RYE, RYE BROOK & PORT CHESTER

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VOTE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2011 6:00AM 9:00PM
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STATE CANDIDATES JUSTICE OF THE STATE SUPREME COURT NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Term: 14 years Salary: (a) Duties: The Supreme Court, the highest trial court, has unlimited jurisdiction and can hear any type of case, but usually hears cases outside the jurisdiction of other courts, e.g., civil matters dealing with monetary amounts over the jurisdiction of lower courts, divorce, separation and annulments. Justices are elected from each of the states 12 Judicial Districts. (A complete listing of judicial candidates may not be available before press time, but will appear on the November ballot in the order determined by the Board of Elections.) (Vote for TWO) Robert DiBella D-R Paul Marx D Edward Borrelli R New York State judges will receive pay increases, 27% over three years, beginning next spring unless overruled or modified by legislation passed by both houses of the Legislature and signed by the governor. The current salary is $136,700.(a)

COUNTY LEGISLATORS
(Vote for ONE in your District) Term: 2 Years Salary: $49,200 Duties: Among these are to enact laws dealing with the County and its residents, to adopt an annual budget and to levy taxes, to determine the structure of County government and the number of County employees and their salaries and to initiate new projects and programs as the need arises. There are 17 County Districts.

Occupation: Attorney Moss & Kalish, PLLC, New York City Prior Civic Service: Town of Rye CouncilBRAKEWOOD, Dan man; President, Bellefair Homeowners Assoc. D-WF Board Member & Treasurer, Bellefair Home Owners Assoc.; New York City Civil Court Residence: Port Chester Small Claims Arbitrator Education: BA, Bowdoin College ( Econom- On the Web: www.gelfarb2011.com ics/History ): MA, Indiana University ( Soci- Statement: Westchester cannot continue as ology ); PhD, Indiana University ( Sociolthe nations property tax leader. I will work to ogy ) lower property taxes and provide efficient Occupation: Global Director of Market & delivery of needed services. I will fight to Consumer Insights, Pitney Bowes; Trustee fight airport expansion. Village of Port Chester: Police Commissioner Village of Port Chester District 7 Legislator Prior Public/Civic Service: Deputy Mayor, (Mamaroneck, Rye, Larchmont) Village of Port Chester (2010) Port Chester Zoning Board of Appeals ( 1999-2000 ) MYERS, Judy* D-IN-WF Statement: Our County Legislature needs a dose of pragmatic, independent leadership. Residence:Larchmont We need a leader who puts people first and Education: B.A. Lewis & Clark College, partisan bickering last. I am committed to 1974 working for all residents. Occupation:Legislator Prior Civic Service:Councilwoman Town of JAFFE, Mark IN Mamaroneck 1999-2005, United Way Westchester-Putnam Board Member; Rye YMCA Residence: Harrison (Rye) Board Member, Westchester County Board of Education: BA SUNY Albany; JD Cardozo Health Law Sch On The Web:electjudymyers.com Occupation: President & CEO Greater New Statement: Work to lower property tax burYork Chamber of Commerce den on Westchesters families; preserve esPrior Civic Service: Treasurer, Manhattan sential public safety & health services; conBond Development Corp.; School Committee tinue environmental protection of Long Island of the General Society of Mechanics & Sound; preserve public parks; secure infraTradesmen; Board Member, Westchester structure. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Advisory Board, HealthCorp KEITH, Suzanna On the Web: www.jaffe2010.com R-C Statement: Funding our vital services like fire, police, hospitals, and medicaid at a cost Residence: City of Rye Education: Tennessee High School, Bristol, taxpayers can afford while advocating for TN; BA, Bryn Mawr College ( Political Sci.), entrepreneurs, homeowners, students, and 1988; MBA, New York University ( Markettaxpayers; Creating good jobs. Affordable ing ), 1992 parks and homes. Occupation: Own brand marketing firm Prior Civic Service: Rye City Council, DepGELFARB, David R-C uty Mayor; Co-President Midland School Residence: Rye Brook PTO; President/Founder Twig Inc.; Fund Education: BS (Economics) Univ of PennRaising Manager, New York Junior League. sylvania, 82;JD Boston Univ School of Law On the web: (cum laude),86 www.friendsofsuzannakeith.com District 6 Legislator (Harrison, Rye Brook, Port Chester, Rye)

