Introducing Your Ghent Democratic Committee: A Visual Journey Of Who We Are
David Bly
Chair - Ghent Democratic Committee
Ghent District #4 Representative
David moved from Minnesota in August 2020, where he taught in Minnesota schools for 35 years. He also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives for ten years. He loves the forested hills and enjoys hiking with his wife Dominique. He joined the Ghent Democrats in 2021, and is currently serving as the Chair of the
Christopher Burke
Ghent District #4 Representative
Christopher moved to Ghent in 2016. Now mostly retired, he continues to remotely direct an art-documentation photo studio he founded (shootart.com) that serves artists and arts institutions in NYC, LA, and Europe. Living in Ghent, he enjoys vegetable gardening, attending local art & film events, and farm-to-table food. He joined the Ghent Democr
Kenneth Fay
Ghent District #1 Representative
Kenneth is a Ghent native, a Chatham High School grad, and a graduate of Villanova University. As an environmental consultant, Kenneth works to protect communities and preserve our natural environment. He especially values local conservation areas, such as the Siegel-Kline Kill Conservation Area where he often runs. Kenneth is also a staunch supporter of
Fern Fleckman
Ghent District #5 Representative
Fern has been a homeowner in the Town of Ghent since 2003, retired in 2018, and is pleased to call the Town of Ghent and Columbia County, home. She worked for a Community Health Network in New York City for the last 20+ years of her work life, retiring from the position of Chief Behavioral Health Officer in 2018. She was responsible for departmental g
Brenda Gevertz
Ghent District #3 Representative
Brenda became a Ghent resident when she and her husband, Carl Rheins, purchased a home in the OMI section of the town 20 years ago. Brenda enjoyed a career in community organization and not for profit administration, specializing in professional and program development. She capped her career as the CEO of an international professional association. Bre
Michael Graziano
Treasurer - Ghent Democratic Committee
Mike and his wife Pauline have been residents in the town of Ghent for 41 years. After a rewarding 34-1/2 year career with the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Mike now audits and consults for correctional systems throughout the country and internationally. It is my hope to contribute to the Democratic Comm