Corey Ausfeld, son of former Niskayuna supervisor, appointed deputy town supervisor
This story raises questions about governance, accountability, and American values.
The local coverage treats Corey Ausfeld’s appointment as a tidy passing of the baton, as if a familiar last name is a reassuring credential all by itself. That’s a comfortable narrative, but it skips the basic question voters care about: why him, and why now? When a son follows a father into power, the optics matter.
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NISKAYUNA — The son of a former Niskayuna supervisor has been appointed the town’s new deputy supervisor, with Corey Ausfeld succeeding former deputy Joseph Drescher.
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The local coverage treats Corey Ausfeld’s appointment as a tidy passing of the baton, as if a familiar last name is a reassuring credential all by itself. That’s a comfortable narrative, but it skips the basic question voters care about: why him, and why now?
When a son follows a father into power, the optics matter. Even if Corey Ausfeld is capable, the town owes residents a clear explanation of qualifications, process, and oversight. Public trust is fragile in small communities, and merit over connections is how you keep it.
Deputy supervisor is not ceremonial. It touches budgets, hiring, and day to day governance. A transparent appointment and clear performance benchmarks protect institutional stability and taxpayer accountability.
If this was the right choice, it should withstand scrutiny. Fairness in local government is the principle at stake, not anyone’s family story.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.