Several seats contested in today's village elections

Written by: Kelly Keck on Mar 21, 2006 5:25 PM EST

Linked to groups: Democracy for Otsego and Delaware Counties

03/21/06

Staff Report

Although most villages in the area have uncontested elections today, Cooperstown has three offices at stake.


A field of four is vying for two seats on the village board of trustees, and an incumbent village justice is being challenged.


Republican Mayor Carol Waller is running unopposed for a third term.


Incumbents Grace Kull, a Democrat, and Lee Malone, a Republican, are being challenged by Daniel Naughton, an independent, and Democrat Milo Stewart. The top two vote-getters get elected.


Justice Enid Hinkes, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Gary Kuch for the position of village justice.


In Delaware County, only Stamford and Walton have contested races.


Stamford incumbents Anne Slatin and Paul P. "Pat" Power Jr. are being challenged by James Kopp and John Sanzone for their village trustee seats. They are all independents.


Three candidates in Walton are seeking two seats on the board of trustees. Independents Jeffrey Harris, Theresa O'Leary and Michael Freeman are vying to replace outgoing trustees David Breese and Richard Moore.


Walton also will have a proposition on today's ballot.


Voters will be able to voice their opinion on Proposition 1, which amends the village's games-of-chance law.


The proposition calls for the legalization of games of chance, such as raffles, for nonprofit organizations. It will also allow games of chance to be held on Sunday.


Afton has the only contested race in Chenango County.


With Mayor Gerard Matthews not seeking re-election, Sally M. Muller and Patricia Stafford are seeking his post.


There are uncontested races in 16 other area villages.


Polls are open in most villages from noon to 9 p.m.

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