Goshen candidate Zak Constantine

I am thrilled to be a candidate for the Town Council in Goshen this fall. I’ve had the pleasure of living in Goshen all my life, and it would be a privilege to serve my neighbors in local government. I'm about as young as local candidates come. I’m 19 years old, and I graduated from Goshen High School in 2018. Though I’m young, I’m over a year ahead in my degree and I am finishing up my course load online through SUNY Albany. Despite my age, I have managed to stay extremely active in my community, living and working right here in Goshen.

While a student I spent two years as the representative to the board of education. I am also extremely committed to community service. Over the past many years I have worked with community groups and local businesses to raise funds and plan events for causes that improve our community. I have also worked to elect strong candidates to state and local office, such as New York State Senator James Skoufis. Currently I work in state government as the community outreach coordinator for New York State Senator Jen Metzger.

I'm running for the town council because Goshen needs new vision and fresh leadership to guide our dynamic community into the future. I will support our small business community by promoting smart economic development that contributes to the character of Goshen. I will work to revitalize our downtown and make our community more attractive to young people and seniors. I will preserve our green spaces and protect our local environment by working with our farmers and supporting local agriculture. I will fight to reduce the cost of living. And I will work to ensure accountability, accessibility, and transparency in town government.

We desperately need young leadership in our local government. At this level, it’s not about Republican or Democrat, it’s about doing what’s best for Goshen. That means decreasing our cost of living and creating a more vibrant community for young people, working families, and seniors to enjoy. There are no simple solutions to the complicated problems Goshen is facing. Many of our current leaders have been conducting business as usual for several decades. They need a new perspective like mine in order to thoughtfully address Goshen’s future. I hope to earn your vote on Nov. 5.