The NYS high court has decided to move elections to coincide with state and federal races. Some believe that this could bring a welcome amount of attention to local races, while others decry the move, claiming the ruling to be unconstitutional. County Executive Ed Day has released a statement criticizing the decision, stating, “The New […]
BY PUBLISHER EMERITUS ARMAND MIELE In local elections, the person in office gets re-elected 95% of the time. Republican, Democrat, no matter, this happens because the party in control buys votes, with pork or promises. The incumbent is not concerned about his constituents, but about remaining in control. And in order to remain in control, […]
