PORT JERVIS- Port Jervis’ mayoral candidates, Dominic Cicalese (42) and Elizabeth Miller (28) have each lived much of their lives in the city they hope to lead as mayor, beginning January 1, 2024. While each has their own approach to giving back and leading Port into the future, both have expressed a strong belief in the city’s future and a willingness and commitment to do all they can for their community.
Following is a brief introduction to each mayoral candidate.
Background
Cicalese: My family moved to Port Jervis in 1984. We have been here since. My wife and I chose to stay here and raise our children. I proudly served as the City’s Fire Chief from 2018 thru 2021. Volunteering a total of 26 years. I have also served on the city’s planning board since 2016.
Miller: I am a First Ward councilperson for the City of Port Jervis. I serve as the Finance Chair and I am also a part of the Code Committee, the Community Development Agency (CDA) and on the CSEA negotiating team. I attend most committee meetings regularly to stay informed. I am also a board member for the Port Jervis Free Library and for Victory Hill Therapeutic Horsemanship. I grew up on Holbrook Street and currently own a home back in West End. I’ve held several different positions and each one taught me organizational, communication, and leadership skills. I’ve taught high school history in Yonkers, worked at Pace University assisting with study abroad and cultural programing, and I also worked for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum as a research coordinator. In my current role I am responsible for the communication and leadership for a membership of 250 people across the United States and abroad. I often meet with government officials in the Department of Defense, Department of Justice, the National Security Council, and Senator staffers, advocating on issue areas regarding post 9/11 policies.
Career
Cicalese: Career Firefighter- City of Middletown NY
Miller: I am the Project…
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