2026 New York General Election

Richard Colon

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My wife and I moved to Monroe when we first got married, in December 1981. By 1990 I had a major career change, and began to work for the New York State Department of Corrections. I recently retired, March of 2019, with just over 29 years of service.

The Race for Monroe Town Board

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The race for Monroe Town Board - The Photo News

Monroe Supervisor 4 yrs R Anthony P. Cardone, III 498 Round Lake Park Rd Monroe, NY 10950 11/7/2017 2021
Monroe Town Clerk (TFV) 4 yrs R Mary Ellen F Beams 241 N Main St. Monroe, NY 10950 11/5/2019 2021
Monroe Town Justice 4 yrs D Audra L. Schwartz 4 Dara Ct Monroe, NY 10950 11/7/2017 2021
Monroe Town Justice 4 yrs R James McKnight 10 McGill Rd Monroe, NY 10950 11/5/2019 2023
Monroe Councilman 4 yrs D Richard J Colon 31 Berwynn Rd. Harriman, NY 10926 11/7/2017 2021
Monroe Councilman 4 yrs D Mary Bingham 17 Carol Drive Monroe, NY 10950 11/7/2017 2021
Monroe Councilman 4 yrs R Michael A. McGinn 15 High Ridge Rd Monroe, NY 10950 11/5/2019 2023
Monroe Councilman 4 yrs R Sal Scancarello 11 Rosemarie Ln Monroe, NY 10950 11/5/2019 2023

Orange County Board of Elections - 2021 Town/City/Village Elected Officials (PDF archive)

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Economy

RICHARD COLON: (Monroe)
Good evening, everybody. My
name is Rick Colon. I stand on -- I
sit on the town board of Monroe.
I've been a resident of Monroe since
1981.

A lot of talk has gone on and
references have been made to the
Natzis taking over the (inaudible)
land, the Battle of Britain.
It is not that historic. It is
a question of the town people of
Monroe getting the right of
determination. What could be more
democratic than that.

People talk about having a seat
at the table. So, I would like to
thank Preserve Hudson Valley and
United Monroe for standing up and
taking this issue to the people.

The other issues that must be
decided will be decided, not only by
the town people of Monroe but also I
think that the county will have a lot
to say about that later on, about
sewer, water, who's getting what.

These things, issues are very
important to the Town of Monroe. We
have to have the choice. We have to
have our own determination. I ask
you to let the people of Monroe to
stand and vote as they see fit.
Thank you.

08-15-17-Alteration-of-Town-Hearing-PDF

Advocates for a vote by Monroe residents on the proposed town-boundary division.

- Advocates for a vote by Monroe residents on the proposed town-boundary division.

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Housing & Urban Development

Calls for the community to unite against opioid addiction.

Rick Colon

My wife and I moved to Monroe when we first got married, in December 1981. By 1990 I had a major career change, and began to work for the New York State Department of Corrections. I recently retired, March of 2019, with just over 29 years of service.
I feel that running for public office is a serious commitment, and also one of responsibility to one’s family, neighbors and community. It is understanding that what you do may have an effect on the community for a long time. So careful consideration is a must. Any elected position does not belong to a single person, group or political party, it belongs to the citizenry. I hope that the people of Monroe continue to have trust in what I have done thus far and will vote for me again; as I strive to have reasonable and sensible outlook for the future of our town.

The usual, water, sewage and traffic. Are what we are facing now. However, opioid addiction has had a great impact on our community and nation. We must all stand united against this plague, because it affects all of us.