Mission
The mission of the Town of Chatham Republican Committee is to support the work of the Republican Party. We look to recruit, educate, and support the most qualified Republican Candidates in local elections. We seek to engage and grow our base through the presentation of topics that our community has an interest in. When it comes to community service and volunteerism, we plan to lead through example.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Town of Chatham Republican Committee is one that includes all and promotes open discussion on issues that affect our community. We seek to protect our Constitution, individual rights, property rights, personal freedoms, and the family.
Our goal is to protect the quality of life we now enjoy and we promise to work at bringing this quality of life to all. We will make every effort to keep our government small and efficient, while exploring areas of combined services.
We will protect the rural character that is Chatham while keeping in mind the need for employment and economic growth that is essential in keeping our young people here and that provides the tax base that will also make it affordable.
The mission of the Town of Chatham Republican Committee is to support the work of the Republican Party. We look to recruit, educate, and support the most qualified Republican Candidates in local elections. We seek to engage and grow our base through the presentation of topics that our community has an interest in. When it comes to community service and volunteerism, we plan to lead through example.
Vision Statement
The vision of the Town of Chatham Republican Committee is one that includes all and promotes open discussion on issues that affect our community. We seek to protect our Constitution, individual rights, property rights, personal freedoms, and the family.
Our goal is to protect the quality of life we now enjoy and we promise to work at bringing this quality of life to all. We will make every effort to keep our government small and efficient, while exploring areas of combined services.
We will protect the rural character that is Chatham while keeping in mind the need for employment and economic growth that is essential in keeping our young people here and that provides the tax base that will also make it affordable.
Meet the Committee Members:
Julia (Julie) Veronezi, Representing Election District 1
Julia (Julie) Veronezi is proud to call Chatham her hometown for over 50 years. She has two adult children who also live in the Town of Chatham. Julie has served on the Republican Committee for four years and has also served on the Town of Chatham Citizen’s Finance Committee. Julie says “As a committee person I enjoy meeting the people of our town and working to serve the needs of our community.” Outside of the Republican committee, Julie uses her talents to help her community out in many ways. She retired from Taconic Hills Central School after 39 years of teaching and continues to substitute teach there. She is actively involved with the Philmont Community Center and is currently director of that organization. She also enjoys the outdoors and is a member of the Philmont Rod and Gun Club and is a NYS Safe Boating Instructor. Julie is a member of the Taconic Hills Motorcycle club and always enjoys a good ride. 
Michael Hart, Representing Election District 1
Michael has been a resident of the Town for more than 22 years and has been actively involved in our Community since moving here in 1996. He lives on Upper Cady Road with his wife Debbie and their dogs Daisy Bell and Doogie Boy. Mike has served the Town of Chatham in various areas in the past. He's been a member and former Chair of the Town of Chatham Steering Committee, engaged in updating the Town’s Comprehensive Plan. He's served as a member of the Town of Chatham Zoning Board of Appeals for 3 years, Town of Chatham Town Justice, for over 4 years, and a Town of Chatham Planning Board member for 2 years. In addition to the above, Mike is an active life member of the East Chatham Fire Company, Inc. since December 1996. He has served 3 terms as a Member of the Board, 3 terms as President and served among the line officers as Lieutenant and Captain. Additionally, he is a current board member of the Morris Memorial Association Inc. 
Ashley Pirrone, Representing Election District 1
Ashley Pirrone has lived in East Chatham for most of his life. He has spent much time in agriculture and community service as a member of Columbia County 4-H, and as an active volunteer fire fighter. Ashley spends most of his free time reading or hanging out with his siblings and the family dog. 
Michael R. Blasl, Representing Election District 2
Michael lives in Chatham with his beautiful wife Dawn Marie and has one son (Michael Jr). Michael Sr owns and manages French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home. Mike says "I have always had the sense of giving to make a community better, realizing that it takes a lot of people giving of their time and talents to make a community thrive. I am the Treasurer of the Chatham Lions Foundation, Treasurer of Ocean Fire Company #1, member of the Kinderhook Elks, Communicant of Saint James Church, President of Friends of the Tracy, a member of the Tracy Board, and one of Columbia County's Coroners." |
Donald (Don) Tubbs, Treasurer, Representing Election District 2
Donald Tubbs was born and raised in the Town of Chatham and has been married to Kandy for 49 years. They have two adult daughters. Don worked in maintenance and management for New York State for 31 years before retiring. He continues to keep busy working part time for Chatham Auto Parts doing deliveries or working at their location on State Route 66.
Tubbs is very interesting guy to talk to and has lots of stories to tell, if you care to ask. He joined S.W. Smith Hook & Ladder, one of the Chatham Fire Department's two companies, in 1963. He has been Chief of Chatham Fire and Deputy Chief of Chatham Rescue. To this day he remains an active member of Chatham Fire. Don is Secretary of the Columbia County Fire Police Association and is also a member of the Canaan Conservation Club. Don says about being a committee person "I wanted to help the Town survive and prosper".
