Jim Palmer Announces Re-Election Campaign for Chemung County Legislature – District 7 

Serving as your District 7 County Legislator has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I am officially announcing my campaign for re-election to serve one final four-year term.

Mary and I have called the Town of Elmira home since 1974. We raised our four sons here, and now we’re watching our eight grandchildren grow up in this same community. For me, the future of Chemung County isn’t just professional — it’s personal.

Over the past four years, I have worked to represent the people of District 7 with common sense and accountability.

• I voted NO on pay raises for County Legislators because I believe public service should be about serving the people — not ourselves.
• I voted YES on term limits in Chemung County government, because new ideas and accountability matter.
• I worked to secure funding for security lighting at Pirozzolo Park, a new pool canopy, and important town equipment that serves our residents.

The work of county government should always be about our community — supporting our fire and police departments, maintaining safe parks and public spaces, and keeping our county moving in the right direction.

With my background as a teacher, coach, and small business representative, I believe strongly in service, cooperation, and working together for Chemung County.

I’m not just asking for your vote — I’m asking for the opportunity to finish the work we started together. Over the coming months, I’ll be out across the Town of Elmira listening to residents and hearing what matters most to you.

Let’s keep the focus on the people, not the politics.

— Jim Palmer
Chemung County Legislator
District 7