Letter from Will Rivera

I Will Work To Give Back

I’m running for Oneonta town supervisor. But getting elected isn’t the goal… it’s just the starting line. It’s the day you finally get a neighborhood advocate at town hall. We start strengthening our community with transparency, collaboration and heart. And we stop entertaining developers who want us to greenlight vague AI infrastructure plans.

For almost 20 years, I’ve been advocating for survivors, unhoused neighbors and working families. I graduated from SUNY Oneonta as a first-generation college student. My wife and I chose a life in Oneonta. And together, we’ve built our life around service and care for others.

This community gave me a second chance, a safe home for a family. It stood by us when I fought cancer. And I’ll always work to give back, paying forward that same hope and solidarity.

Since February, I’ve been walking this town, porch to porch, listening to what matters to you. I’ve sat at kitchen tables, heard your stories and seen the heart that holds this community together. People here still show up for one another. That’s what makes Oneonta home.

I want to show up for you now. Let’s keep the conversations going, so our town government hears your voice.

Early voting is October 25 through November 2, and Election Day is November 4. This race could come down to just a few votes. I hope you’ll stand with me, and write our next chapter together. Our work’s just getting started. Onward together!

Will Rivera
Oneonta