My name is Marianne Buttenschon. I’m running for re-election for the New York State Assembly 119th District.  I was first elected in 2018 and have spent my first term working to support the interests of the residents on our district.

I am a lifelong resident of Oneida County and a Democrat since the age of eighteen. I grew up in Whitesboro. My father and mentor, Bill Goodman,  served the people of Whitestown continuously for over forty years- first as Town Supervisor and now as a member of the County Legislature. My husband Don and I have lived in Marcy for over thirty years. We raised our three children on Luke Road and grew a successful business, the Buttenschon Christmas Tree Farm, literally from the ground up.  We are the proud parents of our three children and two grandchildren.

I worked at Mohawk Valley Community College for two decades. I went from student intern to academic dean.  Education is a community priority and will always be one to me.

I have worked with the leadership and residents in Utica, Rome, Whitestown, Frankfort, Marcy and Floyd in my tenure in the assembly. During this period of health and economic challenges we must all look inside ourselves and decide what level of effort we must put forth for each other.

I have always put forth maximum effort. I have co-sponsored hundreds of bills and was the primary sponsor on bills that will have a positive impact on our communities.  I have attended or hosted hundreds of meetings and as sub-chair of exports collected research from small and large businesses on what best will provide the  I have a passion for serving our community and always try to do what is best for everyone.