In Watertown NY this spring, the city faces a pivotal choice. Its leadership can remain insular—or reflect the full breadth of the community it serves. The Watertown Post is unequivocal in its view: the city council must welcome both Lisa Ruggiero and Colin Burns — a balanced duo who together offer political depth, generational flair, and a new standard of civic engagement.
Lisa Ruggiero — Emblematic of Representational Equity
With nearly half of Watertown voters supporting Donald Trump in the last presidential election, the need for political balance on the city council cannot be overstated. Ms. Ruggiero stands alone among candidates—in office or on the ballot—as an openly Trump-aligned leader. In a council otherwise devoid of such representation, her voice is essential.
Her incumbency brings practical benefit: she is a two‑term councilmember whose expertise in infrastructure, municipal finance, and community development is well established. In her stewardship, local initiatives—from small‑business support to water‑safety enhancements—have moved forward. Those accomplishments, alongside her representational significance, make her endorsement more than symbolic—it’s pragmatically essential.
Colin Burns — A New Generation of Civic Leadership
Where Ms. Ruggiero anchors institutional experience and political breadth, Mr. Burns injects youthful urgency. At 34, he is at once familiar—rooted in a local family tradition of civic service—and refreshingly forward‑looking.
He speaks plainly and candidly, engaging with alternative media outlets in a way that reflects the transparency many modern voters demand. His platform displays a vigorous appetite for innovation: municipal power reform, smart infrastructure investment, environmental resilience, and deliberate preparation for an AI‑driven future. These are the challenges of a rapidly evolving city, and Mr. Burns is among the few candidates ready to lead.
Why These Two Make Sense Together
Their joint candidacy represents a powerful blend:
| Dimension | Lisa Ruggiero | Colin Burns |
|---|---|---|
| Political Inclusion | Represents nearly half of the electorate | Engages all corners of the civic dialogue |
| Experience & Innovation | Two‑term veteran | Fresh, dynamic perspective |
| Communication Approach | Traditional and institutional | Transparent, direct, media–savvy |
This pairing aligns with what editorial boards aim for: a bench that both represents and reinvigorates. The risk of a council that only speaks one language—ideological, generational, communicative—is real. With Ruggiero and Burns, Watertown steers clear of monotony and embraces governance that is both rooted and responsive.
A Balanced Path Forward
To build a council that reflects all of Watertown—its history, its convictions, its aspirations—voters must send a clear signal on Election Day:
- Elect Lisa Ruggiero to ensure political inclusion and seasoned leadership.
- Elect Colin Burns to welcome energetic clarity and forward‑thinking innovation.
This is not a partisan gambit. It is a civic imperative. The Watertown Post endorses Ruggiero and Burns for city council—not because they stand at opposite ends, but because together they span the breadth of our city’s hopes, values, and vision.
The Watertown Post
A commitment to true representation, genuine accountability, and the future we can build—together.
This endorsement is a compromise with white supremacy. You can’t “balance” with bigotry. You crush it. Shame on The Watertown Post.
Your full of shit.
“White suprmacy”? Lmao you folks see Klan robes every time someone says “budget cuts.” Git a grip.
Don’t they have a Trump arrangement clinic downtown somewhere that you could attend?🍼🍼
You’re a complete and utter idiot. Lisa is the furthest thing from a white supremacist.
Wow TDS much cmore
This whole thing reads like it was written by ChatGPT on Adderall. No soul, just buzzwords and manipulation.
Someones feelings are hurt. LOL
Actually what you wrote Clown Watcher sounds very Chat GPtish???
I think clown watcher is a local Watertown troll👻
When in Rome
I think you mean when in Watertown
What’s funny is clown watcher is ragging on ChatGPT and using ChatGPT to do it brilliant I tell you brilliant🐾🐾🐾🐾
This isn’t balance, it’s a bait-and-switch. One Trump supporter thrown in to make the rest of the woke agenda easier to swallow. We see through it.
I do not understand?
Bait and switch what do you think? This is the Carbonaro effect🤪🤪🤪
I didnt even no there was a city council race?
I’m voting for Lisa!!!!!!!
