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in management, fundraising, and public service,
and his track record as Councilman is defined by
responsiveness, fiscal responsibility, and a willingness
to ask tough questions when it matters most.
In addition to serving 11 years as First Ward
Councilman and five years as Police Commissioner,
Messa is deeply involved in local service work,
volunteering at St. John’s the Evangelist Food Pantry
and supporting community programs across the town.
“This isn’t about party politics — it’s about what’s
right for New Hartford,” Messa added. “Our town
deserves leadership free from conflicts of interest,
backroom deals, and personal agendas. I believe in
open, accountable government where residents can be
confident decisions are made in their best interest.”
Messa’s campaign will focus on ethics, transparency,
fiscal responsibility, and community-first decision
making.
For more information on Jim Messa’s campaign, visit
www.electjimmessa.com. or email info@electjimmessa. Gendron Belen Joins Dobbs
com
And Lloyd At WorldWCR

Jim Messa Announces Round In Hungary
Candidacy for New Hartford Original article from www.motoamerica.com
Elisa Gendron Belen, daughter of Dr. Aymme Belen
Town Supervisor and Bruce Gendron, is a 2021 New Hartford High
Longtime First Ward Councilman and community School Graduate and 2024 Graduate of St. John Fisher
leader Jim Messa has officially announced his candidacy University with a BS in Sport Management, and
for New Hartford Town Supervisor in the November professional motorcycle racer.
2025 election. The FIM Women’s Circuit Racing World Championship
Messa, who has proudly served the residents of New (WorldWCR) has added a third American rider to
Hartford for more than a decade, says his decision its entry list for this weekend’s event at Balaton Park
to run comes from a deep commitment to restoring Circuit located in Balatonfőkajár, Hungary, which is a
public trust and ensuring town government works for little over 50 miles from Budapest.
all residents. July 2025 New Hartford Police Former Junior Cup rider and current SC-Project
“For too long, New Hartford voters have had no Twins Cup competitor Elisa Gendron Belen, who races
real choice in leadership,” Messa said. “Our current Department Activity in MotoAmerica for Karns/TST Industries, has been
Supervisor has run unopposed for years, and that’s 1021 Incidents / Calls for Police Service selected as a wild-card entry by the Pons Motorsport
not healthy for democracy. Competitive elections keep 62 Arrests Italika Racing Team. Gendron Belen will join Mallory
leaders accountable, and they give residents a voice in 254 Vehicle and Traffic Law Stops Dobbs and Sonya Lloyd as the third American
shaping our future. This year, I’m stepping forward so competing in WorldWCR.
our community finally has that choice.” 69 Motor Vehicle Collisions Investigated According to a Pons Motorsport Italika Racing Team
A resident of New Hartford for 22 years, Messa 293 Vehicle and Traffic Law Tickets Issued social media post, Gendron Belen will replace Chilean
lives with his wife, Kristin, and their son, Gavin. His 433 Supplemental Neighborhood patrols rider Isis Carreño, who is currently recovering from
professional background includes over two decades 5 Community Policing Details Completed an injury. Gendron Belen has previously raced for the
Italika Racing program in Mexico where she competed
in the Italika Women’s International Cup, considered to
be the most important women’s racing championship
in Latin America.

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