Welcome

When you run for School Board the question most often asked is, "why are you running for School Board?" My response was always "because I believe I have something to offer". That is the same reason why I'm running for NYS Assembly. I believe I have something to offer the residents of the 124th Assembly District. 

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My background and experience in business will be an asset to the 124th District. Some families in our district are struggling and you have to understand their plight. Having struggled recently myself, as a small business owner I had to close my Ad Agency in August 2017.

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The district faces challenges with a shrinking population and stagnant job growth. It will take a collective effort from elected officials, residents and business leaders to attract and maintain jobs and residents to the region. 

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Community Service

• Elmira City School District Board of Education - Elected

  • 2012- Present​

  • President- Board of Education 2015-2016 (chosen by peers)

  • Currently VP of Board of Education

  • Chair: Community Relations Committee

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• Elmira City Planning Commission - Commissioner ​

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• Elmira Water Board Commissioner

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• Southern Tier Economic Growth- Board Member

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• STC Regional Planning and Development Board -Appointed

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• Arctic League- Board Member

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• Ernie Davis Scholarship Committee - Member

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• Chemung County Sports Hall of Fame Committee - President

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• Chemung County Childcare Council - former Board Member (12yrs)

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• Elmira Rotary Club - Member since 2003

  • Paul Harris Fellow​

I would be happy

to speak with your group

or organization.

Randy Reid 

Chris Friend has voted against the interest of EVERY voting block including children in the 124th Assembly District

Erin's Law' passes: NY Legislature OKs child sex abuse prevention classes in schools

June 22, 2019  by Robert Harding - Auburnpub.com

In the waning hours of the legislative session, the state Assembly put New York closer to becoming the 37th state to adopt "Erin's Law." 

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By a 143-1 vote, the Assembly passed legislation early Friday requiring schools to instruct students in kindergarten through eighth grade on preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation. 

Our Assemblyman was the only "NO" vote on this important piece of legislation. It also passed the NYS Senate unanimously. This law would require schools to instruct students from K-8th grades on preventing child sexual abuse and exploitation. This vital law empowers our children to recognize and speak up if they have been abused and Chris Friend voted NO.     

Since we are unable to get out and campaign I figured I would create a few videos to keep in touch with potential voters. 

To view other videos go to my Media page.