Primary Election Day is around right the corner, and Stephen Bedetti and Colin Schmitt are facing each other as Republican primary candidates in New Windsor’s town supervisor race.

Bedetti serves as deputy supervisor, and has been a town board member for 3 1/2 years. He’s a Vails Gate volunteer firefighter of 39 years and a New Windsor Police Department dispatcher of 34 years.

“I’ve given my all in everything I’ve ever done, and I will continue doing that to serve the residents of New Windsor,” Bedetti said.

Schmitt is a former candidate for New York’s 18th Congressional District. He previously served as a New York state assemblyman, representing New Windsor and parts of Orange and Rockland counties for four years. Prior to being elected to the Assembly, he served as chief of staff to the New Windsor town supervisor. He was also an Army National Guard sergeant.

Schmitt is now in an appointed local government position in Rockland County, and works in commercial real estate with his wife.

“I can deliver. I am ready on day one. I have the knowledge and experience to be able to ensure we execute at a high level all of the functions that happen at town hall in New Windsor and across this wonderful town,” Schmitt said.

Both candidates said they have concerns about public safety and want to keep taxes low.

“I have a mother who's a senior citizen in her early 80s, fixed-income. I can see the struggle she goes through, and the taxes are important for everybody to keep them down,” Bedetti said. “Even the younger kids today, the younger generation trying to buy homes and stuff. It's difficult for them.”

“We've seen the police department decrease in size over 25%. I want to make sure that our police department is fully staffed, fully equipped and has the full support of our town government,” Schmitt said.

Bedetti said he’d like to address water issues and get the more than $65 million new water sewage plant project the town’s been working on done if elected. He’s also looking to keep moving the town in a direction to complete more recreation goals.

“It's a goal I’ve had for a long time. I'd be happy. I want to serve. I want to continue serving the residents of New Windsor,” Bedetti said.

Schmitt said he put a three-point plan together, saying the town will not tolerate migrants being sent there. He also said he’ll be focused on businesses and preserving natural resources if elected.

“I have a proven track record of delivering conservative, Republican results for the town of New Windsor residents,” Schmitt said.

Registered Republicans in New Windsor can vote for either candidate on Primary Day, which is June 27.