Editor’s Note: The following press release was provided by Aileen Dose, campaign manager for the Village of Pelham Democrats.

The Democratic candidates for the Village of Pelham recently held a casual coffee meet and greet event at Caffe Ammi on Sunday, February 10th. Chance Mullen and Ariel Spiral-Cohen, both current Trustees, were joined by their families as well as running mates Lisa Hill-Ries and Mike Carpenter.

Mullen is seeking the Mayoral position, and Spira-Cohen is running for re-election. Hill-Ries and Carpenter, both involved in several Pelham organizations, are seeking their first term as Trustees. They are all currently running on the Democratic party line.Residents mingled over coffee and pastries with the candidates and discussed topics ranging from families and schools to fiscally responsible budget management, to sustainability and development in the Village of Pelham.

Maria Castagnozzi, resident of Sixth Avenue / Pelville section of the Village, commented that “I am so glad I went to the Meet The Candidates event at Caffe Ammi this past Sunday.  In addition to having my concerns regarding various development plans addressed, and having all of my questions answered, I got to meet Chance, Ariel, Lisa and Mike.  I found all of them to be very nice, beyond approachable and extremely knowledgeable.”

County Legislator Terry Clements also stopped by to lend her support and encouragement to the candidates.

Additional events to follow, and detailed statements and more can be found on Pelham Forward’s Facebook page as well as their website, www.pelhamforward.com.