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Democracy inaction

February

Don’t get me wrong, I understand that the March village elections generally lack much drama. Often several are uncontested and with the staggered terms and several other villages holding their election contests in the fall, just a few villages hold an election each March.

But, really, this was a bit much: Of the six villages running elections next month, not a single seat is contested.

The filing deadline for candidates to get on the ballot was Wednesday.

And file the did, in Grand View, Hillburn, New Hempstead, South Nyack, Upper Nyack and Wesley Hills. Thing is, only one person filed for each open seat. Virtually all are incumbents, either having been elected previously or appointed to replace someone who left the seat early.

But not a single challenger signed up to get on the ballot in any of the six villages. Read more of this entry »

Posted by Amy Vernon on Sunday, February 17th, 2008 at 2:55 pm |

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Ramapo election signs

September

The Ramapo Democrats appear to be an efficient bunch. In less than 24 hours after their convention on Wednesday night, campaign signs were seen on roadsides touting their full Town Board slate.

The convention was held to pick a candidate to replace the late Harry Reiss on the board, and Itamar Yeger, a New Hempstead village trustee, was the overwhelming favorite of the committee.

Yeger’s name was on the roadside signs by the following morning, a feat that may bring to mind the craftsman at the British Open who begins engraving Tiger Woods’ name into the Claret Jug before the tournament concludes.

Posted by James Walsh on Thursday, September 20th, 2007 at 4:49 pm |