By Mark Reynolds
Town of Lloyd voters will decide between Democratic Supervisor Stuart Weiss and his predecessor, Republican Dave Plavchak, in a rematch for supervisor.
Weiss defeated Plavchak in 2025 and was sworn in in January. He is on the ballot again because of changes to the voting schedule meant to sync up future races. Plavchak served as supervisor from January 2022 to December 2025.
Stuart Weiss (Democrat)
Weiss has the endorsement of the Lloyd Democratic Committee. His name will appear on Line A.
“We have been moving forward in the town and I want to keep the progress going and cut waste,” he said. “I find it rewarding being the people’s advocate.”
Weiss said he has used his economics, accounting and law background daily in his 10 months in office.
He said one of the town’s most important issues is ensuring that “practical development stays within the town’s character and budget.” He added that Lloyd’s water and sewer infrastructure “needs immediate attention.”
Dave Plavchak (Republican, Conservative)
Plavchak’s name will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines.
“I believe in acting instead of complaining,” he said. “I chose to run for office again because I have always been a part of this community and I don’t like the direction the town is currently moving in.”
Plavchak points to his record, saying he obtained grants for the town and understands its aging infrastructure and the need to balance recent growth. He cited more than 41 years at IBM, saying that career gave him skills in technical analysis, problem solving, fiscal management, personnel management and project leadership.
If elected, Plavchak said he would create a Zoning Review Committee to analyze current zoning laws and recommend changes more in line with the Comprehensive Plan. He said he would also:
• Work with other towns’ economic development efforts to learn how to attract businesses to Lloyd.
• Keep applying for grants.
• Negotiate fair contracts with labor unions.
• Focus on town events and activities for all ages.
Other races
In addition to the supervisor race, Lloyd voters will see two Ulster County Legislature contests and an uncontested highway superintendent race on the Nov. 3 ballot.
County Legislature, District 10
Democratic incumbent Dominick Marino is seeking re-election to the district that covers Lloyd and Marlborough. He defeated Republican Gina Hansut in 2025 and took office in January. Hansut is on the ballot again. She did not respond to requests for information about her campaign.
Marino is also on the Working Families line. His endorsements include CSEA New York, the Communications Workers of America and the Hudson Valley Area Labor Federation.
Marino is assistant executive director of respite services at People USA, overseeing programs in four counties. He said he is a credentialed alcoholism and substance abuse counselor and a psychiatric rehabilitation practitioner.
In his first year, Marino said, he sponsored legislation for tax relief for veterans and military personnel and a countywide Lethality Assessment Program aimed at identifying people at high risk from domestic violence. He said he co-sponsored a bill to cap the county sales tax on gasoline at $3 per gallon and a bill giving $400,000 to Habitat for Humanity for affordable homes.
Marino said he would keep pressing the Town of Lloyd to require developers to make 10% of new residential units affordable. He said the town’s affordable housing provision has gone unenforced since it was enacted 17 years ago.
County Legislature, District 9
Democratic incumbent Amy Dooley is seeking re-election in the district that covers Lloyd and Esopus. She faces Republican Herb Litts, who previously held the seat.
Dooley is also on the Working Families line. Her endorsements include the New York State Nurses Association, the Communications Workers of America Local 1120, the Hudson Valley Central Labor Council, the Hudson Valley Building and Construction Trades Council and Eleanor’s Legacy.
Dooley, a small business owner, has worked as a massage therapist, Realtor, graphic designer and ceramics teacher. She is a co-founder of the Highland Open Studio Tours and serves with the Highland Business Association. She is also a member of the Esopus Business Association.
Litts will appear on the Republican and Conservative lines. He said he served 12 years as a county legislator and is running to “restore fiscal responsibility and common sense” to the Legislature.
Litts said the current Legislature voted in its first session to claw back 1% of the sales tax the Town of Lloyd has received for years. He said that amounts to $3.3 million in lost revenue for towns and villages across the county, making it harder to stay under the tax cap while providing services.
Litts said he wants to replace the county’s reliance on “temporary housing” with a permanent solution. He said the county spends $13.3 million a year to hotel and motel owners, some of whose rooms are not habitable.
Highway superintendent
Democrat Richard “Rich” Klotz, who has held the job for 15 years, is running unopposed.
Klotz said he has more than 50 years of experience in roadway construction and maintenance. He said rising fuel costs, tariffs and inflation have strained his budget, and that road salt has increased by $35.50 per ton. He said next year will be difficult even with grants and shared-service agreements.
Klotz said his department has repaved or repaired 4.16 miles of roads this year, including Gabriety Road, Deller Road, Cuomo Drive, Lauretta Drive, Oakes Road, Mile Hill Road, Park Lane and Lorraine Meadows. He also cited work on the Rail Trail, the transfer station and the DiStasi Pavilion. Grants have been approved for two culvert replacements, on Vineyard Avenue over the Twaalfskill and at Willow Dock Road, he said.
Voting information
Early voting for the 2026 general election runs from Saturday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Nov. 1. Anyone registered to vote in Ulster County may vote at any early voting site in the county.
Locally, early voting is at the Marlborough Community Center, 1520 Route 9W. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Oct. 24-26, Oct. 28 and Oct. 30-Nov. 1, and noon to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29.
On Election Day, polls across New York are open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Voters must cast ballots at their assigned polling place. Lloyd has three:
• Highland High School, 320 Pancake Hollow Road, Highland (Districts 1,7)
• Highland American Legion Hall, 84 Grand St., Highland (Districts 2, 3, 4)
• Lloyd Town Hall, 12 Church St., Highland (Districts 5 and 6)