Vote Green Party on Nov. 6!
WRITE IN Joseph Duffy for 10th Ward Alderman, Hornell
Joseph Duffy, an enrolled Green in Hornell’s 10th Ward is running
a write-in campaign for Alderman. Help spread the word about Joe’s
campaign. Call 607-324-2971 for more info. Joe says:
"I am the progressive choice for the Common Council of Hornell. As a
Green Party candidate I will commit myself to serve the city of Hornell
while promoting economic justice, social justice, and sustainability.
* New Perspective
* Open Public Input
* Introduce A Bill Of Rights Defense Resolution That Would Protect The Community
From The Patriot Act
* Energy Efficient Programs For Homeowners
* Promote Programs Such As A Directory For Locally-Grown Food
“It’s Time For A Change!”
Michael Povoski and Patricia Rice for Bath Town Board
Payson Snyder for Bath Town Supervisor
The Steuben Greens are supporting enrolled Green Michael Povoski
and his fellow candidates on the Bath Citizens Party line, Payson Snyder
and Patricia Rice. To help, call 607-776-5031. The Citizens Party candidates
issued a press release announcing their campaign on August 21, 2007:
GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN PUTS CANDIDATES ON BALLOT
New Party Finds
Significant Support From Registered Voters
Bath, NY -- August 21, 2007 -- A handful of determined Bath town
residents have, in just one week, gathered nearly three times the number
of signatures required to put their candidates on the ballot this
November. The Bath Citizens Party has concluded the independent
nominating petition process, and has filed a petition with the board
of
elections containing 460 signatures to put three candidates on the
ballot for the Bath Town Board seats up for election on November 6.
Payson Snyder has accepted the nomination for Bath Town Supervisor,
and
both Michael Povoski and Patricia Rice have accepted nominations for
the
Bath Town Council. According to the Board of Elections, the candidates
were required to gather 158 signatures to earn their place on the ballot.
"I'm surprised and heartened by the support we've received over
the last
week," said Mike Povoski. "In talking with hundreds of community
members, it's very clear that people are genuinely concerned about
what's happening to this town, and they're looking for new leadership
for some long-term solutions."
These nominations come at a time when choice in candidates is lacking.
In 2006, Bath voters saw a ballot with six out of fourteen candidates
running unopposed, according to the Board of Elections website. Without
the participation of these three candidates, Bath was set to see all
three Town Board seats go to Republicans by default.
"Not only will voters have a choice in November, but they will
have an
opportunity to choose candidates who are committed to prioritizing and
allocating the resources necessary to complete the Town Comprehensive
Plan," said Payson Snyder, who is currently a member of the
Comprehensive Plan Committee. The committee has been working on the
Plan for nearly two years. "It's time this town started getting
behind
this process. With all the development pressure that comes with being
located on an interstate, it's rare for a town in that position not
to
be prepared for the future." By Snyder's estimate, 19 out of 21
municipalities in Steuben County along the interstate have zoning
provisions; the Town of Bath is one of only two that do not.
The Comprehensive Plan guides the Town Board and the Planning Board
in
their decisions concerning land use in the town, and includes provisions
for infrastructure, natural resources, economic development, housing,
and other quality of life issues. The plan largely defines the
character of the community, and can regulate types of commercial
development, for example adult use stores and dollar stores.
Aside from land use issues, Bath Citizens Party Candidates are focused on
improving the employment situation in Bath, managing the budget responsibly,
improving the quality of life for Bath town residents, and continuing
to develop the town's agricultural base. "A strong agricultural
economy is the foundation of a sustainable rural community," said
Patty Rice, "and vital to creating wealth
and keeping it in our community. There are models of success all
around us, and the Bath town leadership needs to be willing to
explore and discuss these models in a public forum."
The Bath Citizens Party was formed to offer the people of Bath the power to
decide on issues that affect the character of our community. Bath Citizens Party candidates Payson Snyder, Patricia Rice, and Michael
Povoski are all native Bath residents who draw strength from a diversity of
political and social backgrounds. The candidates dispense with partisan
politics and address the issues that all Bath residents face, regardless
of their political affiliation. The candidates all agree that
the next few years will be critical in shaping the character and strength
of our town, and that the community needs to act now to ensure that the
changes that come will be for the good of the community at large.
