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The WIN before the win...
We gathered at Pancho's and Gringo's Mexican Restaurant in Oregon Corners in anticipation of a positive result in the local election race. Early voting proved very strong for both Allison and me, but by the end of the night, it was clear that this race was much closer than anybody could have anticipated. Many people came out—not to celebrate a clear victory at the polls, but to celebrate an almost year-long stretch of activating and focusing on how to rebuild and reconnect Pu
CJ Brooks
2 hours ago3 min read


A Statement for Putnam Valley...
Statement from the Meet the Candidates forum on October 20th, 2025 On Monday, October 20st, there was a meet-the-candidates forum at the Lake Peekskill Community Center. I couldn't attend due to a prior commitment out of the country, and I understand why that raised questions about my commitment to this community. A resident reached out to express that concern directly—and I'm grateful they did. We met in person, talked openly, and I had the chance to share what I've been doi
CJ Brooks
Oct 272 min read


Charlie Kirk's Death & The Dangers of Its Backlash Locally
We're already living in unsure and divisive times fueled by engineered hatred and political extremism. Every day it becomes clearer that...
CJ Brooks
Sep 133 min read
No One Else Is Coming: Why I Stepped Into the Arena
Walking into my first public political event as a candidate, I'll admit I was nervous. This whole political world feels overwhelming at...
CJ Brooks
Aug 63 min read
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