A Message from Murphy & Burns
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Thank you to everyone who supported our campaign to become town councilmen and to everyone who gave us the opportunity to share our ideas or who shared their ideas with us for a better Penfield. After all the effort, and even though the results weren’t what we hoped for, running for office was still a very worthwhile experience. We saw a whole lot of Penfield and met many interesting people. We learned a lot about the issues that are really important to Penfield residents. It was our honor to offer new ideas for Penfield and to provide an alternative to single-party local government. Tim and I have been careful to document the lessons learned from this campaign so future campaigns will have a head start and so the Penfield Democratic Committee can be a stronger ally for Penfield’s residents, especially those who feel they are not being heard by the current town board. For those of you who would like to help make Penfield an even better place, we invite you to get involved. Follow the news, attend town board meetings, join town committees, and come to a Penfield Democratic Committee meeting -- we'd love to have you join us! Most of all, continue to exercise your right to VOTE! And encourage your friends and neighbors to vote. Only about one in four eligible voters in Penfield actually honored this hard-won right and responsibility on Tuesday. Congratulations to Andy Moore and Paula Metzler on their re-election to the town board. As we wish them well in their new term, we also look forward to our role as the loyal opposition: loyalty and support for the shared fundamental interests of Penfield’s residents, along with constructive opposition to actions we believe are detrimental. -- Jeff Burns Dear Friends . . . I would like to reiterate Jeff's words. Our campaign was fueled by the energy of many great people!
We met so many great folks, and listened well. We need to transform government and get more people involved . . . apathy is a very bad thing. Please find ways to get involved and make a difference in our community . . . let's make Penfield even better!!! Again, THANK YOU to everyone who helped our cause, we are very grateful! - - Tim Murphy |
Isn't It Time For Some New Ideas And Independent Thinking?
Candidates For Town Board
The Penfield Democratic Committee enthusiastically supports Tim Murphy and Jeff Burns, who have announced their candidacies in the Penfield Town Board race set for this fall.
Town Council -- Tim Murphy
Tim Murphy and his wife Sue have lived in Penfield for over 25 years, and have two grown children: Dan, a lieutenant in the US Navy; and Kelly, a market analyst.
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Town Council -- Jeff Burns
Jeff Burns and his wife, Donna Spinella, have lived in Penfield for nine years. They are longtime volunteers at the Shepherd Home where Burns serves on the board of directors.
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Both Murphy, an IT and operations professional with Thermo Fisher, and Burns, a marketing communications and IT consultant, hope to bring fresh eyes and ears to the Town Board, which, along with the supervisor’s position, has been exclusively in Republican control for 30 years. According to Murphy, “I want to make a difference, and I pledge to serve the entire Penfield community. I think our town has much to gain in a variety of ways from thoughtful collaboration.”
Burns echoes his running mate’s sentiments. “As a long-time Shepherd Home (hospice) volunteer and board member, I have worked closely with two of Penfield’s former supervisors, our current supervisor, and many other prominent Penfield residents. It’s clear to me that a town, not just a charitable organization, benefits most when people of diverse interests and talents work together.” |
Though neither Murphy nor Burns has experience as an elected official, both feel strongly that their corporate, civic and philanthropic experiences and activities position them well to serve the needs of Penfield’s residents. Among other things, Murphy has served on the Penfield Parks & Recreation Advisory Board, has been a Rothfuss Park Community Project Leader, and chaired the Bicycle Master Plan for Penfield. Burns, prior to his involvement with Shepherd Home, volunteered with Youth at Risk, Junior Achievement, and the New Haven Community Soup Kitchen.
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Welcome to the website of the Penfield Democratic Committee
The Democratic Party puts good government and fiscal responsibility first. We believe that government can be a vehicle for change, for making the community a better place to live, and for helping all people attain the American Dream, without regard for race, ethnicity, gender, economic status or sexual orientation.
The Penfield Democratic Committee is comprised of Penfield residents who are registered Democrats working to restore two party government to the Town of Penfield. |
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