Donald Tubbs was born and raised in the Town of Chatham and has been married to Kandy for 49 years. They have two adult daughters. Don worked in maintenance and management for New York State for 31 years before retiring. He continues to keep busy working part time for Chatham Auto Parts doing deliveries or working at their location on State Route 66.
Tubbs is very interesting guy to talk to and has lots of stories to tell, if you care to ask. He joined S.W. Smith Hook & Ladder, one of the Chatham Fire Department's two companies, in 1963. He has been Chief of Chatham Fire and Deputy Chief of Chatham Rescue. To this day he remains an active member of Chatham Fire. Don is Secretary of the Columbia County Fire Police Association and is also a member of the Canaan Conservation Club. Don says about being a committee person "I wanted to help the Town survive and prosper".
Sarah Veronezi, Secretary, Representing Election District 2
Sarah Veronezi has been a life long resident of Chatham. She is employed as a service coordinator for Columbia County's Early Intervention program. Sarah is dedicated to helping others and helping her Town.
Sarah Veronezi has been a life long resident of Chatham. She is employed as a service coordinator for Columbia County's Early Intervention program. Sarah is dedicated to helping others and helping her Town.
Julia Horst, Chairperson, Representing Election District 3
Julia Horst has been a committee person for several years and served as Secretary and Public Relations Officer before beginning her current position as Chairperson. She was born in Canaan, NY and was raised on a small farm in Chatham with 9 siblings. Julia used her skills with animals to pursue an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Science. She currently is licensed as a Veterinary Technician in New York State and works at the Nassau Veterinary Clinic.
Julia has a heart for helping people and worked for the Town of Chatham in the Assessor's Office from 2011-2017. She also is Treasurer for the Canaan Conservation Club and Superintendent for the Harvest Hall at the Columbia County Fair.
Julia Horst has been a committee person for several years and served as Secretary and Public Relations Officer before beginning her current position as Chairperson. She was born in Canaan, NY and was raised on a small farm in Chatham with 9 siblings. Julia used her skills with animals to pursue an Associate's Degree in Veterinary Science. She currently is licensed as a Veterinary Technician in New York State and works at the Nassau Veterinary Clinic.
Julia has a heart for helping people and worked for the Town of Chatham in the Assessor's Office from 2011-2017. She also is Treasurer for the Canaan Conservation Club and Superintendent for the Harvest Hall at the Columbia County Fair.
Henry Swartz, Jr., Representing Election District 3
Henry Swartz, Jr., has lived in the Town of Chatham for the past 40 years and is a life-long resident of Columbia County. He is happily married to Tammy, his wife of 39 years. Has one Daughter Amanda and son in law Mike, and owns the Valatie-based plumbing and heating company, Hatfield & Joyce. Public service plays a significant role in Henry’s life. He is a 41-year member of the Niverville Fire Department and serves in a variety of other roles to maintain and protect community safety—Fire Investigator for the County Cause and Origin Team since 2002, member of the Traffic Safety Board since 2003, plus current Deputy Chair of the same, and Deputy Director of the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division since 2012.
Henry held office as President for the Columbia County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association in 2001 and 2016. Sits on the Town of Chatham Parks and Recreation committee. In his “free” time, Henry loves hunting ,snowmobiling and hiking in the great outdoors, especially when it includes his family and his grandson, Hunter.
Henry Swartz, Jr., has lived in the Town of Chatham for the past 40 years and is a life-long resident of Columbia County. He is happily married to Tammy, his wife of 39 years. Has one Daughter Amanda and son in law Mike, and owns the Valatie-based plumbing and heating company, Hatfield & Joyce. Public service plays a significant role in Henry’s life. He is a 41-year member of the Niverville Fire Department and serves in a variety of other roles to maintain and protect community safety—Fire Investigator for the County Cause and Origin Team since 2002, member of the Traffic Safety Board since 2003, plus current Deputy Chair of the same, and Deputy Director of the Sheriff’s Office Emergency Management Division since 2012.
Henry held office as President for the Columbia County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association in 2001 and 2016. Sits on the Town of Chatham Parks and Recreation committee. In his “free” time, Henry loves hunting ,snowmobiling and hiking in the great outdoors, especially when it includes his family and his grandson, Hunter.
Sally Hallock, Representing Election District 3
Sally Hallock and her family live in Chatham Center on the farm that has been in the Hallock family for over 100 years. They have horses and enjoy riding western through the many beautiful trails.
Sally is a retired special education teacher, a wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with her husband Rich, she is an active member of the Chandler Young Veterans Association. She also actively served on the Chatham Republican Committee many years ago, and is proud to be a member of this beautiful rural community.
Sally Hallock and her family live in Chatham Center on the farm that has been in the Hallock family for over 100 years. They have horses and enjoy riding western through the many beautiful trails.
Sally is a retired special education teacher, a wife, mother, and grandmother. Along with her husband Rich, she is an active member of the Chandler Young Veterans Association. She also actively served on the Chatham Republican Committee many years ago, and is proud to be a member of this beautiful rural community.
