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Grand Island Supervisor John Whitney will resign from his position next week, an abrupt departure that hands the job to one of the candidates running to replace him.

Grand Island Councilman Mike Madigan has won the Republican primary over his party's preferred candidate for town supervisor.

I have lived on Grand Island since 1987. My wife, Leslie (Elias) Madigan, is a lifelong Islander. Leslie and I raised two boys (young men), William and Matthew, who both attended and graduated from the Grand Island School District. We are both currently raising two cats (Murdock and Kitty) and a dog (Nilla). I am an avid hunter, fisherman, enjoy skiing in the winter and sailing in the summer (crew in races on Lake Erie).

Peter Marston Jr., who also serves as deputy supervisor, is the endorsed candidate challenged by fellow Republican Mike Madigan.

Grand Island is a fantastic place to live, and I feel fortunate to be here next to the mighty Niagara River. I am married to Michele (Floro) Kilmer, who's lived on the Island for 24 years, I have four children from a previous marriage, and Michele has two children. We are also proud owners of two dogs: Bravo and Phoebe.