Bates, Najdek Win In Millerton

MILLERTON, N.Y. -- Millerton's Village Board will have a new member with Jennifer Najdek winning a seat along with current Trustee Christine Bates who was re-elected during Tuesday's elections.

Trustee Christine Bates was re-elected to a seat on the Millerton Village Board.
Photo Credit: *Village of Millerton*

K Reakes

03/22/2017 10:03 a.m.

The two defeated challenger Madeline Bambery with Najdek receiving 84 votes, Bates received 70 votes and Bambery received 52 votes, said Village Clerk Stephany Eisermann.

The Village will also have a new mayor with Deputy Mayor Debra Middlebrook becoming mayor after running unopposed, Eisermann said.

All positions carry a two-year term. The mayor receives an annual salary of $6,255 and trustees receive $3,001, Eisermann said.

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