Preble Voters for Vision and Values

05/02/2026

EARLY VOTING DATES/TIMES/LOCATION 2026 PRIMARY
June 13th - June21st, 2026
M, W, F, S, S: 9am-5pm
T, Th: 12pm-8pm
112 River Street, Cortland, back entrance

05/02/2026

EXERCISE YOUR RIGHT TO VOTE
Support Dan Clausen and Joe Heath for the two Cortland County Democratic Committee positions. They will be your link to the County Democratic Committee. Vote for Dan and Joe during the Primary Election on Tuesday June 23rd!

03/23/2026

One of our own!

Reflections on years of advocacy for those too often without ready access to the shelter of the law, writes Sean Kirst.

02/05/2026

FOOD PANTRY REMINDER
Don't forget that we're collecting peanut butter (16 oz.) for the Preble Community Food Pantry. VVV plans to deliver 50 jars on 2/15 so they can be packed into the donation bags that will be distributed on Thursday, 2/19. Just drop your donation in the bin near Carol Levine's front door (1872 Fulmer Road) or call/text Cathy Merrill (315-729-7020) to make other arrangements.
Your support is much appreciated!

01/20/2026

IN CENTRAL NY, 1 IN 7 RESIDENTS AND 1 IN 5 CHILDREN STRUGGLE WITH FOOD INSECURITY

The Voters for Vision and Values (VVV) are committed to continuing their support of the Preble Community Food Pantry. Going forward, we’ve decided to “adopt” one item, peanut butter (16 oz.), to provide each month for the bags that are distributed. VVV will coordinate your individual donations so that 50 jars are delivered to the pantry each month. You can support this effort by buying an extra jar when you're shopping and dropping it each month at our designated location (any time) or arrange for a pick up. Ordering via amazon and delivering to the drop off site is another option.

If you know of someone who would like to support the pantry but who is not interested in the VVV, they can donate under a separate "Song Lake Community" group. They have also "adopted" an item, spaghetti sauce (24 oz), and offer the same drop off, pick up or Amazon delivery options.

Most importantly, if you know anyone in need, please tell them about the Preble Community Food Pantry that operates out of (but is separate from) the Preble Congregational Church. https://www.preblechurch.org/preble-community-food-pantry.html
"Everyone is welcome. There are no requirements; we ask for no personal information and there is no sign in. Food and hygiene items are freely offered"
It's a wonderful program so please help us spread the word to those in need.

For specific details about this effort, including drop off location, please call or text Carol Levine (315-345-7275) or Cathy Merrill (315-729-7020).

The Preble Community Food Pantry

01/17/2026

CORTLAND STANDARD ARTICLE: STAY UP TO DATE ON THE PREBLE TOWN BOARD NEWS

Town of Preble supervisor looks beyond board to name deputy
Posted Wednesday, January 14, 2026 7:56 am
By Sydney Lee Staff Reporter

PREBLE — Town Supervisor Nathan Shirley led the first Preble town board meeting in his term and named a Preble resident as deputy supervisor as opposed to a board member.

Shirley said the position doesn’t have to be a member of the town board, even though that is typical.

Shirley said Michelle Baker agreed to take on the unpaid the position. Baker is a commissioner for the Preble Fire Department and was one of the many short-term rental owners involved with the lawsuit that challenged the town’s ban of short term rentals. The judge sided with the owners.

Shirley said she doesn’t have a vote and cannot make motions, but will run things if he were to be absent. Shirley said Baker wants to help do best by the town.

“She expressed to me that she desires to be an asset to everybody in the town, not just me,” Shirley said. “I think she’ll be a resource for all of us that work for the town and the residents.”

Baker will also have the ability to withdraw money and make purchases for the town if needed.

Shirley said the town’s Code Official and Zoning Officer Rick Fritz put in his resignation. Shirley said he plans on hiring a code enforcement officer from Tully to do additional work in Preble before they can find a replacement.

Shirley said he is not yet ready to hire someone, as he wants to change the position from being an employee to a sub-contractor.

“We’re looking into that,” Shirley said. “I think there’s an opportunity for us to save some money there.”

Preble Highway Supervisor Jeffrey Griswold said the town recently got a grant for new blades that will help scrape ice better in the winter. However they will not get the blades in time for them to be used this winter season.

“We won’t get to use it this year but it’s over $3,000 for those blades,” Griswold said.

The board also extended property tax collection through May 31 of this year. Shirley said this will give residents more time to pay and this defers the money from going to the county for a little bit.

Cortland County Legislative Chair Kevin Fitch said he is looking into staffing and budget efficiencies. Fitch said he plans on bringing County Administrator Michael Ponticello to the February Preble meeting for him to meet and talk about the county more.

The Preble Town Board briefly discussed getting debit or credit cards for online purchases, as opposed to the reimbursements they’ve been doing. The board members said they will talk about it in an executive session and talk more on it in the February meeting.

01/15/2026

THANK YOU JIM DORING AND THE 2025 PREBLE TOWN BOARD. OUTSTANDING NEWS!!

On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul announced $68 million dollars was awarded to assist nearly 1,300 households within the state. The funding will go towards local governments and non-profits who assist[Read More...]

01/15/2026

STAY UP TO DATE: PREBLE TOWN BOARD MEETING 1/12/2026
https://www.cortlandstandard.com/stories/town-of-preble-supervisor-looks-beyond-board-to-name-deputy,177790?

PREBLE — Town Supervisor Nathan Shirley led the first Preble town board meeting in his term and named a Preble resident as deputy supervisor as opposed to a board member. Shirley said the …

11/24/2025

PREBLE FOOD PANTRY:
The Voters for Vision and Values (VVV) raised $665 to help support the Preble Food Pantry. Carol Levine, who spearheaded the effort, delivered 54 pre-sliced 1.5 lb hams, 54 bags of oyster crackers (both recommended by the pantry) and a $100 check to the Pantry this past Thursday. Wegmans donated 4 of the hams and 75 reusable shopping bags. Three VVV volunteers helped pass out over 50 bags with the ham and crackers along with the Food Pantries' regular bags of food and hygiene items. The Preble Food Pantry operates out of the Preble Congregational Church the third Thursday of each month.

11/11/2025

POST-ELECTION STATEMENT
The Voters for Vision and Values participated in the 2025 Town of Preble election with two candidates: Jim Doring for Town Supervisor and Dan Clausen for Town Board. We are proud of the campaign we ran and of the support our candidates received. We met our goals for voter turnout among our supporters, and we thank everyone who stood with us.

This year, the Preble for Prosperity group succeeded in bringing out more voters, and the majority has spoken. We accept the results of the election. We offer congratulations to Nate Shirley and wish him steady leadership as he serves as Supervisor. We also encourage the new Town Board to govern with fairness, transparency, and a clear focus on the long-term best interests of all Preble residents and taxpayers.

To every neighbor who voted, talked with others, attended a meeting, or simply paid attention: thank you. Self-government works only when we show up, speak honestly, and stay engaged. Our commitment to Preble remains strong, and we will continue to participate constructively in the life and future of our town.

11/04/2025

Regardless of how things turn out today; it’s great to see what appears to be a significant voter turnout.