infrastructure and public facilities while moving toward renewable resources is a challenge. I do not have answers, but I have ideas and I am willing to listen, research and reach out to those with expertise in our communities.

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Q: Other comments to voters?

A: Thank you in advance for considering me for a seat on the Keene Town Council. I promise to listen to our residents and work together to solve challenges as well as provide new opportunities.