Fred Balzac
Candidate for North Elba Town Supervisor
Background
- Occupation
- Arts grants coordinator, New York State Council on the Arts
Arts grants coordinator for Essex, Franklin, Clinton and Hamilton counties with the New York State Council on the Arts and a former co-owner of a bed and breakfast in Jay; he ran for North Elba town council in 2023 and for supervisor in 2019.
Documented positions
Economy & jobs
Supports shifting the local economy toward non-tourism jobs.
He told the Democratic caucus he wants more focus on local food and jobs outside tourism.
ReportDems nominate Balzac, setting up contested North Elba supervisor's race, Hayes picked for justiceNews coverage · Adirondack Daily Enterprise · dailygazette.com
“I’ve talked about kind-of rethinking our local economy, more focus on local food and jobs that aren’t tourism.”
Supports state investment in maintaining Lake Placid's Olympic facilities.
At the caucus he said he did not support another Olympics in Lake Placid; the next day he said he was skeptical of the games returning but would not dismiss it.
ReportDems nominate Balzac, setting up contested North Elba supervisor's race, Hayes picked for justiceNews coverage · Adirondack Daily Enterprise · dailygazette.com
“he supports the state’s investment in maintaining the facilities.”
Environment & parks
Supports a local 'Green New Deal' approach to renewable energy.
ReportDems nominate Balzac, setting up contested North Elba supervisor's race, Hayes picked for justiceNews coverage · Adirondack Daily Enterprise · dailygazette.com
“I would like to bring a kind-of ‘Green New Deal’ approach to what we’re doing locally to promote renewable energy.”
Government & transparency
Pledges to prioritize livability for year-round residents.
ReportDems nominate Balzac, setting up contested North Elba supervisor's race, Hayes picked for justiceNews coverage · Adirondack Daily Enterprise · dailygazette.com
“I would like to prioritize the livability of the town of North Elba,”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from Fred Balzac on them.
- Taxes & budgetNo documented position found.
- HousingNo documented position found.
All sources (3)
- Certified List of Offices up in 2026 (updated 6/17/2026)
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · Jun 17, 2026 · co.essex.ny.us
- Sample Ballot, Town of North Elba: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Essex County Board of Elections · co.essex.ny.us
- Dems nominate Balzac, setting up contested North Elba supervisor's race, Hayes picked for justice
News coverage · Adirondack Daily Enterprise · dailygazette.com
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