WHITE PLAINS’ PETER WOOD, GOLDEN GLOVES CHAMPION
MIKE SILVER, BOXING HISTORIAN & COLUMNIST
ROBERT MLADINICH, BOXING COLUMNIST
ON THE FIGHT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT
ON WPTV’S PEOPLE TO BE HEARD 8 PM THURSDAY ON CABLEVISION CH. 76 AND FIOS CH. 45
You need to fill out and turn in the Application for an absentee ballot by Tuesday June 18 in order to acquire an Absentee Ballot. You must mail or turn in your absentee ballot in person at the Board of Elections, or mail it so it is postmarked one day before the June 25 primary.
If you want to acquire an absentee ballot for a member of the family, relative, or friend who will be away June 25 and is unable to come into the Board of Elections and you want to pick up the Absentee ballot for them, that individual must fill out an application for an absentee ballot, and authorize you to pick it up for them on the application
REGISTERING TO VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
And while we are on the topic of absentee ballots, if you know of persons who are not registered voters, who want to vote in the November election for Common Council, County elections, you may walk into the Board of Elections on
25 Quaropas St. White Plains and pick one up. Or call the Board of Elections at 995-2000, ask for the Board of Elections and press the Registration prompt.
A friendly Board of Elections clerk will take your name and address and mail you the form above to register to vote. To register for the November election this fall when county legislators and judges will be up for election in addition to the White Plains Common Council you must turn in the registration by October 11.
WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2019. From the Westchester County Board of Elections, June 10, 2019:
The Board of Elections HAS informed WPCNR that absentee ballots are now available for those who will be out of town on June 25, and want their vote to be counted.
The Board told WPCNR the deadline to apply for absentee ballots is June 18 (7 days before the primary). This means registered Democratic voters in White Plains have 14 days from today to apply,
The Board told WPCNR voters may pick up an application at the Board of Elections 25 Quorropas Street, White Plains, 9 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday.
Absentee ballots once completed can be turned in at the Board of Elections any time before the election in person, or you may mail it back and it will be counted if postmarked ONE DAY before the Election, June 25.
June 25 is the date of the Democratic Primary in which Nadine Hunt-Robinson, Victoria Presser, Jennifer Puja and Katherine Brezler are competing for three seats on the Democratic line for Common Council .
Absentee ballots are available for registered Democratic Voters to pick up at 25 Quaropus Street in White Plains opposite Mulino’s restaurant.
The ballots must be picked up in person at the Board of Elections , and a form must be submitted.
To print out an Absentee Ballot Application to complete at home go to the bold highlight links below and print it out. On the Application you can designate a person to pick one up for you if wish,
If you know you will not be in your voting district on a given Election Day, you may vote by absentee ballot.
Voters who are qualified to vote by absentee ballot must first apply for the absentee ballot; and the request is only valid for the calendar year of that particular request.
You may vote by absentee ballot if you will be:
Absentee ballot application
When completing the application form, be sure to print clearly.
Upon completion of the absentee ballot application, you must mail it to the Board of Elections. Once we are in receipt of your application, a ballot will be mailed to you, or you can bring it in in person and the absentee ballot will be given to you. You can also bring the absentee ballot back before the election and turn in your vote!
Remember that an application for an absentee ballot is only valid for the calendar year of the request.
Designate someone to pick up your ballot
If you cannot pick up your ballot, or will not be able to receive it through the mail, you have the right to designate someone to pick up your ballot for you. Only that person designated on your application in section 6 and/or section 7 of your application may pick up and deliver your ballot.
If disabled or permanently ill
If you check the box indicating your illness or disability is permanent, once your application is approved you will automatically receive a ballot for each election in which you are eligible to vote, without having to apply again, unless you have moved and, therefore, you must reapply again.
Please note that a power of attorney or printed name stamp is not allowed for any voting purpose, including absentee applications
For additional information visit the New York State Board of Elections.
WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2019. From the League of Women Voters. June 10, 2019:
(Editors’s note: The New York Court of Appeals declined to review the Democratic City Committee appeal of the Appellate Court decision validating Council candidate Katherine Brezler’s petition originally approved by the Board of Elections. The Court of Appeals non-action meant that Ms. Brezler is back on the primary ballot and a primary will be held June 25. The League of Women Voters issued the following news release this morning reinstating their Candidates Forum next Monday, June 17 at the White Plains Public Library.)
The League of Women Voters of White Plains confirms that there will be a Candidates Forum for candidates running in the Democratic Primary. The Primary will be to select three candidates to run as Democrats in the General Election for three seats on the White Plains Common Council. All four candidates in the Democratic Primary have indicated their intentions to participate in the Forum.
The Candidates Forum will be held on Monday June 17 from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. in the White Plains Public Library Auditorium. The proceedings will be video recorded and streamed live.
In accordance with League policy and in order to ensure that a wide range of issues are addressed by the candidates, questions must be submitted in writing in one of two ways:
OR
Please include your name and address on your email or in-person question. Your address will not be made public. Questions will not be taken from the floor.
For additional information please email the manager of Candidate Forums using the subject line “Candidates Forum” at [email protected].
Information about what’s on the ballot in your election district, the location of your polling place, who the candidates are and what their positions are on issues, be sure to visit VOTE411.ORGThe Primary Election is on Tuesday June 25. Polls will be open 6:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M.