Mayor Race - Rebecca Stanton-Terk

By Matthew Avitabile

COBLESKILL — Cobleskill Mayor Rebecca Stanton-Terk is seeking a fourth term as mayor, pledging that if elected she would not seek another term in 2027.

“I would like to continue the work that I have started. I want to continue the expansion of Iorio Park, secure additional grants to upgrade water and sewer infrastructure, see to the sidewalk replacement plan initiated as well as paving,” the mayor said.

She also pledged to work on plans “to continue to find ways to be more efficient, providing additional tax relief without sacrificing services. We are expecting several new projects that I want to see to fruition.”

She cited several accomplishments in her campaign materials, including lowering village taxes by over 30%, changes in the sales tax revenue distribution county-wide, a restructuring of the village police force, and welcoming new businesses.

“I am proud of numerous successes. Some of them are a 30+% tax relief for our taxpayers, providing additional healthcare options, building a recreational complex to accommodate a diverse population, ensuring health and safety though a comprehensive infrastructure replacement plan and we have recently activated an initiative to engage the unhoused, mentally ill and addicted individuals that reside in our community and need our assistance,” she said.

The mayor promised to “continue the work that I have started,” stating that the position of mayor is “a complex one with many moving parts.” She stated that it it was “invaluable” to spend two years as a village trustee during the tenure of former Mayor Linda Holmes.

“That experience enabled me to hit the ground running and contributed to my accomplishments as Mayor thus far,” she said.

Stanton-Terk said that she has “proven to be a dedicated and effective executive officer providing steadfast vigilance for my constituents. It has been my pleasure to serve the community I love. There is more work to be done, and I would be honored to continue for another 2-year term.”