2026 New York General Election

Daniel Sturm

Sturm himself is not an outsider. Growing up, he worked the Catskill hotels circuit: a bellhop at the Raleigh, a manager at Brown's, a busboy at Kutsher's. His father, Sam, is the longtime band leader at the Villa Roma. His wife, Dina — with whom he's raised two kids in town — comes from an old Bethel family. She is related to the late Fred Obermeyer, a former supervisor.

Sturm, a political science graduate of SUNY New Paltz, said he can be a unifier of Bethel's old and new, like his hero, Lincoln.

Sturm promises new way for Bethel

Sturm himself is not an outsider. Growing up, he worked the Catskill hotels circuit: a bellhop at the Raleigh, a manager at Brown's, a busboy at Kutsher's. His father, Sam, is the longtime band leader at the Villa Roma. His wife, Dina — with whom he's raised two kids in town — comes from an old Bethel family. She is related to the late Fred Obermeyer, a former supervisor.

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

Sturm himself is not an outsider. Growing up, he worked the Catskill hotels circuit: a bellhop at the Raleigh, a manager at Brown's, a busboy at Kutsher's. His father, Sam, is the longtime band leader at the Villa Roma. His wife, Dina — with whom he's raised two kids in town — comes from an old Bethel family.

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

Daniel Sturm has proudly served on the Town Board for 22 years: four years as councilmember, and the last 18 years as supervisor. During his tenure he has continually improved the image of Bethel as a place to live and to do business.

Sturm seeks another term as Bethel supervisor

TOWN SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 300
White Lake, NY 12786

Town Supervisor's Office

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.

Sturm seeks another term as Bethel supervisor - The River Reporter

town supervisor's office - Bethel NY

Wants hotels and stores along Route 17B to create jobs and reduce taxes.

Seeks to keep taxes as low as possible and pursue grants to improve the town.

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

Voted for a temporary moratorium on major developments.

Proposed limiting homes to lots of five acres in some areas.

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

Said Bethel's conversion to smart light-emitting diode streetlights reduces energy use and carbon emissions while saving taxpayers money and enabling dimming and outage detection.

Town Supervisor

The Committee to Re-elect Daniel Sturm Town of Bethel Supervisor has officially announced his candidacy for reelection. He will be running on the Democratic and Sullivan United party lines in the November 4, 2025 general election. Daniel Sturm has proudly served on the Town Board for 22 years: four years: as councilmember, and the last 18 years as supervisor.

Sturm seeks another term as Bethel Supervisor

The article describes Sturm as the Democratic candidate for Bethel town supervisor in 2007. “But the Democrat Sturm won handily.”

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.

Worked closely with a citizen group on a heating-assistance program.

Part of the project will be built on a closed landfill — turning once-unusable land into a green asset. “Many Woodstock performers went on to promote and raise the profile of environmental organizations and sustainability issues, leaving a legacy of preservation and action in this area of the Catskills, especially when it comes to local lands and natural resources,” says Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm. “In partnership with DSD and BQ Energy, we continue this legacy and create new opportunities for our town, residents, and nearby businesses to reap the benefits of cost-efficient solar energy.”

DSD Acquires 4.3 MW Community Solar Project Near Historic Woodstock

“With the purchase of its streetlights from NYSEG and the conversion to LED technology, the Town of Bethel is taking yet another step towards reducing its energy consumption, saving taxpayer money while at the same time improving lighting quality and lowering its carbon footprint,” said Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm. “’Smart node’ street lighting technology will enable the town to dim lights when appropriate and also know when lights are out, a significant improvement to our old system.”

Town of Bethel and NYPA Install 176 LED Smart Streetlights

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.

- 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.

Sturm, a political science graduate of SUNY New Paltz, said he can be a unifier of Bethel's old and new, like his hero, Lincoln. "I think my track record as a councilman has shown I do what is right," Sturm said, driving in his red SUV passed trees frosted by snow. "I don't think you can get elected supervisor if you cater to one group."

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

BETHEL – The committee to Re-elect Daniel Sturm Town of Bethel Supervisor is pleased to officially announce his candidacy for re-election. He will be running on the Democratic and Sullivan United Party lines in the November 4 General Election. Daniel has proudly served on the Town Board for 22 years; four years as Council member, and the last eighteen years as supervisor.

Dan Sturm seeks another term as Bethel supervisor

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

Dan Sturm seeks another term as Bethel Supervisor

Prioritizes keeping town taxes as low as possible and seeking grants to improve the town.

