Lynne Bialas McHugh, candidate for Oneida Common Council Ward 1, is holding a meet-and-greet event open to the public at HipStir Caf\u00e9 from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 29; the public is encouraged to come to meet her and discuss their thoughts, feelings and concerns about Oneida and its future. Early voting starts that day at St. Paul\u2019s Church on Sayles Street in Oneida, and Election Day is Tuesday, Nov 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHugh has vision of moving forward for positive change, with Democrat and Republican supporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI\u2019ve known Lynne for a long time and worked with her,\u201d said Ward 1 resident Karen Alvarez. \u201cShe is one energetic, smart, devoted and caring person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cShe\u2019d be a great resource and advocate for our ward and city,\u201d said Ward 1 resident Heather de la Riva.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHugh supports the Oneida Police Department and wants to fight for the health and safety of Oneida\u2019s families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am so grateful to Oneida Police Chief John Little because his approach and view of our city is very holistic,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHugh\u2019s other priorities include clearly identifying changes that could make Oneida safe and building relationships to get things done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
McHugh is a licensed marriage and family therapist in private practice in Oneida. She has worked for various non-profit agencies and provided therapy to many families in Madison County. She earned a bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of Rochester and a master\u2019s degree from Springfield College. She has volunteered from a young age, and she has volunteered at the Madison County Historical Society, park programs, church and school programs and the Oneida Public Library. In recent years, McHugh has been active in the Willard Prior Parent-Teacher Organization. She lives in Oneida with her husband, their daughter and two dogs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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