Lisa really botched the golf course. Every year it’s something; fees going up, maintenance falling apart, no clear plan. It’s like no one’s in charge, and when she is, it’s worse.
Sounds like talking points to me heard it before somewhere on Facebook the same non brilliant bullshit🦨
Wheres Cliff?
I’m gonna write Cliff in on the ballot
Old News
Honestly, if you’re getting your info from the Watertown Post, you’re already being misled. They push whatever narrative fits their agenda that week.
All News is FAKE!
The Watertown Post out here acting like they’re the New York Times of Jefferson County. Relax, it’s city council, not the U.N.
The Colin guy sounds pretty cool.
I literally can’t believe we’re normalizing a Trump supporter like this. What’s next—appointing Alex Jones to the school board??
Get a grip
It’s wild. You mention fixing a pothole and suddenly it’s But Trump! Like… what does that have to do with patching Arsenal Street?
Holy shit half of Watertown voted for the NAZI, thats crazy, didnt know so many Maga-ots lived around here! SAD
Your the NAZI and INSANE!
TDS much do ya?
That was interesting
Fantastic Ticket
If you are a Republican and VOTE against LISA; YOU my FRIEND are a TRAITOR and need to banished from the PARTY of TRUMP! And then LIVE the REST of YOUR life in a PILE of TRASH… RINO’s must be PURGED!
When is that debate and where do I find it
I think it’s over it was on one of those radio stations.
I thought the paper here was called the Watertown Times, is this one from Mass?
Interesting thought process, but as someone who voted for Trump? The only person I could vote for is Lisa the rest of them are deranged.
Half the town wants to name a street after him, the other half wants to burn it down. Welcome to Watertown.
I’m all in, hopefully they both win the real election in the fall.
At this point, they should just rename City Hall to the Donald J. Trump Trauma Recovery Center. Half this town needs group therapy and a juice box.
Current and former mayor are known RINO’s.
I actually saw a pole that said Watertown New York had more people with blue and purple hair than any other city in the United States🤡
This is a Massachusetts online news mag.
Things they call the Zoo.
Holy cow🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I’m in
Very convoluted to say the least 👽
In five years, the entire city council and the mayor will be black, Hispanic and Chinese and a couple Indians.
I’m surprised it’s already not🐵👌🏾🐂
Probably the other way around
People in this town are actually gonna shit their pants when it happens. It’s gonna be sooner than they think.
I agree with the Watertown post, but it seems there should be a little bit more representation from the other side.
You all are being fooled by clickbait gullible fools live in and around Watertown if you believe this garbage, I have a bridge across the black river I can sell you!!
Then, so were you, you obviously have some sort of grievance🦨
I didn’t know that half of Watertown voted for Harris. No wonder there’s so many deranged people wandering the streets of Watertown. They must all have voter registration cards.
Crazy right
The truth is never more than half told👽
1/3
After scanning over many of the articles in this online magazine, it’s definitely leans right wing probably bought and paid for by the GOP. I’m done!!!!!
I’m in😀🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Is it the actual race or a primary?
Honestly, after reading this article, it makes perfect sense even though I do not personally support Trump✊🏽
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Black Power
True dat homie
I’m confused. I got this link from the meme page on Facebook and I thought they were a Trump supporting page. How come they hate Lisa so much? This town is weird.
What’s a meme page?
The Facebook meme page is a Democrat front 🤡🤡🤡
Hey Watertown, what’s going on? Greetings from Florida where it’s actually warm🌴
Colin has my vote👍
If you’re Italian and you ain’t voting for Lisa, then you ain’t Italian🍷
LOL
I don’t believe only half of Watertown voted for Trump show me the statistics everyone I know in and around Watertown voted for Trump so who are these people that voted the other way?
I heard it on the news when it first went down it’s actually true
Everyone I know voted for Harris that makes you a retarded, Nazi Russian propaganda and you and all your maggot friend should burn in hell
All the purple and blue haired weirdos, walking around town like zombies and a few limousine liberals running around that too.
FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE FAKE
who else is running? anyone?
There’s like another five or six running, but they all voted for Harris so that immediately disqualifies them👻
That’s why all the yard signs are out, now i get it.
