ENDORSEMENT FROM SENIOR BOARD MEMBER, TRUSTEE JOHN CURZIO

 "I am proud to announce my public endorsement of and support for Mr. Michael Torpey as he seeks election to the Carmel School Board on Tuesday, May 20.

For close to two years, Michael Torpey has attended school board meetings and he has listened to the problems from the parent and the taxpayer in the Carmel Central School District. He is keenly aware of the issues facing Carmel Schools and ready to hit the ground running on Day 1 to get to work for our community.

Michael Torpey believes in fiscal responsibility, high expectations for students and staff alike, and integrity and transparency in school board governance. Michael Torpey also knows that providing a safe and welcoming environment for all students and staff while keeping health and wellness at the forefront of all decisions will lead to improved academic results.

As the senior member of the Carmel School Board, I know what it takes to be an effective school board member - and to go through the fire. Michael Torpey is uniquely qualified for the office he seeks. He is a man who is not afraid to speak his mind and a man who will always stand for the principles in which he believes. Michael Torpey is a proud husband and loving father to two daughters. He is a man of high character and true integrity who is responsive to community concerns. 

Michael Torpey will serve with honor and distinction on our school board in the mold of revered former school board members Stanley Cornish and Harold Baxter. In short, Michael Torpey will not let you down as your elected representative on the school board.

I hope that the voters of the Carmel Central School District will provide favorable consideration to Michael Torpey’s candidacy for the position of Carmel School Board Trustee with their vote on Election Day, Tuesday, May 20."

Trustee John Curzio