Michele Clapperton
Candidate for Otsego County Representative, District 13
Background
Michele Clapperton won the District 13 seat (Oneonta Wards 5 and 6) in 2025. She has worked in marketing and advertising and served on the boards of Friends of Recovery and the Foothills Performing Arts Center.
Documented positions
Housing
Proposes surplus money for affordable housing and addiction services
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“I would want to earmark those funds for affordable housing, services for the lower income, mentally ill, and addicted populations.”
Government & transparency
Pledges a dedicated constituent phone line for District 13
ReportOtsego County Board of Representatives Candidates: In Their WordsCandidate questionnaire · AllOtsego · Oct 30, 2025 · allotsego.com
“I will also have a dedicated direct phone line dedicated to the constituents of District 13.”
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, City of Oneonta Ward 5: 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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