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Longtime village leader seeks to represent Dryden on county legislature

Longtime village leader seeks to represent Dryden on county legislature

Democrat Dan Wakeman has served in Dryden’s village government for 14 years and is now seeking a seat on the county legislature.

by Jimmy Jordan October 27, 2025October 27, 2025

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