2026 New York General Election

Daniel Sturm

Daniel Sturm earned a degree in political science from SUNY New Paltz. He has raised two children with his wife, Dina.

Daniel Sturm previously worked as a bellhop at the Raleigh, a manager at Brown's, and a busboy at Kutsher's.

Daniel serves as Town Supervisor of Bethel. He has served as supervisor for 18 years and previously served four years as a Town Board councilmember.

As of October 28, 2026, Daniel Sturm’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Daniel Sturm currently serves as Bethel Town Supervisor. He was elected in 2007 and has served as supervisor for 18 years. He previously served four years as a town councilmember.

- Supports a community-solar project to provide cost-efficient solar energy to residents and nearby businesses.
- As Town Supervisor, Sturm said Bethel's conversion to LED smart-node streetlights reduces energy use, saves taxpayer money, and lowers its carbon footprint.

Daniel Sturm is a graduate of SUNY New Paltz, where he studied political science.

Daniel has served as Bethel town supervisor for 18 years. He previously served four years as a town council member.

- Supports converting town streetlights to light-emitting diode smart lighting to reduce energy use and carbon emissions.
- Supports a community solar partnership intended to provide residents and nearby businesses with cost-efficient solar energy.

Daniel Sturm currently serves as Town Supervisor for the Town of Bethel and was elected in 2021.

Daniel Sturm graduated from SUNY New Paltz with a degree in political science.

Daniel has served on the Bethel Town Board for 22 years, including four years as a councilmember and 18 years as supervisor.

- Seeks grants to improve the town while keeping taxes as low as possible.
- Prioritizes creating jobs and economic opportunities for residents.

- Prioritizes protecting natural resources, quality of life, and community character.

Daniel currently serves as Bethel town supervisor. A news report states that he had served as supervisor for 18 years after previously serving four years as a town council member.

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Daniel Sturm has a degree in political science from SUNY New Paltz.

Sturm promises new way for Bethel

Daniel has served as Bethel supervisor for 18 years, after serving four years as a Town Board member.

Dan Sturm seeks another term as Bethel Supervisor

Prioritizes keeping taxes low, pursuing grants for town improvements, and creating jobs and economic opportunities.

Economy

Appoint Sustainable Bethel Committee Members
Mr. Sturm read the following statement:
1. The Sustainable Bethel Committee are doing a great job.
2. In 2023 they will help to incorporating green initiatives and energy efficiency into our two big projects (Highway Garage and Town Hall).
3. The Bethel Solar Array Project was completed in 2022. There still are some issues with signing up. We are working through the issues.

Town of Bethel (January 25, 2023 Regular Meeting) — PDF

Plans to incorporate green initiatives and energy efficiency into the Highway Garage and Town Hall projects.

- Plans to incorporate green initiatives and energy efficiency into the Highway Garage and Town Hall projects.

Public Services

Housing & Urban Development

Public Safety

Supports smart-node streetlights that can be dimmed when appropriate and identify outages.

Transportation & Infrastructure

3. The Bethel Solar Array Project was completed in 2022. There still are some issues with signing up. We are working through the issues.
4. This year we are working on energy efficient passive house standard Town Hall and energy efficient plus money saving Highway Garage in the works.
5. Recertifying as a Climate Smart Community.

Plans to recertify Bethel as a Climate Smart Community.

Supports community solar partnerships to provide residents and nearby businesses with cost-efficient solar energy.

Supports converting town streetlights to LED technology to reduce energy use, lower costs, improve lighting, and reduce carbon emissions.

Plans to develop an energy-efficient Town Hall and Highway Garage.

- Plans to develop an energy-efficient Town Hall and Highway Garage.

New York Town Supervisor, Bethel

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