2006 Election Results
The board of elections released its certified
election results on December
14, 2006. Our Green Party candidates did well, but the votes for Malachy
did not reach the 50,000 threshold to qualify the Green Party for ballot
status:
Malachy McCourt/Alison Duncan for Governor/Lt. Governor,
42,188 votes
Julia Willebrand for Comptroller, 117,908 votes
Rachel Treichler for Attorney General, 61,849 votes
Howie Hawkins for US Senate, 55,469 votes
2005 Election Results
Steuben Election Results
Darin Robbins received 25.3% for in his race for 7th Ward Alderman in
Corning. Joe Duffy received 77 write-in votes in his race for Mayor of
Hornell.
Green Party Has Best Showing Ever in New York State
Capital District Greens Media Release, Nov. 10, 2005
The Green Party had its best electoral showing ever in New York State
this year, including electing its 5th current office holder. The Greens
also did well nationwide.
The Greens said their strong showing in the 2005 elections bodes well
for the party obtaining at least the 50,000 votes (approximately 1%) needed
to regain their official party status. While the Greens successfully sued
in federal court to retain the right to enroll as Greens, their candidates
are forced to comply with the more difficult ballot access rules for independent
candidates.
Mary Jo Long, who pulled more than 50,000 votes for the Greens three
years ago in her race for Attorney General, was elected to the Afton Town
Board. She joins four other elected Green officials in Ulster and Monroe
Counties.
The Greens ran Mayoral candidates in four of the state's largest cities,
with civil rights advocate Dr. Alice Green pulling a stunning 25% of the
vote in the City of Albany, easily surpassing the Republican vote total.
The Green candidate for Albany Common Council, Dave Lussier, pulled 29%
of the vote on the Green and WFP line, with most of his votes coming on
the Green line. In Syracuse, former Green State Comptroller candidate
Howie Hawkins pulled 5% of the vote while Judith Eniach pulled 4% in the
City of Buffalo.
"The results in Albany highlight that voters are increasingly responding
to the Green Party message. For Alice Green to receive 25% of the vote
in a citywide election, and David Lussier to achieve 30% of the vote in
a 4-way council race, both finishing second ahead of the Republicans,
means that we can expect further successes here next year in our quest
to regain ballot status as a party," stated Peter LaVenia, Chair of the
Albany County Green Party.
Dr. Green was the Green Party nominee for Lt. Governor seven years ago
when she and Al Lewis pulled 53,000 votes statewide to quality the party.
Some party organizers are hoping to draft her to run for Governor next
year.
In Rensselaer County, Green Party secretary Dan Spilman received votes
from about 35% of the electorate, finishing third in a race for two seats
on the Schodack Town Board. Green Party chair Russell Ziemba was nominated
by the Democrats and Working Families Party and received over 3,300 votes
in his bid for a County Legislative Seat from Troy.
In New York City, peace and labor activist Gloria Mattera qualified for
$200,000 in matching funds in her race for Brooklyn Borough President,
and received 17,908 votes (6.9%). Ms. Mattera, the Chair of the State
Party, had pulled 20% of the vote in her prior race for a City Council
position. Green City Council candidate Robyn Sklar also qualified for
public campaign funds in NYC and pulled 12.9% of the vote. Jerry Kann
pulled 8% of the vote in his race for a City Council position from Queens.
"Once again, voters nationwide have demonstrated their enthusiasm for
Green Party candidates who make issues of social and economic justice
the highlight of their platforms. In the aftermath of Katrina and the
continued occupation of Iraq, the Green Party offers people an opportunity
to support candidates who will be a catalyst for change," stated Mattera.
According to early election returns, Greens have won at least 19 races
in November 2005, bringing the number of Greens elected in 2005 to 34.
The Greens noted that their candidates picked up an increasing number
of endorsements from other groups, including local Labor Councils, Empire
Pride Agenda, National Organization for Women, Sierra Club and newspapers.
In other races statewide, Darin Robbins received 25.3% for Corning Alderman
in Steuben County. David Linton received 17% of the vote for Onondaga
County Legislature with Cosmo Fanizi pulling 13%. Chris Hilderbrant obtained
15.1% of the vote in his run for Monroe County Legislature. Will Maksuta
received 13.4% of the vote running for New Paltz Town Clerk in Ulster
County.
The Greens are committed to ecology, nonviolence, grassroots democracy
and social and economic justice.
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