State Assembly 130th: Brian Manktelow vs James Schuler

Brian Manktelow

Position sought: Re-election, State Assembly, 130th district

Political party: Republican

Age (at time of election): 61

Residence: Lyons

Elected offices: State Assembly for past six years. Previously Lyons town supervisor.

Professional experience: U.S. Army veteran. Owner of Manktelow Farms.

Issues of importance: Wants to "lower taxes, promote more fair agricultural policies, and to ensure that no veteran is left behind." Wants to reduce "red tape" for current and new businesses and says state budget is reaching a "tipping point," with steadily increasing costs and a shrinking state population.

Campaign website : www.facebook.com/VoteBrianManktelow

James Schuler

Position sought: State Assembly, 130th district

Political party: Democrat

Age (at time of election) : 56

Residence : Palmyra

Elected offices : None previously

Professional experience: Assistant Director, Youth Advocate Programs Inc. Previously, coordinator, Wayne County Youth Court.

Issues of importance : Wants to "champion policies that empower young adults, expand summer job opportunities, and enhance parental involvement in education." Wants to create supportive environment to re-integrate formerly incarcerated individuals into society. Says he "will support small business growth, address bail reform tailored to small towns, and revitalize communities along Ridge Road."

Campaign website : SchulerforAssembly

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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: State Assembly 130th: Brian Manktelow vs James Schuler