Town politics is in the air
L-R Town Attorney Matt Favro, Councilmen Melvin Irwin, Kregg Bruno, Supervisor Brandy McDonald, Town Clerk/Tax Collector Dianne Miller, Jim Douglass & Rick Barber
By John T Ryan
March 22, 2023, Peru – On November 7, Peru voters can elect two town board members. Having completed a four-year term incumbent, Democrat Councilman Kregg Bruno announced that he would seek reelection, while Republican Councilman Rick Barber stated he would not seek another term.
Peru Republican Party Chairman Melvin Irwin told the Peru Gazette that Eric Duquette, a local building contractor, is interested in being elected to the board on the Republican ticket. Peru Democratic Party Chairman Marque Moffett said that her party hadn’t established a caucus date, but as of today, no Democrat has expressed interest in running. However, both Irwin and Moffett said they’d welcome more candidates. Neither party has set a caucus date.
Rick Barber told the Peru Gazette why he isn’t seeking reelection. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my five years working with this board and for the town. As you know, life takes twists and turns. Kay and l bought a place in Florida and really enjoying retirement. I won’t say l ‘m done … maybe down the road, if things in our lives change, l would run again if the townspeople would have me. Right now, l can’t devote time to the town and be in Florida with my wife and family. As you are aware, l am the 7th generation of my family to hold office for the Town of Peru. I greatly appreciated being elected and l hope the people of the town have appreciated and enjoyed the work we’ve done.”
Editor’s Note – The Peru Gazette will publish a story regarding Clinton County election contests at a later date.
Correction – Melvin Irwin’s name was incorrectly written as Melvin Bruno in paragraph #2.
Posted: March 22nd, 2023 under Faces of Peru, General News, Peru News, Political News, Town Board News.