Austerlitz 2012 Election Results

COLUMBIA PAPER ENDORSES CHERYL ROBERTS FOR ASSEMBLY

The Columbia Paper has endorsed Cheryl Roberts for NYS Assembly in the 107th District.

The final paragraph says it all:

Voters in the 107th District have good choices for Assembly, but one stands out as a with a distinguished record, aware of what our communities need from Albany and possessing the energy, authority and experience to represent this region as it has seldom been represented before. For those reasons, vote for Cheryl Roberts for Assembly November 6.

ABSENTEE and REGISTRATION VOTER GUIDELINES

For anyone you know that is not yet registered to vote, or not registered to vote in Columbia County, they can do so before OCTOBER 12.

For absentee ballots, see: http://www.columbiacountyny.com/depts/elections/documents/misc/Absentee_App.pdf

For anyone you know who may have questions about whether they are eligible to register to vote in Columbia County, please have them go to Columbia County Board of Elections www.columbiacountyny.com/depts/elections/index.html or Country Vote  www.countryvote.org for more information.  The basic rule is if you have a home in the County you can vote in the County, even if you work or own a home out of the County. 


NOVEMBER 6, 2012 GENERAL ELECTION REGISTRATION DEADLINES

MAIL REGISTRATION (N.Y. Election Law Section 5-210(3))
Applications must be postmarked no later than October 12th and received by a Board of Elections no later than October 17th to be eligible to vote in the General Election.

IN PERSON REGISTRATION (N.Y. Election Law Sections 5-210, 5-211, 5-212)

You may register at your local Board of Elections or any state agency participating in the National Voter Registration Act, on any business day throughout the year but, to be eligible to vote in the November General Election, your application must be received no later than October 12th except, if you have been honorably discharged from the military or have become a naturalized citizen since October 12th, you may register in person at the board of elections up until October 26th.

CHANGE OF ADDRESS (N.Y. Election Law Section 5-208(3))
Notices of change of address from registered voters received by October 17th by a county Board of Elections must be processed and entered in the records in time for the General Election.

DEADLINES FOR APPLYING FOR ABSENTEE BALLOTS: 

FOR GENERAL ELECTION

Date	DEADLINE INFORMATION
Oct. 30	Last day to postmark an application or letter of application by mail for an Absentee Ballot.
Nov. 5	Last day to apply IN-PERSON for Absentee Ballot.
Nov. 5	Last day to postmark Ballot. Must be received by the local Board of Elections no later than Nov. 13th. Military Voter Ballots must be received no later than Nov. 19th.
Nov. 6	Last day to deliver Ballot IN-PERSON to the local Board of Elections (by someone other than the voter).

THE COLUMBIA PAPER ENDORSES CHERYL ROBERTS for SEPTEMBER 13 PRIMARY (This Coming THURSDAY)

The Columbia Paper has endorsed Cheryl, with Editor Parry Teasdale writing that "her background in environmental matters will carry great weight in campaign debates and in the legislature...." Though he condemns the state's primary election process and calls for its overhaul, Teasdale writes: "The party leaders chose wisely, and I urge Democrats and Working Families voters to support her in the September 13 primary."

ABSENTEE VOTING - AVAILABLE NOW IN-PERSON !!!

There will be absentee voting before the Primary Election over-the-counter at the BOE.  (This is not same as "Early Voting" offered in other states.)

Columbia County BOE Over-the-Counter Absentee Voting

Any weekday from 8am-4pm

Thursday, Sept. 6th from 4pm-6pm

Saturday, Sept. 8th from 9am-noon

Any questions, please contact: 

Hilary Hillman

Democratic Deputy Commissioner

Columbia County Board of Elections

401 State Street

Hudson, NY 12534

Ph: 518-828-3115

Fax: 518-828-2624

PICS FROM MEET THE CANDIDATES AUGUST 30

Thanks to the Austerlitz Dems and George and Karen Jahn for hosting a candidate meet and greet at the Jahn's barn on Beale Road this week. A large and enthusiastic crowd was on hand to support Cheryl Roberts for State Assembly and David Cassuto for Austerlitz Town Justice.

From left, Judith Choat, Tobby Cassuto, Cheryl Roberts, Eileen Fusco and Austerlitz Town Justice Candidate David Cassuto

Cheryl with former Long Island state Senator and local resident John R. Dunne

AUSTERLITZ DEMOCRATIC COMMITTEE HOLDS NOMINATING CAUCUS

On August 18, 2012, the Austerlitz Democratic Committee met to nominate David Cassuto as their candidate for Town Judge in the upcoming November election.  Mr. Cassuto, now a Professor of Law at Pace Law School in White Plains, is an experienced attorney and litigator.  Since 2003, he has been a full-time resident of Spencertown where he lives with his wife and son.  

Addressing the caucus, Mr. Cassuto emphasized his desire to serve the local community that he has been a part of for over thirty years and his commitment to the law and the legal system.  He looks forward to meeting and speaking with the residents of Austerlitz during the fall campaign.

The Caucus also formally endorsed Cheryl Roberts, a longtime resident of Spencertown, for New York State Assembly from the 107th District.  Ms. Roberts was elected three times to serve as Austerlitz Town Judge.  She is a prominent environmental attorney and advocate for local communities.  Ms. Roberts has been endorsed by both the Columbia County and Rensselaer County Democrats.  The Democratic Primary will be held on Thursday, September 13.

MEET YOUR LOCAL DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES - THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012

Meet, greet and support our Local Democratic Candidates:  David Cassuto for Austerlitz Town Judge and Cheryl Roberts for NYS Assembly, Thursday, August 30 from 5-7 pm (candidates to speak at 6:00). 

Wine and hors d'oeuvres will be served.  Come out and join your friends and neighbors to hear the issues and show your support in this important election year. 

Hosted by Karen and George Jahn, 299 Beale Road., Spencertown (1.4 miles from Route 203);  RSVP to tcassuto@fairpoint.net

Suggested Contribution: $25 for the Austerlitz Democratic Committee Treasury (by law, names and street addresses of contributors must accompany contributions, so please include this on your checks.

NEW YORK LEAGUE of CONSERVATION VOTERS ENDORSES CHERYL ROBERTS

NEW YORK — The New York League of Conservation Voters, which works to make environmental sustainability a top political and policy priority in New York State, has announced its endorsement of Cheryl Roberts for State Assembly in the 107th District.

Roberts, a prominent environmental attorney, has fought vigorously against the environmental and social inequities that her constituency faces. Roberts’ environmental litigations include: defending the town of Middlefield against an oil drilling company and assisting the City of Hudson with development and passage of Hudson’s Local Waterfront Revitalization Program. Having been long acquainted with issues that resonate with NYLCV, Roberts has played an essential role in sustaining the health of New York State.

NYLCV’s president, Maria Bystryn, stated, “Cheryl Roberts’ record shows her ability to get positive environmental results for the Capital Region. Roberts is an impressive candidate, an inspiring advocate and will be an invaluable ally for the environmental community in the 107th Assembly District.”

"I am honored to have won the endorsement of the New York League of Conservation Voters in my race for the Assembly and promise its members and the people of Rensselaer, Columbia and Washington counties that I will fight hard to protect and preserve the environment, especially prime farmlands, in the 107th Assembly District," said Cheryl Roberts, in response to the endorsement.