To the Editor:

My name is Ronald LeRoux Jr and I am writing to ask for your support on November 5th as I run for the office of Massena Village Trustee. I have seen Massena as it was, as it is, and as it could be.

My father grew up in Massena and I can remember as a child visiting my grandparents and Uncle. My dad and I would walk around Massena, and he would share his memories. I came to be a Massena resident when I was 12 years old and made many memories of my own growing up. I finished my schooling here as a 1993 Graduate of Massena Central High School. I went on to Suny Canton and graduated with a degree in Business Administration after working at St Lawrence County NYSARC for 10 years. After I graduated, I worked in the service industry for a while but missed the feeling of helping people that NYSARC gave me. I am currently employed with ACR Health, working with people being released from prison who are HIV or Hep C Positive helping transition from prison life to home life.

I am deeply dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Massena and envision the expansion of all the resources that we have here. Our village and surrounding area boast two campgrounds, two beaches, the Nature Center, Eisenhower Locks, Hawkins Point, and the beautiful St. Lawrence River. However, we lack decent movie theatre, bowling alleys, shopping options and have limited eateries. There is currently truly little for the younger generation or tourists to do in the evenings and on weekends. Massena can be an incredible tourist attraction and a village that we can all be proud of again. We have a Downtown which we can continue to revitalize to draw the Mom and Pop businesses that used to line the streets. We have untapped rivers which we could use for power again with minimal disruption to wildlife. We have so much natural beauty and many recreational opportunities and I wholeheartedly believe that we can enhance our village’s appeal, creating a thriving and vibrant community for all.

On November 5th, I humbly ask for your support and your vote as I strive to enhance this beautiful area that I have called home off and on for over 40 years. Together we can achieve wonderful things, and I look forward to serving the members of this community on the Massena Village board.

Ron LeRoux
Massena