Absentee Ballot Results

As I am sure you are well aware, there have been some issues with
Absentee Ballots at Board of Elections.

This afternoon Austerlitz had its day and presented our ballots  for review.  Of the 93 ballots that have been returned 39 were opened. However of the 39 that were opened,  it gave us  enough votes that we
needed to sweep all of the Town Board Seats, plus the Town Supervisor.  Even with the 52 ballots that will be reviewed by a Judge for further review, we have enough of a lead to claim victory!

Quick Summary

Braley (R) - 368   Jahn (D) - 304
Verenazi (R) - 397   Pinto (R) - 377   Van der Weit (D) - 278 
Corglione (D) - 275

Haag (R) - 638
Meehan (D)  - 641

It was a good election, everyone was a qualified candidate, and I am
glad that the Republicans shined through to win! 

If you would like to review the breakout of the results please click
here:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An0C0Npe0B9EdElzNi1aOUE1UFRjTFZxczlxVDdiSEE&hl=en.

Lastly, I would like to provide the link for CC Scoop they have done an excellent job covering the absentee ballots:  http://www.ccscoop.com/

On other news I hope you will stop by on Monday Night for our
Roundtable event.  You can also stop in to hear the stories of opening Absentee Ballots!

All of our candidates did an excellent Job!  Congratulations to all of them.

Thank you for your vote and support!

Sincerely,
--The Austerlitz Republican Committee

Roundtable this Monday!

There will be a Roundtable discussion this Monday.  We have many items on our aganda and hope that you will make an effort to attend.  The Roundtable starts on 7pm and we meet at the Spencertown Town Hall.  All our welcome.

Absentee Ballots -  the ballots were suppose to be opened earlier today, however there seems to be a bit of an issue, regarding the schedule?  If you would like to read more click here: http://www.registerstar.com/articles/2009/11/17/news/doc4b03492ec5858957474292.txt.
I will keep you posted as more details unfold.

Thank you and I hope to see you Monday!

The Unofficial Results for the 2009 Election

Sue Haag & Bobby Meehan - won and they were uncontested!  Bobby hs 606
votes, and Sue has 602

Matthew Verenazi - 382
Carol Pinto - 363
Chic Van der Weit -  255
Jean Corglione - 250

Jeff Braley - 355
George Jahn - 278

If you wish to see the breakdown, click this link:
http://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?key=0An0C0Npe0B9EdElzNi1aOUE1UFRjTFZxczlxVDdiSEE&hl=en


With this being said there are 107 absentee ballots.  I think all of
the candidates did a great job. 

Congratulations to Matt Veranazi, Carol Pinto, Sue Haag, Robert Meehan
and Jeff Braley.

Don't forget to Vote!

Don't forget to vote in this important local election, Tuesday November 3rd, 2009. The Polls are open from 6am to 9pm. and are located at the Spencertown Firehouse!

While you are at the polls voting, please consider the following message! From Desktop Although it is important to vote in every election there is a particular reason why your vote is needed on November 3rd, 2009. Proposition 2 needs your YES vote because it allows inmates to work for not-for-profit organizations. Having inmates from the Hudson Correctional Facility helps the Austerlitz Historical Society prepare for the Blueberry Festival and Autumn in Austerlitz and has had an impact on the success of those annual events. The inmates assist by erecting tents, placing tables and chairs, setting up fencing and signage to delineate parking lots. After the event, the property is restored by having tents, tables and chairs placed in storage. The help of the inmates has been of great value to the society. The inmates have been well supervised, have been respectful and have worked hard and well with the organization representatives. Allowing inmates to work for not-for- profit organizations is also of great benefit to the inmates themselves as they meet volunteers from these organizations who work beside them. This is a brief step into a normal living situation and can contribute toward a successful re-introduction into society when the term of incarceration is over. Please help make sure that the valuable support we receive from this program can continue. Vote YES on Proposition 2 on November 3rd.

Meet our Candidates

Meet our Candidates Open House, Sunday November 1, 2009 from 10 to 1pm.  We will be at the Spencertown Town Hall and look forward to seeing you there!  Stop in for some goodies and conversation.
 

We need your help!

We need your help!  Talk with your friends and neighbors and explain to them why our candidates need to be in office.  Our candidates believe in supporting local businesses and want responsible and fair government.  They believe less government is good government. Austerlitz needs fewer rules & regulations, not more!

Stop by and meet our candidates on Sunday, November 1^st at 10AM to 1PM at the Spencertown Town Hall.

To win this election, we need monetary donations, volunteers and most important:  YOUR VOTE!  

No matter what your contribution, it will help us to return our Town Board to a Republican majority! A donation of $5, $15, or even $25 helps us pay for printing, signs and mailings.

Reminders!

This Monday, October 26th is a Republican Roundtable. We will be meeting at the Spencertown Town Hall at 7pm. We hope you can join us.

We need volunteers for election day. If you would like to be a poll watchers, reach out and call voters, or drive people to the polls, let us know.

Executive Club Reception

Executive Club Reception

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Columbia Golf & Country Club

Rte. 23

Claverack

$100pp/$150 per couple

$500 sponsor = 4 tickets & recognition

$1000 sponsor = 8 tickets & recognition

Please RSVP by 10/21/09 to this email address, or mail your payment to CCGOP, PO Box 1067, Hudson NY 12534.

For questions or more information please call Tara at 518.392.8558

If you have already donated or sent in your response, thank you very much for your support!

Please share this with other interested, supportive friends of the CCGOP!

Signs are in

Show your support for the Austerlitz Republicans. If you or someone you know would want or needs signs for their yard, call us at 392-0515, 610-3391, or email at AusterlitzReps@aol.com and we will make arrangements to get signs to you!

Austerlitz Republicans Make Lunch!

The Austerlitz Republican Candidates provided lunch for Columbia County Habitat for Humanity volunteers who are currently building their 5th house on Mill Street. The Candidates were given a tour of the Mill Street, Hudson neighborhood, and learned about the organization and how it provides affordable housing to a family in need.

They may even go back in November to help finish the house!

Austerlitz Republican Roundtable

I know this is short notice, however if you have nothing planned on Monday night I am trying to organize a Republican Roundtable at the Spencertown Town Hall starting at 7pm. Everyone is welcome, bring your thoughts, comments and Republican Neighbors.

Also, a reminder that on Sunday, September 27th at 1pm is the Northern Columbia County Republican Picnic, tickets are still available. This is located at the Ghent Sportsman Club.

Northern Columbia County Republican Club BBQ

On September 27, 2009 - ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ - at the Ghent Sportman's Club, County Route 9, Ghent, NY. The grounds will open at 1PM, with hot dogs, hamburgers, sausages and peppers, soda, beer, etc. The Chicken BBQ meal will begin around 2:30PM, followed by some short speeches and concluded with a raffle. DIRECTIONS: From Route 66 in Ghent, take County Route 9 east for about 1/4 mile, The Ghent Sportsmen's Club is on the left. There's plenty of parking.
Prices: Adults - $12.00 Children under 12 - $6.00 - For tickets, email John Wallace at john@grayrider.com or call me at 518-392-7062.

Slate of Candidates for 2009

On September 8th, 2009, the Austerlitz Republicans chose their slate of candidates for the November 3rd, 2009 election. The candidates are Jeffrey W. Braley Sr. for Town Supervisor, Carol Pinto, and Matthew Verenazi for Town Council, Susan Haag for Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Robert Meehan for Highway Superintendent.

These candidates have been endorsed by the Conservative and Independence Party.

We wish them much success in the upcoming months.