With the purchase of its streetlights from NYSEG and the conversion to LED technology, the Town of Bethel is taking yet another step towards reducing its energy consumption, saving taxpayer money while at the same time improving lighting quality and lowering its carbon footprint,” said Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm. “’Smart node’ street lighting technology will enable the town to dim lights when appropriate and also know when lights are out, a significant improvement to our old system.”

“Many Woodstock performers went on to promote and raise the profile of environmental organizations and sustainability issues, leaving a legacy of preservation and action in this area of the Catskills, especially when it comes to local lands and natural resources,” says Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm. “In partnership with DSD and BQ Energy, we continue this legacy and create new opportunities for our town, residents, and nearby businesses to reap the benefits of cost-efficient solar energy.”

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

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.

- 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.

The Town of Bethel's supervisor-office page identifies the officeholder as: “Daniel Sturm, Town Supervisor.”

Sullivan County's certified 2021 general-election results list the Town of Bethel supervisor contest: “Daniel S. Sturm (DEM, CON) | 631 | 59.75%”; Ira Moose Liff received 411 votes, or 38.92 percent.

2021 General Election Certified Results | Sullivan County NY

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

When This 'Posse' Is Called Out, Good Things Happen

Prioritizes creating jobs and economic opportunities for residents.

Sturm, a political science graduate of SUNY New Paltz, said he can be a unifier of Bethel's old and new, like his hero, Lincoln.

"I think my track record as a councilman has shown I do what is right," Sturm said, driving in his red SUV passed trees frosted by snow. "I don't think you can get elected supervisor if you cater to one group."

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

The Committee to Re-elect Daniel Sturm Town of Bethel Supervisor has officially announced his candidacy for reelection. He will be running on the Democratic and Sullivan United party lines in the November 4, 2025 general election.

Daniel Sturm has proudly served on the Town Board for 22 years: four years as councilmember, and the last 18 years as supervisor. During his tenure he has continually improved the image of Bethel as a place to live and to do business.

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

Prioritizes keeping taxes as low as possible and seeking grants to improve the town.

Worked with the Posse on a citizen heating-assistance program.

Opposed townwide one-acre zoning and supported a temporary development moratorium; proposed five-acre minimum lots in some areas.

As a Town Supervisor, supported purchasing streetlights and converting them to light-emitting diode technology to reduce energy use and carbon footprint.

Daniel has proudly served on the Town Board for 22 years; four years as Council member, and the last eighteen years as supervisor. During his tenure he has continually improved the image of Bethel as a place to live and to do business.

During his tenure he has continually improved the image of Bethel as a place to live and to do business. The goals are to keep taxes as low as possible, and to continue to seek grant opportunities to help improve our Town. Creating jobs and economic opportunities are always a priority for our residents.

The goals are to keep taxes as low as possible, and to continue to seek grant opportunities to help improve our Town. Creating jobs and economic opportunities are always a priority for our residents. It will also continue to be a priority to protect our natural resources, quality of life, and community character.

Wants hotels and stores along Route 17B to reduce taxes and create jobs.

Seeks grants to improve the town while keeping taxes as low as possible.

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

Voted for a temporary development moratorium and proposed five-acre minimum lots in some areas after criticizing townwide zoning that allowed one-acre lots.

Creating jobs and economic opportunities are always a priority for our residents. It will also continue to be a priority to protect our natural resources, quality of life, and community character.

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

- 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.

Plans to keep taxes as low as possible and seek grants to improve the town.

As Bethel town supervisor, worked closely with the Posse on a citizen heating-assistance program and on siting an eagle at town hall.

As town supervisor, helped advance projects involving light-emitting diode streetlights, community solar, and a planned 2.7-megawatt solar farm.

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

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

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.

Town of Bethel and NYPA install 176 LED smart streetlights

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.

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.
6. My sincere gratitude to all the members who have served over the years on our Green Committee.

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

Part of the project will be built on a closed landfill — turning once-unusable land into a green asset.

“Many Woodstock performers went on to promote and raise the profile of environmental organizations and sustainability issues, leaving a legacy of preservation and action in this area of the Catskills, especially when it comes to local lands and natural resources,” says Bethel Town Supervisor Daniel Sturm. “In partnership with DSD and BQ Energy, we continue this legacy and create new opportunities for our town, residents, and nearby businesses to reap the benefits of 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.