Pat Ryan

Running for:

Congress

Why I’m Running

As a cadet at West Point, I learned and lived by the West Point motto: Duty, Honor, Country. I’m running for Congress to bring that ethos to Washington, where it’s desperately needed.

  • Duty: Means that whether you are leading troops in combat, leading a small business, or leading a county, you must deliver – there is no excuse for failure.

  • Honor: The honor code at West Point is crystal clear, “A cadet will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do”, as our families struggle, businesses close, our core freedoms are attacked, career politicians and big corporations are lying, cheating, and stealing for their own benefit. I will not tolerate that behavior.

  • Country: I took an oath to support and defend the constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. I always perceived the greatest threat to be foreign, but it is clear with right-wing attacks on our democracy, women’s healthcare, and our ability to keep guns off our streets, we must stand up to domestic extremists.

Candidates' Statement on Six Senses Development Project

We understand that issues like the Six Senses development project can spark strong feelings, and we deeply respect the passion and concern that residents bring to public discussions. When the Town Board considered issues related to the Six Senses application, we made our decision based on the fair and careful application of the laws currently in place. Our responsibility is to uphold those laws and, when needed, to review and amend them for the future.

At this stage, the Six Senses matter is being carefully reviewed by the Planning Board. While the Planning Board is appointed by the Town Board, it operates independently to ensure that the review process remains thorough and fair. The Planning Board has the authority to place restrictions on the project, and it welcomes input from the community on what those restrictions might be.

To give our residents the opportunity to thoughtfully consider the kind of development that best serves our town, the Town Board has also placed a six-month moratorium on new conference center and hotel projects. During this time, the Board will be reviewing the Zoning Code and will suggest revisions to align the hotel and conference center regulations more closely with Clinton’s needs. If revisions are adopted, those new laws will replace the existing regulations and provide clearer guidance for future development.

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