Mr. James F. Garnsey IHS '49 has generously shared a document, that was created as a gift to him, by Janet C. Kirkland, IHS '57. James Garnsey holds the record of the person who served in the position of Mayor of Ilion for the longest number of years. Janet Kirkland was Ilion's first female village trustee. In 1988, she dedicated and presented her historical booklet of Ilion elected officials to Mr. Garnsey. Janet's booklet chronicled the history of Ilion government, up to 1988. She compiled information on every President/Mayor and Trustee as of that date. With the permission of James Garnsey, this wonderful booklet, "The Honorable James F. Garnsey", a history of village elected officials, is now available. (June 6, 2014

This year's election will be held on June 17, 2014. The open positions are Mayor, two Trustees for four-year terms and one Trustee for a two year term. Three of the four sitting Trustees were appointed and not elected. The current Mayor was also not elected to that position and is merely filling the position after John Stephens resigned as Mayor. Other candidates are also invited to submit their credentials for inclusion on this page. (May 29, 2014)

Democratic Candidates Credentials

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County

PROFILE:
BS Management - Utica College of Syracuse University
AAS Retail Business Management - Mohawk Valley Community College
Catholic Charities USA, Leadership Institute, VIRTUS Training Facilitator

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Catholic Charities of Herkimer County
Executive Director (2002-Present),Fiscal Director (1998-2003)
Program Director (1992-2002)

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
Remington Arms Co., Inc., Inventory Control, Computer Operator and Computer Systems Analyst(1970-1990)

MEMBERSHIPS:
Herkimer County DSS/Educ. Liaison Committee
Herkimer County Human Development Committee
Cornell Cooperative Extension Board of Directors
Human Resource Committee
Catholic Charities Roman Catholic Charities Diocese of Albany
Health Friends Advisory Council
MVCAA Board of Directors
Training and Development Committee CCRCDA

PERSONAL:
Married 45 years to wife Linda
3 Adult children and 7 grandchildren
Lifelong valley resident

RETIRED TEACHER
Mohawk Central School District

PROFILE:
BA Biology, Boston University 1969
MA Science Education, Syracuse 1972

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Mohawk Central School District
     Chemistry Teacher, Football/Basketball/Tennis Coach (1986-2009)
Pine Plains Central School District
     Biology Teacher, Head Football Coach, Basketball/Tennis Coach (1972-1986)

MEMBERSHIPS:
Board of Directors-YMCA - Secretary
Ilion Zoning Board
Ilion Municipal Utilites Board (MUB) Commissioner
Olive Branch Lodge 40, F&AM
Christmas in Ilion - Co-Chairman

PERSONAL:
Married
Born and raised in Ilion
IHS Graduate 1965

PROFESSOR, RADIO-TV BROADCASTING:
Over 30 years of classroom teaching experience
Strong history of course and curriculum development
Student-oriented approach to education
Successful grant writer
Award-winning producer
Internet Academy (on-line teaching) Faculty since Fall, 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Herkimer County Community College, Herkimer, NY
Professor (2003-Present)
Associate Professor (1993-2003),
Assistant Professor (1983-1993),
Instructor (1979-1983)
General Manager, WVHC (Herkimer CCC)1991-1998

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
Cantor - Temple Beth-El, Utica, NY 1985-Present

MEMBERSHIPS:
Herkimer Hospice Memorial Foundation
     Chairman (1997 - 2005, 2011-present) and Board of Directors (1992-Present)
Ilion Economic Development Council
     Member 1997-2001
Valley United Way EFS Committee, Ilion, NY
     Member 2003-Present
NYSARC Media awards
     Judge 2005-Present
Temple Beth Joseph, Herkimer, NY
     1980 - Present and President (1992-1995)

PERSONAL:
Married to wife, Vicki
2 adult children

PROFILE:
RN (Registered Nurse Degree) from Crouse-Irving Memorial Hospital
BSN from SUNY IT
MSN from SUNY IT
ANCC - Certified Adult and Family Nurse Practitioner

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Central NY Psychiatric Center

OTHER EMPLOYMENT:
Health Care Provider SUNY Oneonta
Urgent Care/Emergency Care
Primary Care
Occupational Health
Rheumatology and Education

MEMBERSHIPS:
Herkimer County Democratic Committee
Faxton-St. Luke's Heath Care Winning Diabetes Performance Team
Herkimer Humane Society Volunteer
American Red Cross
Great American Irish Festival
Boilermaker Road Race

PERSONAL:
Married to Kevin McKinley
2 adult children, Mark and Erin
IHS Graduate