About the Colonie Democratic Committee:
The Colonie Democratic Committee is a political group consisting of citizens, candidates, and elected officials in the Town of Colonie, New York. Together, we are fighting for transparency and accountability in town government, put neighborhoods first, combat pay-to-play corruption, and make Colonie a place young people, families, and seniors can afford.
The Colonie Democratic Platform:
Put Neighborhoods first when making development decisions.
Stop corrupt “pay-to-play” practices that favor campaign contributors.
Make Colonie’s streets safe and walkable.
Support our EMTs, police, and firefighters.
Put an end to Town Hall’s secrecy obsession and insiders club.
Make Colonie a community that seniors and young people can afford.
Restore confidence and competence in Colonie’s Town Court.
Stop raising taxes while cutting services.
Running on this platform, the Democratic Committee’s endorsed candidates won all three Town Board seats on the ballot in 2025 with overwhelming margins. Despite this mandate from voters, the GOP Chairman pledged that our platform “will not see the light of day under the Republican-controlled Town Board.” The four Republicans on the board who oppose this platform are up for reelection in 2027. In the meantime, our Councilmen and County Legislators are doing everything they can to fulfill the promises of our 2025 Democratic Platform.
Officers
Ansel S. Asch, Chairman
Michael J. Blue, 1st Vice Chairman
Susan C. Quine-Laurilliard, 2nd Vice Chairwoman
Jillian M. Krynski, Secretary
Linda M. Whelton, Treasurer
District Leaders
Timothy A. Lane, 14th County Legislative District (Village of Menands & Loudonville)
Matthew D. Sissman, 19th County Legislative District (Boght & Dunsbach Ferry)
David B. Mayo, 20th County Legislative District (Latham)
William P. Wurster, 21st County Legislative District (Latham & Newtonville)
Susan C. Quine-Laurilliard, 22nd County Legislative District (Latham/Verdoy/Nisky)
Samuel B. Johnson, 23rd County Legislative District (Loudonville & Southgate)
Justin T. Molesky, 24th County Legislative District (Roessleville)
David S. Berkun, 25th County Legislative District (Loudonville & West Albany)
Linda J. Murphy, 26th County Legislative District (Village of Colonie)
Louis C. Mion, 27th County Legislative District (Lisha Kill/Maywood/Stanford Heights)
Elected Officials
J. Alvin Gamble, Colonie Town Councilman
Julian C. Kovacs, Colonie Town Councilman
Joel M. Weingarten, Colonie Town Councilman
Jennifer A. Whalen, Colonie Town Justice
Alison M. Thorne, Colonie Town Justice
Sara B. Fedele, Colonie Town Justice
Timothy A. Lane, County Legislator (14th District: Menands, Loudonville)
Robert J. Beston, County Legislator (15th District: Watervliet, Mannsville)
Maggie A. Alix, County Legislator (16th District: Green Island, Maplewood)
David B. Mayo, County Legislator (20th District: Latham)
K.C. Weafer (21st District: Latham, Newtonville)
Susan C. Quine-Laurilliard (22nd District: Birchwood, Latham, Verdoy)
Ellen C. Rosano, County Legislator (24th District: Roessleville)
Phillip G. Steck, New York State Assemblyman
Daniel P. McCoy, Albany County Executive
Craig D. Apple, Albany County Sherriff
Lee C. Kindlon, Albany County District Attorney
Bruce A. Hidley, Albany County Clerk
Susan A. Rizzo, Albany County Comptroller
Paul D. Tonko, United States Congressman
Kathy C. Hochul, Governor of New York
Antonio R. Delgado, Lt. Governor of New York
Letitia A. James, Attorney General of New York State
Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller
Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senate Minority Leader
Kirsten E. Gillibrand, United States Senator

