2026 New York General Election

Community Service

Former Coach and Town President
Orange County Youth Football

Former Country Commissioner
Orange County Youth Football

Involved in raising funds for various veterans organizations in Orange and Sullivan Counties

Bob Courtenay campaign website

Former Country Commissioner
Orange County Youth Football

Involved in raising funds for various veterans organizations in Orange and Sullivan Counties

Member of the Kiwanis of Chester

Member of the Knights of Columbus - Third Degree Knight

Member of the AOH division 2

Robert G. Courtenay formerly coached and served as town president of Orange County Youth Football. He is involved in raising funds for veterans' organizations in Orange and Sullivan Counties and is a member of Kiwanis of Chester, a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and AOH Division 2.

Professional Background

40 years in the supermarket industry

33 years as store director

Expertise

Clear understanding of budgeting

Robert worked in the supermarket industry, including 33 years as a store director.

COUNCILMAN FOR
TOWN OF CHESTER

Running for Re-election to keep Chester strong!

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Resident of the Town of Chester since 1969

Orange County
Updated 9:54 am EST Nov 8, 2023

Chester Town Supervisor
Candidate
Total Votes
% Votes
Brandon Holdridge (D)
1,586
60.9%
Robert D. Valentine (R)
962
36.9%
Robert G. Courtenay (NPA)
53
2.0%
Write-in
40
0.2%
100% of precincts reporting

Chester Town Supervisor election results

Robert currently serves as a Town of Chester councilman.

Orange County 2026 election candidates, full ballot and voting guide

As of October 22, 2026, Robert G. Courtenay’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Economy

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

I oversaw the rewriting of the employee handbook (last update was 2001)

Passed legislation to open Town Hall 5 days a week

Part of holding the insurance company accountable to pay for the fire damage at the Town garage

Delivered food and supplies during the pandemic to residents

Help secure a $5,000 Grant to open up our helping hand food pantry during the pandemic

Adding Livestream to the Town Hall for transparency to our residents.

Passed legislation to open Town Hall five days a week.

Helped secure a $5,000 grant to open the Helping Hand food pantry during the pandemic.

- Passed legislation to open Town Hall five days a week.
- Helped secure a $5,000 grant to open the Helping Hand food pantry during the pandemic.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Transportation & Infrastructure

Resident of the Town of Chester since 1969

I will continue to provide Transparency of town government

I will continue to fight for Preservation of Land and protect open space

I will always be Accountable and available to residents

Advocates for land preservation and open-space protection.

- Advocates for land preservation and open-space protection.

Energy & the Environment

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Robert’s run for Chester Town Council, Ward 1, is his first run for elected office.

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New York Town Council Member, Chester (Orange County)

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