As a local, independent party that is focused solely on the Town of Ghent, we operate as a team of leaders, volunteers, and supporters—including the 150 neighbors who voted on the Connect Ghent line in November, 2025.  Given our structure, it is impossible to provide an accurate list of everyone who supports our mission.

Our only formal member is our Treasurer.  For good reason, financial activity in politics is required to be transparent in New York State, so there must be a Treasurer of record who handles our financial reporting.  Catherine Barufaldi is that person.

Below is a list of our most active supporters as of September, 2026.

Ann Sublett

Catherine Simmons

Craig Simmons

Dan Barufaldi

Dawn Steward

Jen Stoner

Kelly Baccaro

Morgan Simmons

Shari Franks

Wally Engel

We believe national party affiliation is irrelevant at the local level, so we have not included those details here. Be assured we have supporters from across the political spectrum. Voter registration is public record.