James McCartney
Candidate for Otsego County Representative, District 7
Background
James McCartney ran for the District 7 seat in 2025. He describes a career in the public and private sectors and service on local boards and committees.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports using surplus money to cut property taxes
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“Another portion should go toward reducing the tax burden on property owners.”
Roads & infrastructure
Supports investing in roads, bridges and broadband
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“I would prioritize reinvesting a portion into long-term infrastructure projects like roads, bridges and broadband”
Government & transparency
Pledges to seek resident input before major decisions
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“will actively seek input from residents before major decisions are made.”
Other issues in this race
Other candidates in this race addressed these topics. We found no documented position from James McCartney on them.
- HousingNo documented position found.
- Health & human servicesNo documented position found.
All sources (5)
- Candidates for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Sample Ballots for the November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Sample Ballot, Town of Cherry Valley: November 3, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Otsego County Board of Elections · otsegocounty.com
- Dems Oust Incumbents from Three County Board Seats
News coverage · AllOtsego · Nov 13, 2025 · allotsego.com
- Otsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their Words
Candidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
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