Area Elections Debate
The Otsego County Chamber of Commerce, along with partners SUNY Oneonta, Hartwick College and League of Women Voters, are proud to present a regional debate on October 28, 2025. Candidates from five local races of interest will make their case for voter support.
Races and candidates:
Mayor of Oneonta: Dan Butterman and Louisa Montanti
Oneonta Common Council 7th Ward: Michael Forster Rothbart and Carolyn Marks (declined)
Town of Oneonta Supervisor: Brett Halloran and Will Rivera
Otsego County Board of Representatives 4th District: Michelle Catan and Eammon Hinchey
Otsego County Board of Representatives 13th District: Michele Clapperton and Donald Scanlon, Jr.
Mayor of Oneonta: Dan Butterman and Louisa Montanti
Oneonta Common Council 7th Ward: Michael Forster Rothbart and Carolyn Marks (declined)
Town of Oneonta Supervisor: Brett Halloran and Will Rivera
Otsego County Board of Representatives 4th District: Michelle Catan and Eammon Hinchey
Otsego County Board of Representatives 13th District: Michele Clapperton and Donald Scanlon, Jr.
The event starts at 6pm and will last until 8:30pm. It will be held at the Bettiol Theater in the Foothills Performing Arts Center. It is free and open to the public. Everyone will be required to act in a respectful manner.
Area Elections Debate
Date and Time
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM EDT
Location
Foothills Performing Arts Center, Bettiol Theater
24 Market St, Oneonta
Fees/Admission
Free and open to the public. Everyone will be required to act in a respectful manner.
