Rye’s Loss, Paris’ Gain, Councilmember Fontanes Announces She’s Moving to Europe Next Year

In a letter to the community today, City Councilmember Lori Fontanes said that
sometime in 2024, for both personal and professional reasons, she planned to
emigrate to Paris. “I am heartbroken that I cannot commit to remaining in Rye,”
she added.
Ms. Fontanes, who is on the November ballot, explained that under NYS Board of
Elections law, her name will remain on the ballot on the Democratic line for City
Council, but that she will no longer campaign for reelection. “I’m sharing this with
you now, in order to be as transparent as possible with everyone. Regardless, I
fully support my running mates, Josh Nathan and Jamie Jensen, in their run for
Council and ask that you support and vote for them.
“No matter what, please know that for as long as I am your elected representative, I
will continue to serve this community with everything I’ve got. I will continue to
be your voice at City Hall, as promised.”