Politics & Government
The Incumbents and Dems Take It in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown
At the 9 p.m. close of the polls, districts reported results for a race for three Trustee seats each in both villages; the candidates campaigned in trios and that's how they won.
At 9:40 p.m. last night, Alison Boldyrev of the Tarrytown Republican challengers reported that her party "totally lost" but that she'll try again next time.
She offered this statement: "As chair of the Tarrytown Republican Committee I, Alison Boldyrev, would like to give my most sincere appreciation and thanks to all of the residents that came out to vote in support of balance and positive change. I would like to congratulate the Incumbents in their victory and hope that they will take in to consideration the important representative role ahead of them as far as the GM litigation, traffic, and the tax payer’s needs as far as the new Tappan Zee project, to name just a few. Thank you."
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At 10 p.m., incumbent Robert Hoyt said his group was beginning to pack up from their night out at 's and head home. "We thanked the residents for all of their support," Hoyt said, "but now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get back to work. Tomorrow is another day and there's much work to do."
In Sleepy Hollow the women, who made a huge campaign effort, were victorious. They were gathered with a group of supporters at Valley Street restaurant where they planned to celebrate for the next few hours. Volunteers had visited each polling station in each district after 9 p.m. to pick up the numbers before they were reported on the site of the Westchester County Board of Elections who runs the election. (Tarrytown, on the other hand, runs its own election).
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Sean Roach, representing the three men of the Sleepy Hollow Independent Party who were hanging out at Dan Scott's home as results came in, said at 10 p.m., "We're just happy that we ran and proud to represent the Village in our campaigning. We will be doing the same next year. People will see their taxes go up and wish they voted for us."
Susan MacFarlane, of the Democrats, said "we're really excited about doing good things for the village and addressing real issues, quality of life issues we think will improve under our administration."
Sleepy Hollow Trustee Bruce Campbell said of their win on Facebook: "Karin, Susan and Jennifer easily defeated the opposing candidates. By nearly a two to one margin the Democrats captured all three seats and will retain its unanimous majority on the Board of Trustees. A victory for all of Sleepy Hollow and for MOVING THE LEGEND FORWARD."
Results for Tarrytown Trustees:
Numbers in, as reported by Robert Hoyt, and a total of 2,815 votes, are as follows:
Democrat/Tarrytown United
- Thomas Basher:
Votes: 701 Percent: 25%
- Robert Hoyt:
Votes: 712 Percent: 25%
- Mary McGee:
Votes: 667 Percent: 24%
Republican/Tarrytown First
- Alison Boldyrev:
Votes: 264 Percent: 9%
- Eleanor Miscioscia:
Votes: 238 Percent: 8%
- Christine Miscioscia:
Votes: 233 Percent: 8%
Results for Sleepy Hollow Trustees:
Total of 3,079 votes
Democrat/Better Government
- Karin Wompa:
Votes: 705 Percent: 23%
- Jennifer Lobato-Church:
Votes: 716 Percent: 23%
- Susan MacFarlane
Votes: 724 Percent: 24%
Sleepy Hollow Independent Party
- Dan Scott:
Votes: 340 Percent: 11%
- David Bedell:
Votes: 331 Percent: 11%
- Sean Roach:
Votes: 263 Percent: 9%
Unofficial results are as posted on the Westchester County Board of Elections website for Tarrytown (Greenburgh) and Sleepy Hollow (Mt. Pleasant).
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