BDC ENDORSEMENTS

The BDC is proud of our endorsed candidates for 2019. In a time of great national turmoil, community grassroots activism is more critical than ever. We on the BDC are prepared to dedicate the time, energy, and funds necessary to support progressive Democrats – but we need your help, too! Please get out and vote!

Town Board
​REELECT JOYCE BECKER

​Joyce is serving her first term on the Bethlehem Town Board and appointed Deputy Town Supervisor in 2018. She continues her mission of working to improve the life of families and older adults in Bethlehem by serving on the boards of Bethlehem Senior Projects, Inc., Bethlehem Community Fund and in June completed two terms as a Trustee of the Bethlehem Public Library. Joyce is a recognized leader in our community and brings an impartial voice to Town government. She and her husband Mark have lives in Delmar for over 40 years.

Superintendent of Highways
​ELECT MARC DORSEY

Marc Dorsey is a lifelong resident and graduate of BCSD. He completed apprenticeship programs with the International Union of Operating Engineers and the United Brotherhood of Carpenters which led to earning a certificate in Construction Technology from HVCC and an A.S. from Corning Community College. After spending a decade in commercial trades, Marc pursued a career in law enforcement.

As a current Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard, instructing security forces and teaching infantry tactics, and as a former Sergeant in the Army National Guard, Marc has spent the last 13 years as a Logistics Specialist for the NY State Department of Homeland Security Emergency Services. While serving his country, his tour included a deployment with his team to Afghanistan in 2012.
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Having a strong background in the construction trades, leadership, the military, and Homeland Security, Marc understands the working needs of this department, both from a financial and labor perspective. He not only appreciates what it takes to bring out the best in a team through mutual trust and respect, but will facilitate those qualities here in the Highway Department.

​Town Clerk
REELECT NANCI MOQUIN

​I moved to Bethlehem 28 years ago to raise my daughters.  The Town hired me 16 years ago as the Planning Board’s and Zoning Board’s Administrative Assistant, a position I was in for 6 years. I have held the office of Town Clerk for 10 years, instituting changes that have increased efficiency and transparency in my office. Prior to working for the Town I was employed as a paralegal, a program educator for Cornell Cooperative Extension and  a computer operator. All skills that have been useful to the office of Town Clerk.

Receiver of Taxes
​REELECT ALICIA RONEY

​Alicia Roney was elected as the Receiver of Taxes and has served the Town of Bethlehem since January of 2016. She grew up in the Town of Bethlehem and lives in Delmar with her son. She is a graduate of Bethlehem Central School District and Hudson Valley Community College. Previously employed by Albany County Department for Aging, she was the Aging Service Specialist monitoring services and programs for the department. Alicia worked for the town as a Deputy Town Clerk in the Town Clerk and Tax office prior to her election. As Receiver of Taxes, she is responsible for processing property tax payments, receiving payments for your water bills, and collecting additional town monies. She is a licensed Notary Public.