Somers Elections: Democrat Robbins Runs for Supervisor; Kriedberg and Foley for Town Board

Somers residents will soon head to the polls to decide who will take over the Town Supervisor position, currently held by Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy who has decided not to seek re-election.

Voters will also decide on the other two seats for town council members, which are being sought after by both Republicans and Democrats.


The Somers Democratic Committee has endorsed Christine Robbins, chairwoman of the Committee, for the supervisor position. Chris Foley and Harvey Kriedberg are the two Democrats endorsed for the two open council member seats.

Check back with Patch for more on the Somers Republican Committee's picks for the supervisor and town board seats.

"This is a powerful, talented slate that is going to make Somers run better than ever before and make every resident of Somers proud of how efficient and people-friendly local government can be," Somers Democrats wrote on their website.

Robbins has experience as a civic leader, marketing manager, fundraiser and political consultant. She is involved in various town organizations and community boards.

Foley, an attorney, is currently serving on the Somers Planning Board. He is involved in the community as a soccer coach for AYSO and FC Somers.

Kriedberg, who is currently serving as a trustee on the Somers School Board, is a retired teacher and administrator who served in the New York City school system for 30 years. He is also a former president of the Heritage Hills Society.

All three candidates have been endorsed by the Democratic Party, Independence Party and Working Families Party.

The Somers Democratic Town Committee has also endorsed County Legislators Michael Kaplowitz and Peter Harckham for re-election.