My promise is this: Communicate better. Be kind. Be fair and consistent.
Kelly Brunette
Meet kelly Brunette
A little bit about Kelly
Kelly Brunette is a Village Trustee, mom, and longtime community leader who believes local government works best when it listens first, plans carefully, and treats people with respect.
She’s spent years working in and alongside village government — asking hard questions, explaining decisions clearly, and standing up for transparency and fairness.
Kelly lives here. She’s raising her family here. And she’s running for Mayor because she believes Saranac Lake deserves steady, thoughtful leadership — not rushed decisions or surprises.
kelly brunette, Trustee
Trustee
Re-Elected Village Trustee March 2022
It is my belief that public service is a responsibility that we all share. I am ready and willing to contribute my time and best effort toward the well being of the community in which I live.
Elected Village Trustee March 2021
I want to say thank you to 9 women.
Gail Rice, Margaret Campion, Deb McDonnel, Leslie Dame, Christy Fontana, Susan Waters, Barb Rice, Melinda Little, and Zelda Newman.
Since 1892, 9 women have served on the village board. I will build upon their legacy. Because we know villages do better when there's diversity in the decision making process.
My service to our community began almost 25 years ago when I was employed by the Village of Saranac Lake for over 10 years.
My other community service includes:
- Downtown Advisory Board
- Pendragon Theatre Board
- Community Enhancement Fund Committee
- Downtown Revitalization Initiative Project Advisory Committee
- Adirondack Community Recreation Alliance
- Music on the Green Committee
- StreetFest Committee
As an economic development professional, active community member, volunteer, and mom of two young daughters, I will bring a fresh and relevant perspective to the village board.
My decisions will always be made with the best interests of Saranac Lake's residents in mind, and every vote I cast will be based on facts, experience, equity, dedication, concern, and above all else — understanding.
My commitment is to serve the residents of our cool little mountain village and contribute to its growth and prosperity.
My vision for Saranac Lake is for a village that is vibrant, connected, sustainable and safe.
I will support:
- continued improvements to village infrastructure
- implementation of a capital improvement plan
- using tourism as an economic driver in a well-planned and sustainable way
- new economic growth while supporting our local businesses
- broadband expansion
- making the community attractive to young professionals and families
- rebuilding our neighborhoods
- ensuring residents have a good quality of life
Please reach out if you have questions, comments, or want to talk.
Be well,
Kelly Brunette