Preview Details On Eco Tour Sites
This article gives specific preview details on the 8 sites in the 2011 Tredyffrin Back Yard Eco Tour. Remember: Saturday, July 16th (rain or shine), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchase the tour “badge” and get maps and directions starting 9:45 a.m. at Tredyffrin Township Library parking lot, 582 Upper Gulph Rd., Strafford/Wayne. The cost is $10 per adult, with children under 18 free. Read more about what to see and study on this year’s tour.
Back Yard Eco Tour on July 16
“One does not act rightly towards one’s fellows if one does not know how to act rightly toward the earth.” –Liberty Hyde Bailey, The Holy Earth
Here is a worthy summer break from politics: Our Tredyffrin Back Yard Eco Tour returns for a second year, by popular demand, on July 16.
We will be visiting 8 properties, different from last year but with similar objectives of gardening in an earth-friendly manner.
Read more for complete details. Or, download a flyer.
Molly Duffy Statement– “Looking Long Term”
Certification of the Special Election vote for Tredyffrin Supervisor should be announced this week after a complete manual count of ballots and full reconciliation by Chester County’s Voter Services. Molly Duffy’s 40-vote lead on election night has now fallen to a two vote deficit. Read Molly’s statement as she moves on to summer and the November race for a full 4-year term.
New Numbers But Questions Remain Surrounding Special Election
A complete manual count of ballots by Chester County’s Voter Services has produced a new numerical result in the special election of Tredyffrin Township supervisor, but the Township’s Democratic Committee believes questions remain.
Despite initial election results on May 17th showing Molly Duffy the winner of Tredyffrin’s special election, problems with ballot scanners called into question the accuracy of the vote counts. Voter Services moved directly to a manual count of all paper ballots on Monday, May 23, witnessed by representatives of both candidates. The hand count showed a three vote lead for candidate Mike Heaburg, reversing Duffy’s 40 vote lead on election night. A total of 61 additional ballots were counted by Voter Services. While the overall vote split almost 50% to 50% between Heaburg and Duffy, the 61 additional ballots split 85% (52) for Heaburg and 15% (9) for Duffy.
A number of questions remain unanswered….
Molly Duffy Leading, Republicans Want More Proof
After a soggy but exciting election day, Molly Duffy leads in the special election for the remaining term of a Tredyffrin at-large supervisor seat. Startled Republicans are asking for more proof. The result spiced up the primary election season, which otherwise saw all the party-endorsed candidates moving smoothly to their November showdown.
Molly Duffy expressed her appreciation:
“Professionally I pay attention to energy and energy conservation, and I’m amazed at the human energy that goes into a campaign. Thank you so much for making this an extraordinary May election! I’m of course grateful for the people who voted for me. But even those who didn’t vote for me were out on a rainy day participating in the democratic process, which is good for all of us. I’m confident the vote count will be affirmed quickly, and I’m looking forward to turning my personal energy toward serving everyone as supervisor.”
Read more on election turnout, why each vote matters, a verifiable paper trail for balloting, and good results for all TTDem candidates.
May 17 Sample Ballots
We cannot stress enough how important simply showing up at the polls is for the May balloting. Turnout will be particularly critical for Molly Duffy’s effort in the special election for township supervisor. Actual voting can be accomplished in a few minutes, and we make life even simpler by providing sample ballots in advance. Read more to select your precinct and click for sample ballot pdf.
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