The Peru Gazette

By John T. Ryan

Former Clinton County Legislator James Langley is reentering the political arena as a Republican candidate for the Peru Town Council in this November’s election. Langley, who chaired the county legislature for several years, commented, “I may be termed out as a county legislator, but I still have a lot to offer the community.” A few years ago the Clinton County Legislature voted to limit legislator terms of office to 10 consecutive years.”

Peru native and resident Dwane Bast is the other Republican candidate. Bast, the owner-operator of Adirondack Coffee Roasters, said, “My heart is really into this. I love Peru and want to work hard to keep it a great community.”

Town Clerk Kathy Flynn nominated James Langley and Town Counselor/County Republican Chairman Donald McBrayer nominated Dwane Bast at the June 25^th Republican caucus.

Langley and Bast will oppose Democrat incumbents Brandy McDonald and Kregg Bruno who the Democrats nominated at their June 24th caucus.  The two top vote getters will win the race.

The Peru Gazette will ask each candidate for an interview prior to the November election.