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Bigness said he is running as an independent voice for the Niskayuna community and expressed his concerns
about the boards Democratic-controlled makeup. If you look back in history, I can hardly think of a time where
one party controlled and it had gone well, said Bigness.
Bigness, who is about to become a father, said he was motivated to run to ensure that his child and all children
can grow up in a town that has voices from both sides.
McParlon and Weber both have children in the Niskayuna school district, which they both said gives them a
better insight into knowing the needs of the community.
Just because the town has Democrats on the board doesnt make it a board that doesnt operate well, said
McParlon.
That wasnt where their disagreements ended. When asked about the creation of an administrative assistant for
Supervisor Joe Landry, Bigness said he doesnt understand why a part-time position needed a full-time
secretary. Bigness did, however, say that the role of Supervisor should be made into a full-time job. McParlon
said the position was working to the towns benefit in getting projects done that have saved the town quite a
lot of money.
I dont see how it could be a part-time position to run a town like this, Weber added.
One thing all the candidates agreed on was the presence of a drug problem in Niskayuna, and the necessity for
a heightened awareness and cooperation among the Police Department, parents and schools.
Living in a suburb, we think were isolated and were not, said Bigness.
Running again for town clerk is Michele Martinelli and for town justice is Stephen Swinton, who have no
opposition.