To the Editor:

As a result of this year’s redistricting, St. Lawrence County will be divided into two new senatorial districts. Effective January 1, 2023, part of Senator Ritchie’s current District 48 will become District 45 and will encompass the towns of: Brasher, Lawrence, Louisville, Massena, Norfolk, and Waddington. The towns of Canton, Lisbon, Potsdam, Stockholm, Pierrepont, Parishville, Hopkinton, Colton, Clifton, Piercefield and Madrid will also become part of Senate District 45.

NYS Republican Senator Daniel G. Stec, who currently represents St. Lawrence County residents in the southern part of the county formerly represented by retired Senator Betty Little, will be on the ballot November 8, 2022 for the newly formed NYS Senate District 45. So, who is Dan Stec?

Dan was born and raised in Queensbury, NY.

He is an eight-year Navy veteran and has served as a Queensbury town council member, NYS Assemblyman and Senator. As a chemical engineering graduate of Clarkson University, Dan is very familiar with this area of St. Lawrence County. He understands the economic challenge that the closure of the Ogdensburg Correctional Facility caused, the need for better broadband and cell service, the human and economic cost of a growing drug infestation and the need for cross border commerce.

This summer I had an opportunity to meet Senator Stec while he was in Massena. I found him to be very personable, forthright and knowledgeable about issues important to the North Country. He has my support.

The most basic and important act of citizenship is participation in the voting process. I would encourage voters to do their own research into each of the candidates expected to be on the November 8 ballot. Weigh all information, make your decision and Vote.

If you are not a registered voter, I encourage you to contact the St. Lawrence County Board of Elections at (315) 379-2202 for information on how to register to vote.

Nancy W. Foster
Massena