After serving a decade as the police chief of Mount Hope, Paul Rickard said he wants to apply his leadership skills to the town government to benefit his community. He is challenging incumbent supervisor Matthew Howell in the June 27 Republican primary. Rickard said he would be accessible to town residents by hosting regular office…

Town of Mount Hope Republican Supervisor Matthew Howell said he is seeking a second term to continue serving the community that generations of his family call home. His top priority is to keep the tax levy stable and make the town economically viable in the long run by growing revenues and attracting businesses that fit…