Welcome to the Residents of the 5th Legislative District
in Orange County, New York.
I am running to fill this seat that is being vacated by current Legislator Frank Fornario. This district encompasses the towns of Blooming Grove and
Having served full-time as Blooming Grove Town Supervisor for 10 years, I am confident that my record of effective leadership and first-hand knowledge of the issues that are paramount to the Blooming Grove/Goshen community qualifies me to represent the people of this district with a strong and experienced voice. I am prepared and eager to bring to the legislature my years of municipal experience in stabilizing tax rates, controlling growth and advocating for and delivering open government. My proven record of service to my community gives me a distinct advantage to represent all the residents of the 5th Legislative District and I eagerly look forward to your support.
Please take a moment and view all the information on this site to learn more about me, my ideas and my visions for the 5th Legislative District.
I look forward to your feedback and hope to personally meet you on the campaign trail.
Sincerely,
ABOUT KATIE 
Personal
Married to Joseph Bonelli for 36 years, one daughter and one granddaughter
Orange County resident since 1978
Education
Mercy College, BA 1972
Work Experience
Elementary School Teacher 1972-1977
Blooming Grove Town Supervisor 1992-2001
Director, Orange County Republican Committee 2003-Present
Community Involvement
Chairwoman, Blooming Grove Republican Committee
President, Orange County Federation of Republican Women
Board of Governors, Occupations, Inc.
Former member, Blooming Grove Z.B.A.
Former member and Chair, Orange County Community Development Advisory Committee
Former President & Vice-President, Orange County Association of Town Supervisors and Mayors
Former Board of Director, Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan County
Former President, Tappan Hill Homeowners Association
Former Board of Director for the American Cancer Society
Republican Committeeman since 1990
2002 Tribute to Women of Achievement Honoree
2000 Orange County Emergency Services Council Supporter of the Year
ENDORSEMENTS
Orange County New York Republican Party
Orange County New York Conservative Party
Orange County New York Independence Party
Carpenters Local Union 19
Orange County Young Republicans
Republican National Hispanic Assembly of Orange County
NYS Public Employees Federation AFL-CIO
Hudson Valley Building & Construction Trades Council representing 28 trade locals and over 10,00 tradesmen and women from the Counties of Orange, Ulster, Sullivan & Dutchess
Orange County Federation of Republican Women
