Our Democratic Candidates

Mary Lou Carolan is running for Newburgh Town Council to add a fresh voice and vision to the board and help build a community that works for everyone. Mary Lou is focused on economic growth, green spaces, and providing programs and services for our families, youth, and seniors. Adding her voice and experience will build a strong Town Council where all members working together will increase opportunities for us all.

Mary Lou has dedicated over 30 years managing multimillion dollar organizations and leading public libraries. She will use that experience to ensure that your hard earned tax dollars are spent wisely.   We all deserve a Newburgh Town Council person who is interested in expanding the tax base with programs and grants to support retail, small businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals and the arts. We don’t NEED any more warehouses, big box stores and storage units. Let’s build places to connect and build community. Let’s put Families First!

Mary Lou will work to help create next-gen housing and employment opportunities for all of our working families and inspire the development of walkable town centers with restaurants, arts organizations, and businesses that reflect our Town’s diverse communities and enhance the quality of life for all of us living here.

We deserve a Newburgh Town Council that prioritizes YOU. You deserve A Newburgh Town Council member that genuinely listens, cares, and responds to your concerns.

Mary Lou will bring her enthusiastic energy and action to the table to make sure your voices are heard loud and clear.

Now more than ever we need to show up for our Newburgh Town neighbors.

Mary Lou will show up for you!

She will: -Grow our local economy by attracting new businesses and revamping our zoning so we are not just a town of storage facilities. -Enhance our quality of life by preserving our green spaces, creating walkable town centers and develop safter traffic patterns for our families. -Strengthen our local government by improving communication with you and bringing more funding and fresh ideas to our town.

Mary Lou holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master’s degree in Library Science along with a certificate for Public Library Administration.

Vote for Mary Lou Carolan on November 4th. The Smart Choice for Newburgh!

Dr. Mary L. McLymore was born and raised in Newburgh, New York to the late Deacon James Earnest Shiles Jr and Annie Ruth Bryant Shiles. She has been a resident in Newburgh, N.Y. for over 50 years. Dr. McLymore is the mother of 4 and the grandmother of 9.

Dr. McLymore retired in 2016 as Assistant Director I after 35 years from Hudson Valley Developmental Disability Office, OMRDD. Currently she is a Chaplain for the Newburgh Police Department.

Dr. McLymore graduated from the Newburgh NY Enlarge City School District. She attended The Chaplaincy Training Institute in Law Enforcement, Middletown, NY, where she is certified and licensed as a CTI Chaplain in 2020.

She attended the Midwest College of Theology, Iberia, Missouri, where she received her master’s degree of Theology with Solitarian Honors of Biblical Studies of Theology in 2018. She furthered her education and received her Doctorate Degree with Solitarian Studies in Biblical Studies of Theology from the Midwest collage of Theology in 2019.

She was a board member of the Newburgh Community Action Collation and a member of the NAACP. She currently serves as a board member for several local organizations: Newburgh Interfaith Emergency Housing for Project Life Nonprofit Organization and the Christion Ministerial Fellowship of Newburgh and Vicinity, also the President and choir director of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Community Choir of Newburgh. She is the assistant Director for the Spirit of Unity Gospel Choir of Poughkeepsie, NY, Where Education committee, women’s committee, praise team and the Bill Loosie Mass Choir.

Dr. McLymore is a retired Delegate of the CSEA Union Local 412 of Orange County for the State of New York and remains a delegate for the retirees Union Local 916. She is also a delegate of the Coalition for the Black Tradesmen Unionist.

Dr. McLymore attended Soul Saving Station COGIC as a child; where she received salvation in her youth. Under the tutelage of the Late Pastor Dr. Robert S. Williams Sr. she held many offices until 1995 in which the family relocated in ministry to St. James COGIC and held many offices there under the tutelage of Pastor William A. Best Sr. until 1998. In 1999 the Lord called her to Ministry Leadership as a founding member of Life Restoration Church, Inc. She was the Coordinator of The Women’s conferences, instrumental and spearheaded the cloth ministry, coat giveaway, Christmas extravagancies, furniture ministry; working faithfully in the ministry until 2012. Out of that ministry the Kings Daughter Ministry was birth where she is the Founder and Executive. Currently Dr. McLymore is an associate Minister at Life Restorations Church, Inc., under the leadership of her son, Pastor Robert D. McLymore, Sr.

