Minoa — After the decision of long-time mayor of Minoa Richard Donovan to retire after his current term that ends on April 1, only one candidate has come out to seek the position of head of the village, and that’s current deputy mayor Bill Brazill.
In addition to Brazill’s unopposed race for mayor, two incumbent trustees are up for reelection, Eric Christensen and John Abbott, without any opposition.
Donovan is politically affiliated with the Resource Party and has given his support to Brazill, affiliated with the Trust Party, to carry on as the next mayor.
“I guess it shows a vote of confidence that no one has decided to run against me,” said Brazill.
Brazill has been on the Minoa Village Board for 14 years, including 12 years as deputy mayor. Before that, he served 10 years as the village justice in Minoa, but was talked into running for the village board by Donovan and former mayor John Regan. Brazill said it has been a long-time goal of his to serve as mayor of Minoa, a place he has lived for most of his life.
Christensen has served as a village trustee since 2010, filling the vacancy of Ed Theobald when he was elected supervisor in the town of Manlius. Abbott is owner of Abbott’s Catering and has been involved in the Minoa Fire Department for more than 30 years, serving as board member, president and vice president.
Donovan’s list of service to the community for the past 44 years is an extensive one. It includes 20 years in Minoa-Kirkville Athletic Association (MKAA), now ESM Youth Sports, including three years as president, and almost nine years as a volunteer EMT and fireman with the Minoa Volunteer Fire Department. Donovan served on the Minoa Village Board of Trustees for 26 years and served as mayor for the past 12 years. In 2012, Donovan was elected by his peers to serve as the president of the New York Conference of Mayors (NYCOM).
Minoa village elections will be held on Tuesday, March 15 at the village offices, 240 N. Main St. in Minoa.
Full candidate profiles for Brazill, Christensen and Abbott will be included in the Eagle Bulletin in an upcoming edition. In addition, a profile of Donovan will run after he retires April 1.