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The Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for 10 a.m.  on Wednesday, October 25, has been canceled.

We have scheduled several exciting Collette tours for the last half of 2024 and the first half of 2025!

• Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria: August 21 – August 30, 2024
• Southern Italy & Sicily: October 25 – November 6, 2024 (same trip that was cancelled in 2020 due to Covid)
• Tropical Costa Rica: November 4 – November 12, 2024
• Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: February 24 – March 2, 2025
• British Landscapes (England, Scotland & Wales): April 27 – May 6, 2025

Collette’s own Matt D’Eramo will provide details of each trip at a Zoom Information Session scheduled for Monday, October 23^rd at 6:00 p.m. at the Education Council’s Coudersport office at 5 Water Street. If you want to attend at home, use this link to register for the Information Session: https://tinyurl.com/PCEC2024TravelSeries. If you plan to attend at the Education Council, please email jmorley@pcedcouncil.org or call (814) 274-4877 to let us know if you plan to attend the presentation at the Education Council.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the residents of Potter County who voted for me in the Primary election. Not only did I win the Republican primary, but I received an overwhelming response from the Democratic write-in voters resulting in me being the Democratic nominee on the General Election ballot on November 7th.

I lived in Potter County for several years after attending college and then moved to Alaska to pursue a career in law enforcement.  I started working as a Correctional Officer in a maximum-security prison in Juneau, AK for about 21 months.

In January of 1986, I was hired by the Juneau Police Department as a Patrol Officer.  Approximately 4 years later, I was assigned to the Investigations Unit for approximately 3 years.

I was then promoted back to the Patrol Unit as a sergeant where I supervised a patrol team. After 6 years, I was assigned back to the Investigations Unit, where I supervised major investigations for 5 years.  As the Investigations Sergeant, I also oversaw two drug enforcement officers assigned to the Southeast Alaska Drug Task Force.  During my time as a sergeant, I participated in numerous supervisory training classes.

My final assignment for the Department was in an administrative position where I restructured the Department’s training requirements and training schedule.

While employed by the Juneau Police Department, I had several ancillary duties. I was an Accident Reconstructionist for 16 years, and I was a member of the SWAT Team for 11 years.  I held certifications from the FBI, NRA and the State of Alaska as a firearms instructor, and I was a certified Emergency Vehicle Operations instructor.  I held an Advanced Police Officer certification from the State of Alaska and was awarded the Police Medal of Honor in 1993.

In the year 2000, I had the privilege of attending the Southwest Law Enforcement Institute’s, Law Enforcement Management College located in Plano, Texas.  I successfully completed and graduated from the intensive 2 month long college level management course geared specifically toward law enforcement management.

After nearly 22 years in Law enforcement, I retired and my wife, Lynetta and I decided to return to Potter County to raise our twin girls.

I have served Potter County as a Deputy Sheriff with the Potter County Sheriff’s Department since 2016. I am currently certified by the Pennsylvania Sheriff and Deputy Sheriff Education and Training Board.  I am also certified by the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission as a Firearms Instructor.  I have a clear understanding of the duties of the Sheriff Department. I would be honored to serve the people of Potter County as your Sheriff.  Early in my career, I was taught to treat people fairly and with respect.  As your Sheriff, I will continue to do so.

The time I served in the corrections environment will aid me in this position as the Sheriff sits on the Potter County Jail Board.  My time as a Police Sergeant and management experience will benefit me in carrying out the duties of the Sheriff.

My family attends the Gold Church where I have served as Moderator, Trustee and Chairperson for the building committee while building our new church.  I am a coach for the Black Forest Youth Trap Team and have done so for the last several years.

Thank you for voting for me for Potter County Sheriff. I look forward to continuing my service to the people of Potter County.  Please vote KEVIN M. SISKA for Potter County Sheriff in the General Election on November 7th.  Again, Thank You!

Paid For By The Candidate

The Allegany County Democratic Committee has officially adopted a section of State Rt. 21 in Almond, NY as part of the NYS Department of Transportation’s “Adopt-a-Highway” program.  The fourth clean-up took place on Thursday, October 19th.  Numerous bags of trash were collected, giving the roadway a much-improved appearance. 

State Rt. 21 in Almond was specifically selected by the Committee because of its importance as a gateway to our county. This stretch of highway is heavily used by I-86 travelers on their way to the Alfred campuses or to recreational opportunities elsewhere in the area.

This is just one of the many ways local Democrats serve our community, in keeping with the Committee’s desire to protect and enhance the quality of life in the county.  To learn more, visit  www.alleganycountydemocrats.org or find us on Facebook.  Reach out via email info@alleganycountydemocrats.org or phone (585) 610-4321.

The Allegany County Democratic Committee is the official governing body for the County Party, working toward broader representation by Democrats at the local, state, and national levels.