May 2, 2025
FROM STEUBEN COUNTY LEGISLATIVE VICE CHAIRMAN JAMES KUHL: James Kuhl today announced his pursuit of re-election for the Steuben County Legislature 12th District seat, representing the Town of Erwin, after an impactful first term during which he was voted Vice Chair of the Legislature.
“Representing my community of Erwin for the past three years has been a tremendous privilege and honor. I am seeking reelection to build on my efforts toward a healthy, safe, and prosperous town and region: infrastructure for emergency response; support for law enforcement personnel; programs for local businesses; and resources for veterans, seniors, youth, and others in need. I would be grateful for the opportunity to continue serving my home and neighbors as a County Legislator representing the Town of Erwin and Painted Post,” Kuhl said.
His campaign will host a series of community meet-and-greet events throughout May and June. More details can be found on his Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JamesKuhlforErwin or website www.jameskuhlforerwin.com.
Kuhl’s legislative tenure has included raising pay and retirement benefits for law enforcement, investment in emergency first responders, advocacy for veterans’ services, increased programming for mental health and substance abuse services, and grant funding for youth sports and leadership. He serves as Vice Chair of the legislature’s Human Services, Health, and Education Committee.
He is also advocating for Steuben County programs and resources on a broader scale as Vice Chair of the National Association of Counties’ Education, Children, and Families Subcommittee.
Kuhl also is seeking re-election to the Erwin Town Council. Before taking that office in 2022, he served on the Town of Erwin Planning Board.
Kuhl is a senior business consultant at Salient Management Co., a business intelligence software firm based in Horseheads. Parents to three elementary-school boys, he and his wife Maggie are active with Scouting America, Corning-Painted Post Little League, the Erwin Valley Elementary Parent Teacher Association, and Corning Children’s Center. The family are members at the First Presbyterian Church in Corning.
He can be reached with any constituent concerns or questions through phone (607-368-7165), email (jkuhl@steubencountyny.gov) or his Facebook page.
