Report On May Election Problems Finally Made Public
A report by Chester County Voter Services has finally been released that identifies the source of electronic vote counting problems in the May 17, 2011 Primary Election – an extra dark blue “color bar” printed on Republican ballots . The counting glitch caused confusion over a Special Election to fill a Tredyffrin Board of Supervisors seat, as Democrat Molly Duffy appeared to be the early victor but a recount eventually revealed that opponent Mike Heaberg had won by a two vote margin.
Changes to November Slate of Candidates
On June 22, the Tredyffrin Township Democratic Committee endorsed F. Michael “Murph” Wysocki to fill the role of candidate for At-Large Supervisor in the November election, after candidate Ernie Falcone had to bow out for personal reasons. Wysocki (left) will join Molly Duffy to contest the two open At-Large Supervisor seats.
In addition, John Cameron (right), who received 943 write-in ballots in the May primary, will run as candidate for Township Auditor.
Read more on their professional and community experience.
Setting Record Straight on Blog Citation
TTDems recently helped candidate Molly Duffy and her campaign committee with the preparation of a campaign postcard mailed to residents.
Community Matters blogger Pattye Benson took issue with using her blog as the source for a quote from Molly’s opponent. On her blog Ms. Benson has written harsh commentary, implying our candidate’s campaign information was incorrect and misused material.
Here we set the record straight, with citations and including full text of TTDem Chair Dariel Jamieson’s explanatory letter to Ms. Benson, published only in excerpted form on the blog.
Sorry for the tedium, but we want TTDem supporters assured there was no unfairness or trickery in Molly Duffy’s campaign efforts.
Molly Duffy Endorsed For Supervisor in Tredyffrin’s May 17 Special Election
“I would like to serve on the Board of Supervisors because I care deeply about the future of Tredyffrin and would like to help realize the community vision. I will work hard for greatest efficiency in township services, stable funding for public safety, and revitalizing business development,” said Molly Duffy in receiving the unanimous endorsement of the TTDem committee.
Sidewalk Policy Review: Survey & Public Meeting
Take advantage of the opportunities for public participation in the last quarter of this year, as the township’s special sidewalk policy committee closes out its review.
In particular, residents should take a few minutes to complete the township’s “Walkways and Bike Lanes Survey.”
Two ways to communicate your priorities.
Historic Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Faces Development Pressure
Organized by local resident Donna Shipman, a long-planned meeting between Mount Pleasant neighbors, property owners and Township officials took place at the First Baptist Church on March 22.
Citizen comments and questions focused on several unsettling changes taking place in their neighborhood–the influx of investors converting family homes into student housing, and developers buying and razing properties to build new housing. Read more on the meeting and neighborhood redevelopment underway, including the loss of the century-old home of revered community leader and civil rights activist, Mazie B. Hall.
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