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Tompkins County Legislature member, Frank Proto today confirmed his intention to seek re-election this November to a ninth term on that body. Proto of Slaterville Springs currently is the longest serving legislative member, elected from the towns of Caroline, Danby and a portion of the town of Ithaca.

As the state and federal priorities change, the pressures locally will require objectivity and review. Providing services in tighter financial times requires both a pragmatic and humanized approach. His tenure has seasoned him to be adaptable to these changes so local services can remain strong.

Proto chairs the Health and Human Services Committee, the Water Resources Council, and is a member of the Economic Development, and Capital Programs Committees. He is a Director and past Chairman of TCAT, represents the legislature on the Agriculture and Farm Land Protection Board, as well as the Soil and Water Conservation District. He holds a seat on the State level Blue Ribbon Agricultural Committee/Association of Counties.

"Focusing on Health Care, Youth Services , Economic Development, and Public Works and Safety, while being fiscally accountable are challenges I am ready to meet in the new term. Making sure our towns and residents are fairly represented will always be priorities," he states.

Proto has received the GOP endorsement from the Committees of Caroline, Danby, and Ithaca, as well as the County Republican Party.  Having filed Independent Taxpayers Party petitions as well, he will again be running on that line.

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