NEW CITY, NY – Clarkstown Town Clerk Justin Sweet released a video on Facebook announcing his candidacy for the New York State Senate. He looks to succeed former Clarkstown Town Clerk and current State Senator David Carlucci who represents the Senate 38th District. Carlucci has announced he will be running for Congress.

Watch Sweet’s announcement below:

“It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as Clarkstown Town Clerk and Receiver of Taxes for the past nine years. We have accomplished a lot in that time from dealing with unfunded mandates from Albany, a department merger, modernizing the office, and making it as accessible to as many town residents as possible, all while reducing costs.

I’m very proud of the work we have accomplished in the Town Clerk’s office and I want to continue my work for the citizens. Which is why I am proud to announce today my run for State Senate District 38, currently held by my friend David Carlucci who has decided not to run for re-election to this seat.” said Clarkstown Town Clerk Justin Sweet

Sweet, is a Democrat and lifelong resident of Clarkstown. He is an attorney and a small business owner. For the past nine years, Justin has served as Town Clerk in Clarkstown