PELHAM — A former trustee is challenging an incumbent in a two-way race for cemetery trustee.
Richard Jensen is taking on incumbent Walter Kosik for a three-year term.
Both candidates say their platform revolves around the future of cemetery operations.
Here is a look at the candidates:
Richard Jensen
Age: 56
Occupation: Equipment operator
Incumbent: No
What is the single most important issue facing the cemetery trustees? To see that land the town owns becomes deeded to the cemetery for future use and continues to be run efficiently in the future.
Walter Kosik
Age: Refused to disclose
Occupation: Retired plumber
Incumbent: Yes
What is the single most important issue facing the cemetery trustees? To ensure the continued cemetery expansion and maintain a lovely place for our loved ones to rest forever with respect, dignity, peace and honor.




