William Carter
Herkimer County Legislature - District 5
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About the Office
The County Legislature or Executive Board is the governing body of the county and exercises broad policy-making authority. The Board is charged with implementing policy and overseeing the county budget process and allocation.
Term Length
2 years
Election Date
Nov 4, 2025
About Me
Party
Independent
Occupation
Operations manager
Fun Fact
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading thrillers and crocheting. Yes, a man that crochets. I am also a Recognized Instructor with the Professional Billiard Instructor Association (PBIA) and American Cue Sports (ACS). I enjoy teaching and furthering my students games and take pride in their accomplishments.
Past Experience
I have no political experience because I’m not a politician. I’m a person that dislikes what our country has become and want to affect change, starting at the local level. We need someone to blur the lines of blue and red and make purple decisions and choices, thus, Common Ground. I have 20+ years of experience in the transportation industry leading/managing truck drivers delivering freight throughout our northeast region and countrywide.
My Top Issues
Community involvement in decision-making
We the People should have a say in what happens to them.
Invested in distressed neighborhoods
Create incentives for dilapidated houses and buildings so that those that may not be able to normally afford home improvements will be able to.
Investing in road repairs and maintenance
We need to stop putting bandaids and on these sucking chest wounds. These roads need to be fixed properly, even if it costs more up front. It can’t possibly cost as much as all of these patches that are currently used and don’t work.
Who I'm Running Against
John Brewer (Republican Party)
Captain, Ilion PD. Appointed and ran unopposed in only other election
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