Saratoga Springs Republican Committee Announces Endorsed Candidates for City Council 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Republican Committee on March 20 announced its slate of candidates for the 2025 City Council elections. 

The committee endorsed incumbents Mayor John Safford, and newly elected Commissioner of Public Works Chuck Marshall. The committee also endorsed current Commissioner of Public Safety Tim Coll. Coll was also endorsed by the city Democratic Committee.  

Newcomer Jessica Troisi was endorsed as a candidate for Commissioner of Accounts, and current Deputy Mayor Joanne Kiernan was endorsed as a candidate for Commissioner of Finance. A professional accountant, Kiernan also served nine years on the Saratoga Springs City School Board, including two as its president. 

“We are incredibly proud to present this bipartisan slate of candidates,” Saratoga Springs Republican Committee Chairman Mike Brandi said, in a statement. “Saratoga Springs is a unique and special city, and it deserves a City Council that respects and honors that legacy. Public service should not be about personal ambition or political maneuvering—it should be about ensuring our city thrives for all residents. These candidates are ready to lead with integrity, experience, and a deep commitment to Saratoga Springs. We look forward to an exciting campaign and to earning the trust of voters once again.”