Town Supervisors Endorse Mary Beth Murphy for State Senate

Town supervisors from Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties gathered Tuesday morning at the gazebo in Somers' Bailey Park to support Mary Beth Murphy's run for the 40^th state senate district.

In all, six supervisors from the district formally announced their support, including three from northern Westchester: Bedford's Lee Roberts, Pound Ridge's Gary Warshauer and North Salem's Warren Lucas. Roberts, who did not attend the event, said that Murphy has demonstrated leadership and competence that would serve her well in a heightened role.

"She has a first-hand knowledge of our local issues and would be an excellent representative for the 40th district," she said in a release distributed at the press conference.

Murphy, who has served as Somers Supervisor for 12 years, has also been given the nod over her opponent, Assemblyman Greg Ball (R-Patterson), by the Westchester and Putnam GOP committees. Murphy and Ball will face off in a primary on Sept. 14.

In her remarks, Murphy highlighted her focus on fighting unfunded mandates from Albany, providing property tax relief and reducing spending in Albany. Click on the video posted with this story to listen.

Warren Lucas spoke after Murphy. He noted her willingness to take a leadership role on regional issues.

"She's worked on regional issues affecting our communities, including MS4 stormwater regulations. She builds consensus. We trust her to replace Vincent Leibell."

In Westchester County, the 40th state Senate District covers Mount Kisco, Bedford, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, North Salem, Pound Ridge, Somers and Yorktown.

Across the aisle, Westchester County Legislator Mike Kaplowitz (D-Somers) will face the primary winner. The state senate race will be decided on Nov. 2.