Election 2026: Stella seeks reelection to Youngstown board

By Catherine Stella

Dear friends and neighbors of the Village of Youngstown,

I am Catherine Stella, and I am running for reelection as your village trustee. I’ve been a resident of the Village of Youngstown for 30 years and raised my family here. My children attended Lewiston-Porter Schools, and it has always been my belief that serving the community is an honor and a privilege.

A lifetime of community service

•Youngstown Business Professional Association (YBPA): Board member and liaison to Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce.

•Lewiston Lions: Past president.

•Youngstown Library: Past board of directors member and sustainability committee member.

•Youngstown Presbyterian Church: women's moderator (eight years) and Sunday school teacher.

•Youth organizations: Leadership roles in both Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts.

•Education: Past member of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA).

Proven results for our village

In my current term, I have worked to solve long-standing problems with creative, fiscally responsible solutions:

•The Cold Storage solution: Resolved the decades-old problem of the derelict building by finding a developer for new condominiums, returning it to the tax rolls at no cost to taxpayers.

•Water tower revenue: Secured the property and right-of-way for the water tower in perpetuity, creating thousands of dollars in monthly income via wireless carrier contracts.

•Greenway Grant success: Secured funding to connect the bike path from Lewiston to Youngstown at no local tax expense.

•Falkner Park: Modernized the splash pad for our families and youth.

•Expanded services: Proudly expanded recreation services for youth, seniors and residents with special needs.

Looking forward

If reelected, I will continue to bridge the gap between elected officials and the concerns of our residents and business leaders. I will continue to work transparently and responsively to unlock Youngstown’s potential while protecting the quality of life we all cherish.

I humbly ask for your vote.