Gates GOP Picks '07 Slate

The Gates (NY) Republican Committee selected its slate of candidates for town offices in the November election.

Leading the ticket is our estimable Supervisor, Ralph Esposito, who is seeking his tenth term as Supervisor of Gates. Ralph is one of the most able and experienced government officials in Monroe County, if not New York State. His many roles in government have included FBI agent, Gates Town Attorney, Monroe County Legislator, Deputy County Executive, and, of course, Gates Town Supervisor. He is undoubtedly the most capable and savvy government official I have ever had the pleasure to work with.

Joining Ralph on the ticket, seeking seats on the Town Board, are Greg Hart and Chris DiPonzio. Greg is an incumbent seeking re-election to a seat that he has held since 1993. He also has a great deal of experience in government, both with the Town of Gates and the County of Monroe. Greg's father, Jack Hart, was a long time Supervisor of Gates.

Chris DiPonzio is making his first run for public office, although he has been very active in Republican politics in Gates since his youth. He brings his experience as a business owner to the ticket and he has an excellent GOP pedigree as the son of Betty DiPonzio, one of the most effective and popular council members in the modern history of the town.

Last, but not least, Town Justice John Pisaturo, is seeking re-election for a fifth term. He has served Gates as Town Attorney and Town Justice for 25 years. He is a well-respected attorney as well as a highly-regarded town justice.

As Gates GOP leader, I am particularly pleased with our '07 ticket. It has seasoned incumbents with a great deal of expertise as well as a first-time candidate bringing new energy and ideas to the team. We intend to run an aggressive campaign and get our good government message out to the people of Gates. We will run both on our record of accomplishments as well as the fact that the GOP team is far and away best qualified to continue the growth and progress of the town.