Also, Supervisor Derek Doty (Democratic and Common Sense), Town Clerk/Tax Collector Laurie Dudley (Republican) and Highway Superintendent Kenneth Porter (Republican) are running unopposed for reelection.

The Lake Placid News sent questionnaires to candidates running in the contested race. Below is the response from Edward “Andy” Borden.

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Edward “Andy” Borden

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Age: 61

Occupation: Business owner/pastor

Position sought: Town councilor

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Q: Why are you running?

A: I was born and raised in North Elba, I raised my family here, and I have lived my entire life here.

I want to help move North Elba into a strong future, where families and visitors will be able to thrive.

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Q: What are your qualifications?

A: I have spent my life in service to the town. My 20 years as a police officer, 15 years as a business owner, 17 years as a spiritual leader, 10 years as a fireman, past vice president of the Lake Placid Pee Wee Association, past vice president of the Thomas Shipman Youth Center, and 37 years as a husband and father and grandfather of 15, has forged a gentle resilience and integrity within me. Coupling these strengths with decades of hard-earned wisdom, I am confident I can lend my insights to navigate the common challenges we face as a community. I look forward to serving you on the North Elba Town Council.

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Q: What are your main goals?

A: Housing is a big issue, and I look forward to exploring all options. Infrastructure is another area and it goes hand in hand with housing and getting our emergency room back 24/7. I’m looking forward to having a chance to work on them.

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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: Affordable housing, infrastructure and community.

In regard to housing, we need to continue to work together as a community, and with developers and business people as well as land owners. More apartment complexes would be nice.

Infrastructure will also have to be looked at and updated and developed as needed.

When it comes to community, we need to look at events that are community driven. Better utilization of the horse show grounds for family and community inclusiveness, would be nice.

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Q: Other comments to voters?

A: God gave us two ears and one mouth, so we need to listen twice as much as we speak. As a member of your town council, I will look forward to serving you.