- Russell Urban-Mead, a former Hyde Park Town Board member and project manager, is running for Hyde Park Town Supervisor in a competitive race focused on transparency, improving infrastructure, quality of life, and combatting the affordability crisis.
- Paul Donnelly, a teacher and incumbent Hyde Park Town Board Member representing Ward 3, is running for re-election to continue working on the issues that matter most to residents, including affordability, public safety, road improvements, and creating a new community park in Ward 3.
- Ryan, a combat veteran who represents a swing-district in New York’s Hudson Valley, was the top performing frontline candidate in the country last fall, winning re-election by over 14 points, nearly 12 points ahead of Vice President Harris.
Hyde Park, NY. Russell Urban-Mead, Democratic candidate for Hyde Park Town Supervisor, and Paul Donnelly, Democratic candidate running for re-election for Hyde Park Town Board Ward 3 each earned the endorsement of Patriot PAC NY, Congressman Pat Ryan’s effort to elect a new generation of public servants and community leaders.
Patriot PAC NY backs candidates with records of service, including veterans, educators, labor leaders, first responders, and organizers. This endorsement adds to Donnelly and Urban-Mead’s strong momentum heading towards the November election in this competitive race for Ward 3 and Hyde Park Town Supervisor.
In announcing the endorsement, Representative Ryan said:
“I refuse to let MAGA wrap themselves in the flag while destroying the freedoms I risked my life to defend. I launched Patriot PAC NY to build the bench of servant leaders who can win up and down the ballot and actually deliver for the American people. That work starts right here in New York, and I couldn’t be more excited to endorse Russell Urban-Mead for Hyde Park Town Supervisor and Paul Donnelly for Hyde Park Town Board Ward 3.
There are millions of patriots across this country (veterans, firefighters, educators, first responders, and community leaders) who are fed up with the politics of division and ready to step up and serve. Many just need the support, resources, and encouragement to make the jump into public office. It wasn’t long ago that I was one of them myself.
With Patriot PAC NY, we’re going to help recruit and support candidates who know what service means because they’ve lived it. One race at a time, in communities across New York and the country, we’re going to build a stronger patriotic majority and deliver real results for working people.”
Urban-Mead said in appreciation of the endorsement: “Pat Ryan is an inspiring leader not only nationally but right here in the Hudson Valley. As a trusted partner, he understands the urgent funding and quality of life concerns as Hyde Park residents cope with inflation and worry about quality of life and infrastructure concerns. I am so grateful for his support and endorsement.”
Donnelly said: “Pat Ryan is the embodiment of a true patriot. He served our country as a combat veteran and has continued that commitment through public service, with a dedication to improving the lives of working families across the Hudson Valley. I’m truly honored to have his endorsement and grateful for his support.”
Media contact: Nancy Keeney, Secretary, Hyde Park Democratic Committee, hydeparkdems@gmail.com