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Niskayuna Town Supervisor

Erin Cassady-Dorion

Candidate for Niskayuna Town Supervisor

Democratic, Conservative

Background

Niskayuna Town Supervisor since her appointment in September 2024; she won a one-year term in November 2025, defeating Republican John Rickert.

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Documented positions

Government & transparency

  • Supported ending livestreams of some town advisory meetings.

    Recordings are to be posted once minutes are final; she cited employees' well-being and election-season public comments.

    Niskayuna to stop livestreaming some meetings

    News coverage · The Daily Gazette · Sep 7, 2026 · dailygazette.com

    “a balance we've been trying to strike between our commitment to open, transparent meetings and being mindful of our employees' well-being”
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