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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Politics
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Irondequoit supervisor sues to get on ballot, ordered to keep working remotely
Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans is suing the Monroe County Board of Elections in a bid to be on the Democratic primary ballot. Meanwhile, a judge ruled Friday that Evans must, for now, continue to work remotely, as he has been ordered to do by a resolution from the town board. State Supreme Court Justice Elena Cariola decided Friday that Evans could fulfill his duties remotely and that the actions from the town board don't hamstring him in that job. Evans can successfully work remotely, whether in virtual meetings or addressing town issues, Cariola said. "He can do whatever he needs to from home," she said. Attorneys for Evans have argued that he cannot carry out his duties from home and that the town board illegally placed the restrictions on Evans with a resolution. The law does not allow such severe steps from a resolution, attorneys contended, but Cariola differed and decided the town board was within its rights. Evans is now battling both the town board, which decided he violated the town's sexual harassment and anti-retaliation policies, and the Monroe County Board of Elections, which determined he fell short of the needed petition signatures to be on the primary ballot. Evans has pushed back against the allegations of harassment from town employees, who alleged in an investigation by a law firm that he made inappropriate comments, some laced with sexual innuendo. He also is accused of retaliation against complainants. In his bid to be on the primary ballot, Evans needed 500 signatures of enrolled Democrats. He turned in 617, but the board decided, after objections to the petitions, that 128 were invalid. That left Evans with 489 signatures. In his lawsuit he argues that his petitions do include at least 500 valid signatures. Irondequoit Town Board member John Perticone is also seeking the Democratic nomination for town supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee. The town board has called for Evans to resign, but he has refused. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Andrae Evans sues to get on ballot, ordered to keep working remotely
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
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Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans fails to qualify for Democratic primary ballot
Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans, already battling allegations of sexual harassment, did not secure enough petition signatures for the Democratic primary. Officials with the Monroe County Board of Elections said that Evans fell short of the necessary petition signatures after a challenge. Evans had planned to seek the Democratic line for supervisor in what would be his second term if re-elected. Town Board member John Perticone is running for supervisor and has the backing of the town's Democratic committee. In a report from an investigative law firm, Evans was accused of making improper comments, laden with sexual innuendo, to a staff member as well as in more public settings with town employees. He also is accused of retaliation against town employees. Evans has been censured by the town board and ordered to work remotely. He is challenging the town board actions in court. He has refused requests to resign. Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley is also seeking Evans' removal from office in a process that would require actions by appellate judges from the state Supreme Court. The Democrat and Chronicle reached out to Evans via email Friday. This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Irondequoit Supervisor Andrae Evans fails to qualify for primary
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- General
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Changes to Chestnuthill Township polling places announced ahead of May primary
The Monroe County Board of Elections announced changes to polling places for two precincts in Chestnuthill Township. The notices, posted on the county's website in late March, inform voters that their designated voting locations will be different for the primary elections on May 20. According to the announcements, electors of Chestnuthill One will now vote at Effort United Methodist Church, located at 178 Merwinsburg Road, Effort. This marks a change from the previous site, West End Fire Company on Route 715 in Brodheadsville. Electors of Chestnuthill Four will also no longer vote at the West End Fire Company. Instead, they'll cast their ballots at the Chestnuthill Township Park Building, 221 Route 715, Brodheadsville. Voters can verify their precinct information and polling location well ahead of May 20 to avoid confusion on Election Day. Voters can check their registration status and find their polling place at Emmanuella Pierre is the trending and breaking news reporter at the Pocono Record. Reach her at epierre@ This article originally appeared on Pocono Record: Two Chestnuthill Township precincts have new polling places
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
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Pittsford village mayoral race appears to be decided by close call
PITTSFORD, N.Y. (WROC) — On March 18, Pittsford Village held its mayoral election, as New York villages are often off-cycle. Several trustee candidates were on the ballot, as well as the mayor. Incumbent Alysa Plummer faced a challenge from trustee Lisa Cove. While the vote is still being certified by the Monroe County Board of Elections, Plummer and Cove (in a Facebook post) say the vote was decided by one. 'Extraordinary turnout and I was happy for that level of civic engagement,' Plummer said. Plummer adds that close elections with their small sample size are not uncommon, though one vote was 'unusual.' Initially, Plummer was down by more, then absentee ballots came in, getting it down to was a recount last Friday, and the results stayed the same. Plummer attributes the closeness to the race to changing, younger demographics. According to a Facebook video, Cove ran on a campaign of responsive and responsible government. Plummer adds that she ran on a campaign of financial responsibility, adding that the village is in better fiscal standing now that the legal fees for 75 Monroe are currently off the books. She and her team are investigating other potential funding streams for the village, as well as their 'economic engines.' 'For us, that would be our commercial districts, on Main Street, and then we have Schoen Place, which is a wonderful part of the historic part of our village on the Erie canal,' she said. 'So really trying to stabilize those areas and support our business community.' News 8 reached out to Cove on Wednesday, and she said in a statement: 'I'm hopeful that we recognize that our community is split equally, and working together as a team is in the best interest of our residents.' Cove added in a Facebook post that she is grateful for the campaign, and will continue to work as a trustee. Mayor Plummer will serve a four-year term. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
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Monroe County to us new voting machines this year: See how they work
The standard way of voting is changing for Monroe County as the Monroe County Board of Elections unveils new accessible voting machines. In July 2023, the New York State Board of Elections certified the ExpressVote XL Universal voting system. This paper-based technology displays the full ballot on a 32-inch interactive screen and produces an independent voter-verifiable paper record. Each machine has a privacy curtain and includes ADA features to assist with independent voting. The system also features enlarging the font, language selection and options to record votes. The ExpressVote XL machines currently operates in 32 states. Board of Election Commissioner Peter Elder spoke of how well the machines performed. 'In all instances the machines were both well received and performed well, we are thrilled for this next step,' Elder said. 'We have an ambitious schedule ahead for public demonstrations to ensure that as many voters are aware of this exciting change and have an opportunity to see and practice with them before the June and November elections.' Voters can also stop at the Monroe County Board of Elections to see demonstrations of the new machines. A demonstration can be seen in the video attached to this story. — Kerria Weaver works as the Government and You reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on how government actions affect communities and neighborhoods in Rochester and in Monroe County. She wants local journalism about government to be driven by regular people. What are you happy with or upset about local government? Is there an overlooked issue in your neighborhood? Get in touch at kweaver@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Monroe County NY to use new voting machines for 2024 election