One of her favorite books in the bible that has ministered to her life as chapters are being written is Psalms 27 in its entirety.

Orange County Legislator Genesis Ramos is a lifelong resident of the City of Newburgh and the proud daughter of Honduran immigrants. As the first woman of color elected to the Orange County Legislature, Genesis has been a strong, consistent, and courageous voice. She is running for re-election in District 4 (City & Town of Newburgh) to continue bringing powerful representation to our community. Genesis began her career in public service at the age of 19 in the nonprofit sector in Newburgh. Over the years, she has joined various municipal and nonprofit boards and ultimately ran for Orange County Legislator, winning her election in 2021. She has been dedicated to improving communities, fighting for justice, and serving as an advocate.

Genesis served as the Founding Executive Director of the Desmond Community Center for Community Engagement & Wellness at Mount Saint Mary College. Under her leadership, she established the center, providing free health and wellness services for the community. The center continues to operate successfully to this day. She has received multiple awards, including 40 under 40 awards, and has been honored as a Young Leader by the Orange County Democratic Committee. A homeowner in Newburgh, she loves supporting local businesses and is present in her community. She has built strong coalitions both within and outside county government to ensure she represents everyone effectively.

Dear friends,

As I talk to constituents around the district, I hear the same thing from everyone. That we’re tired of the empty promises and the ongoing useless partisan rhetoric from official’s that gets us nowhere. As a teacher for 31 years as well as an incumbent Cornwall Town Councilwoman, I know a thing or two about hearing everyone’s voice, and finding a way to a solution.

I can assure you, that as your county legislator I will never stop fighting for for our community and for our Orange County values!

Gabrielle Hill is a dedicated advocate for the Newburgh community, now running for the Orange County Legislature in District 6. Her campaign platform is built on addressing the critical needs of the community, focusing on key areas to improve the quality of life for all residents.

A central plank of her platform is ensuring access to clean water. Ms. Hill is committed to eliminating the lead lines in Newburgh’s water system that pose a significant health risk to children and families. She also plans to mobilize resources to clean up the “forever chemicals” that have contaminated Lake Washington. Recognizing the importance of accessible transportation, she is advocating for direct bus service from Newburgh to Goshen, making county services more readily available to those who do not drive. Her transportation plan also includes the addition of more bus stations and improved signage for bus routes.

With a deep understanding of the housing challenges faced by many in the community, Gabrielle Hill intends to actively engage with the County Legislature’s new Housing Taskforce. Her goal is to protect working-class residents from displacement and to increase the availability of affordable housing. She is also committed to fostering better relationships between the community and local government, ensuring that the concerns of Newburgh residents are heard in Goshen. She pledges to work collaboratively with her Democratic colleagues to find effective solutions to local problems and to combat corruption in county government.

Gabrielle Hill’s candidacy is rooted in a long history of community service and advocacy. She has been an active participant in numerous local organizations, including the City of Newburgh Transportation Advisory Committee, the City of Newburgh Human Rights Commission, and the Colored Burial Ground Committee. She has also been involved with the Annual Frederick Douglass Day Commemorations, the Newburgh Clean Water Project, and Citizen Action of the Hudson Valley, demonstrating a consistent commitment to social, economic, and racial justice.

Stephen is a proud resident of the Town of Newburgh. Born in Newburgh and raised in Blooming Grove, Stephen attended and graduated from Monroe-Woodbury High School.

After high school, Stephen earned his Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from Boston College. He later furthered his education at Columbia University, where he received his Master’s degree in Organizational Psychology.

Processionally he has worked as a Human Resources Executive for over 15 years. Throughout his career, Stephen has held senior leadership positions at major organizations including Paramount and LVMH. As Vice President of Human Resources at Paramount, he provided strategic direction and oversight for over 900 employees, implementing programs to enhance workplace equity, leadership development, and organizational effectiveness.

A resident of the Town of Newburgh, Stephen is actively involved in the community and serves on the Board of Directors for the Orange County Land Trust. His deep roots in Orange County, combined with his extensive professional experience in problem-solving, strategic planning, and organizational development, give him a unique perspective and ability to take on the challenges and opportunities facing our community.”