Wait a cottonpicking minute you mean half this town voted for Harris what the @“$?,.:)$&&
Imagine if you will you stood in line with half of them on voting day🤮
I stand with Colin and Lisa for the reasons stated.🇺🇸
Watertown has a huge I mean huge case of trump derangement syndrome, what the hell is wrong with you people only half of you voted for Trump and you would think with Fort Drum close by those numbers would be even higher, but I guess the military went woke over the last four years unbelievable! I’m actually somewhat skeptical that it’s actually true to only have the city voted for Trump
I don’t even know who else is running so I guess I’ll vote for Colin Burns and the Lisa Rogerio lady or however, you spell it
I do see a lot of signs around town, but I can’t pronounce any of the names other than Burns but knowing that Lisa took one for the team she’s got my vote😇
I’m with Lisa
Me too
Lisa is the only choice
I was actually one of the people upset because of Lisa and the whole association with Cliff. However, now I have come to understand she’s the only one with a set of balls in this community and actually voted in the national election for someone else with balls I stand with Lisa and when I say balls, I mean that metaphorically. I will give her a pass on the golf course and swimming pool.
The main page is the false flag operation and they want people to think they’re actually Republicans but what they are is hard-core Democrat operatives who pretend to be Republicans and they can’t stand the Bernie Sanders part of the wing because they are using the communist playbook to four people🥸
I’m down in Texas. I have a quick question for y’all. Is it snowing there?
The Watertown Post is paid for Russian propaganda👻👻👻
Lol
After reading that I would have to say the bigger story is the party discrepancy when it comes to the men running for city council, that each, and every one of them voted against the America agenda is baffling. Lisa Reggeiro the only woman running in the race is Watertown’s only hope. She’s the only one out of all of them that had any common sense.
True
I’m Tyrone Williams write me in as a candidate in the primary and not only will I turn this town around but I’ll be the first black city Council member in Watertown, New York.
You’ll probably be running against Wang Chung🤣
Everybody Wang Chung tonight🤓
Whatever happened to that Mexican guy running who had a bunch of yard signs burned on his porch. Did the police ever figure that one out?
I bet a green party candidate could come into town and clean house. That’s how gullible half of the electret in Watertown is.
Typical Democrats all white limousine liberals who think they’re better than everybody else how come there’s no diversity on the ticket.
The article is about an endorsement in the comments are all about Trump and Harris. I guess it’s still on people’s minds!
I live here in the city and I just realized the other day there was some kind of election going on because there were signs everywhere. I thought the election was in November.
Talking about diversity isn’t there some Filipino dude named Velasquez or something like that running for the city council?
Nothing better than watching Star Trek and scrolling through the comments on the Watertown post🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😜
I’m with Burns
Nasty comments, people are so mean.
Can we get a support group going? ‘Hi, I’m Linda and I haven’t blamed Trump for the weather in 3 days.’ Watertown’s got TDS worse than the flu.
Can someone explain why the seagulls in the Target parking lot act like they pay taxes? Boldest birds I’ve ever seen.
Took the kids to the park today felt like I stepped into a totally different town. Same playground different crowd Watertown’s changed more in 4 years than it did in the last 50 Yes I am that old.
Go to the mall if you like diversity; its basicly an enclosed mini China town.
Heads up, Watertown; there’s a QR code that says scan for “Free Beer and Chicken” floating around town that takes you straight to this comment section. Scan at your own risk. It’s the best local drama since the pool vote. Cockadoddlledooo!
I seen on the bulitin board at the spring water place out in Burrville I realy thought it was free beer and chicken, thats false advertising!!!!
Maybe the QR code thing is that the best comment gets a free chicken BBQ and a Bud Light. I left my email in case I am right 🙂 dezmeyer94@gmail.com
Who ever thought of the QR Code Free Beer and Chicken trick is A Marketing Genius
Must be speaking metaphorically when it says ‘free beer and chicken’ on that QR code, we all know nothing in Watertown is actually free; except for the hobos; they get free stuff.
Just waiting for The Post to drop a 12 part podcast on the city pool, narrated like it’s a true crime series. Episode 3 Chlorine and Betrayal.
I think they posted about the wrong Watertown, there are so many.