The excitement of Gilford's election continues! [UPDATE 1]
Given the tie for third place in the Budget Committee contest between the candidate endorsed by the firefighters (and undoubtably supported by those who wish for business as usual with regards to spending), Dale Dormody, and Taxpayer Coalition endorsed conservative Terry Stewart, there will be a name drawing today at 3 PM to determine the winner. It will take place at Town Hall and will be conducted using the same method used to determine ballot order placement-- the glass bowl with glass baubles containing the names.
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Following that, either candidate has until Friday to request a manual recount of the ballots if desired. If not, the result of today's drawing stands.
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Stay tuned for more commentary on the results of yesterday's elections. Unfortunately, both Skip and I have real jobs which have taken priority today...
[UPDATE 1]
From Terry Stewart, "candidate in limbo"...
As I sit here in limbo regarding the pending outcome of the tied Gilford budget committee seat, I have a few thoughts to share..
This is another prime example that every vote counts. For those of you that sat this one out because you thought your vote didn’t count: Your missing vote would have made a big difference for 876 voters, a town clerk and two candidates!.
I would like to thank all of the great people that I met at the polls and especially those that supported me in so many ways. It is a foregone conclusion that the outcome of this tie is irrelevant to the message delivered by the voters of Gilford..The voters didn’t buy into that “negative tone” scheme and supported Doug Lambert’s position on the budget. It should be obvious that the ongoing attempt to alter the 50 year operating procedures of the budget committee was rejected as well. It’s obvious that the voters have no interest in the proposed “Best Practices” scheme as well and it too should be shelved. There is no question that the support of the Tax Payer coalition played a key role in Doug’s victory and I am also very appreciative of the Tax Payer coalition’s endorsement. As a new comer to Gilford politics, I went into this first bid for office knowing that my roll was mostly introductory and winning would have been a nice bonus. The voters simply piled on by casting 876 votes against a long time resident whose wife is the Library director and had the support of the FF’s. It would be safe to assume that he and Kevin Roy also had the support of the library supporters and the entire town employee base, including the school district. Dale Dormody and Kevin Roy’s Candidacy was an all out blitz from the special interest groups to support their spending and to oust Doug Lambert..I would hope that even they have a Grasp for the obvious and see that the voters overwhelmingly rejected that concept, regardless of this tie breaking outcome..
Congratulations to the voters of Gilford, Doug Lambert and the Tax Payer Coalition.
I can’t thank you all enough!.
Terry Stewart
Comments
I did not cast my vote for my canidate to have his named pulled out of a hat. Please go for a recount.
I think the same should be done for the Bean property,only three vote difference. I hope these people ask for a recount.
Posted by: Marion | March 14, 2007 12:52 PM