Thank you for your Vote, here are the results!

Thank you for your vote!  Here are the local results:

For Town Council
Bryan Geel : 330
Jon "Beansy" Mesick: 282
Brian Polhemus: 278

For Town Justice
Robert Lagonia: 413
Cheryl Roberts: 320
William "Bill" Hogencamp: 278

There are 73 Absentee Ballots outstanding so many of the races are unofficial and pending absentee ballot reults.  For a full break out of the results click here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An0C0Npe0B9EdEtpbDZkTXl0OG9Ib1ZPd1lSODRzTEE

Vote, Do you know why election day is on a Tuesday?

Hello,

A reminder that Tuesday, November 8th, 2011 is Election Day. The Polls are open from 6am to 9pm at the Spencertown Fire House on Memorial Drive. If you need a ride to the polls please call 610-3391.

Do you know why election day is on a Tuesday?

The Answer:

We found a terrific response to your question at the web site of the Federal Election Commission. Here's how they explain it:

In 1845 Congreess selected the First Tuesday in November as election day. For much of our history, America was a predominantly agrarian society. Law makers therefore took into account that November was perhaps the most convenient month for farmers and rural workers to be able to travel to the polls. The fall harvest was over, (remember that spring was planting time and summer was taken up with working the fields and tending the crops) but in the majority of the nation the weather was still mild enough to permit travel over unimproved roads.

Why Tuesday? Since most residents of rural America had to travel a significant distance to the county seat in order to vote, Monday was not considered reasonable since many people would need to begin travel on Sunday. This would, of course, have conflicted with Church services and Sunday worship.

Why the first Tuesday after the first Monday? Lawmakers wanted to prevent election day from falling on the first of November for two reasons. First, November 1st is All Saints Day, a Holy Day of Obligation for Roman Catholics. Second, most merchants were in the habit of doing their books from the preceding month on the 1st. Apparently, Congress was worried that the economic success or failure of the previous month might prove an undue influence on the vote!"

Read more: Why is Election Day the first Tuesday in November? — Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/askeds/election-day-first-tuesday-november.html#ixzz1d4ilbCWZ

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The Austerlitz Republican Committee

Letter — Hogencamp ideal candidate for town justice

Published:

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 11:36 AM EDT

In Austerlitz this year, we have two town justice seats up for election. Both incumbents are running for re-election and Bill Hogencamp is also seeking to fill one of the seats. We are very fortunate to have three well qualified individuals interested and so we need to carefully consider each our choices.

I had the privilege to serve on the Columbia County Board of Supervisors together with Bill Hogencamp, where I soon learned to appreciate his dedication, integrity and his sense of obligation. His background in military police, civilian law enforcement and New York State Criminal Justice make him an ideal candidate for election.

One important point to consider is the fact that he is now retired from his state position and he has more time available to serve as town justice.

It is very important that we get out and vote this year because many key offices are to be filled.

Joel E. Dyslin

Former Austerlitz supervisor

Pre Election Pep Rally!

We hope to see you on Sunday, November 6th at the Spencertown Town hall for our Pre-Election Pep Rally!  10am to 2pm!

See you then!





We need Volunteers!

Would you like to help with the election?  We need Poll Watchers.  A poll watcher sits behind the Election Inspectors and marks names off of a list of registered voters.  The list is used to contact people who need to get out and vote! We have 4 hour shifts but are willing to adjust these to accomdate your needs.

This is a great time, you meet wonderful people, and you can catch up on all of the local news!

If interested click the following link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0An0C0Npe0B9EdDVwN2NIc1FHTThGQ3Q5SjltU25ELUE or email us at Austerlitzreps@aol.com

Thank you in advance for your help!

Countdown to Election Day!

The Austerlitz Republican Candidates have received multiple endorsements.  Make sure you vote on Tuesday November 8th!  Polls open 6am to 9pm at the Spencertown Firehouse, Memorial Drive, Spencertown NY! 

Planning a Trip? Will you be here November 8th?

If you are unable to vote on November 8th, for any of the following reasons?

1. Be absent from the county on election day (work, vacation, school, college, leisure activities, social events)
2. Are ill or have a disability, either permanent or temporary, maybe someone in your family is having a baby?
3. Are caring for someone who is ill or has a disability, either permanent or temporary
4. Is a patient in a hospital, nursing home, VA Hospital
5. Is in jail/prison awaiting trial, or action by a grand jury or is in prison or jail on any conviction which is not a felony.

You can still vote, complete an Absentee Ballot Application, information on how to vote via Absentee Ballot by clicking here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yUPkaA_9BDwdovMFlmGjn8hpxYY8bxfEAM_PKuYMVKQ/edit?hl=en_US

If you need an Absentee Ballot, click here http://www.columbiacountygop.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/CC-BOE-Absentee_App.pdf

As anyways call us at 610-3391 or email us at Austerlitzreps@aol.com if you have any questions.