Mike Brandi Steps Down as Chairman of Saratoga Springs Republicans.

Mike Brandi, Chairman of the Saratoga Springs Republican Committee has announced his resignation after four years on the job. 

Brandi made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 12. The announcement said his resignation is due to an upcoming move to Wilton. While he may be stepping down from the top job at the committee, he will serve as its Vice Chair. 

“Serving as Chairman has been an honor and a privilege,” Brandi said in the statement. “Together, we strengthened the committee, supported capable candidates, and worked to ensure that voters had principled, responsible choices. Our work promoted transparency, accountability, and professionalism—principles that I hope will continue to guide the committee for years to come.” 

During his time as chair, Brandi saw Republicans gain decisive control of the Saratoga Springs City Council. In 2025, Republicans elected Jessica Troisi for Commissioner of Accounts and JoAnne Kiernan for Commissioner of Finance while reelecting incumbent Mayor John Safford. Safford was first elected mayor in 2023, defeating then Mayor Ron Kim.  

Outside of elections, Brandi initiated a criminal complaint against then Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran for failure to comply with New York’s Freedom of Information Law (FOIL). In the subsequent trial, Moran was found guilty of three counts of unlawful obstruction of public records and fined $600 — the first case of a conviction for this offense in New York. 

Brandi testified against Moran in the trial and received acclaim for his actions. In December, he was honored by the New York Coalition for Open Government through its 2025 “Nice List.” Moran meanwhile lost reelection and was placed on the Coalition’s “Naughty List.” 

As for the Saratoga Springs Republicans, attorney Gerard Paris was unanimously elected to serve as chairman going forward.