Jamie Copeland joins Garrison board
Voters on Tuesday (Dec. 10) elected two commissioners to the five-member Garrison Fire District board.
Lee Erickson, appointed this year to fill a vacancy that ends Dec. 31, 2025, received 39 votes and will serve a full, five-year term. Jamie Copeland received 35 votes and will complete the final year of Erickson’s term. Denise Mackey, also appointed this year to fill a vacancy, did not run.
The other commissioners are Nat Prentice (whose term ends in 2026), David Brower (2027) and Linda Lomonaco (2028).
The Philipstown North Highlands Fire District also held its annual elections on Tuesday for two commissioners, one to serve a full, five-year term and one to serve two years. Christopher Tobin was elected to a 5-year term, defeating incumbent Cory Lyons, 63-40, and John Egger was unopposed for a two-year term. The other board members are Steve Sherman, Mike Barr and Don Hyatt.
