Republican Joe Carvin launched the start of his campaign for the 17th District Congressional seat of US Representative Nita Lowey (D) on the steps of Rye Town Hall, where he currently serves as Town Supervisor. Carvin said that whle he respected the 25 years of public service incumbent Nita Lowey had given to her office, it was time for new ideas.
Carvin was accompanied by family members including wife Rozlyn and their two daughters. Recapping his professional experience in finance, Carvin said that his run for Congress was motivated by his assessment federal spending and debt are currently out of control and out of line with sound business principles.
Look for more coverage of Carvin's remarks about his Congressional campaign on Patch.