Statement: As an independent voice, I will put problem solving ahead of partisan politics. I wont cast any vote that Westchester cant afford while safeguarding essential services and providing tax relief. CITY OF RYE CITY COUNCILMEMBER (Vote for THREE) Term: 4 years Salary: $0 NATHAN, Joshua D-WF Residence: Rye Education: AB, Vassar Coll,88; JD Cornell Univ. Law Sch,91 Occupation: Attorney Prior Civic Service: Rye City Sch District Board of Education: President (08-11), Member (03- present), Chair of Audit, Collective Bargaining, Policy, Senior Administrative Search Committees On the Web: www.ticketofexperience.com Statement: Past President Rye Schools BOE. Via consensus building led School District through toughest economy, settled teachers contract, settled Osborn litigation. Will bring experience to City Council for prudent fiscal management. GAMACHE, Paula* D-WF Residence: Rye Education: BA, Wellesley Coll,72; MBA, Harvard Business Sch,75 Occupation: Bankruptcy restructuring Prior Civic Service: Rye City: Council Member, Finance Committee Member; Wellesley-in-Westchester, President and Treasurer Statement: City Councilwoman with four years experience in challenging times Deputy Mayor 2011 Focus on minimizing taxes efficient use of resources maintaining high level of service improving quality of life.

PARKER, Catherine* D-WF Residence: Rye Education: BA, Providence Coll,87 Occupation: Businesswoman Prior Civic Service: City Council Member (elected 07); Advisory Board Member, Rye Arts Center; President: Rye Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters , Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester Chapter On the Web: www.teamofexperience.com Statement: Council liaison Playland and CBD; 2% tax cap without mandate relief puts additional burden to keep up infrastructure; Sale of 1037 Boston Post Rd crucial to offset burden. BRETT, Laura R-C-IN Residence: Rye Education: BA, Trinity Coll, 88; JD, Fordham Univ Sch of Law, 91 Occupation: Attorney & community activist Prior Civic Service: President Board of Trustees Rye Historical Society; Rye Landmarks Advisory Committee; Rye Town Park Citizens Advisory Committee; Chair of Public Affairs, Junior League Statement: Public engagement and responsible decision making will be critical as we face future challenges. We must preserve Ryes history and strengths and deliver the maximum services for your tax dollars. ELIAS-LINERO, Rafael R-C-IN Residence: Rye Education: MBA, Yale Univ Sch of Management,95 Occupation: Senior Economic & Financial Analyst Prior Civic Service: International Advisor to Presidential Campaign of Vicente Fox ( Mexico-99); Presidential Appointee to Mexicos National Action Partys Council on Foreign Relations; Founder of Political Analysis & Economic Studies, LLC On the Web: www.bestforrye.com Statement: Our city will face unprecedented challenges in the years to come. I will commit my extensive financial skills to ensure the quality of life that makes Rye a premiere community. SACK, Joe* R-C-IN Residence: Rye Education: Regis HS,86; AB, Holy Cross Coll,90; JD, Fordham Law Sch,94 Occupation: Attorney; Prior Civic Service: Rye City: Council (08-present), Zoning Board (04-07); Rye Town Park Commission (10-present) On the Web: www.bestforrye.com Statement: I am a fiscally responsible, independent, outspoken and passionate advocate for what is best for Rye. Please reelect me and elect my teammates Brett and EliasLinero to Rye City Council.

TOWN OF RYE SUPERVISOR Term: 4 years Salary: $17,150 DOS ANJOS, Rico D Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: MBA (Finance) Long Island Univ, 71 Occupation: Finance Mgr., Mercy Coll Finance Professor, Entrepreneur, Martial Arts Instructor Statement: Background and experience Retired IBM Finance Mgr Entrepreneur Education MBA College Professor Don Bosco Community Center Board Director United Hospital Board Trustee Voting Rights Commission Village and against airport expansion. CARVIN, Joe* R-C-IN Residence: Rye (Rye Brook) Education: BA (International Relations ) Tulane Univ,77; MBA, New York Univ,85; MPA, Harvard Univ,93 Occupation: Asset Manager, Altima Partners in Agricultural Space Prior Civic Service: Amigo de las AmericasGuatemala & Ecuador; Rotary Fellow, Economic Development in Dakar Senegal; Co-Founder, Building Community Bridges; Founder, One World United and Virtuous Statement: We led a dramatic turnaround in Rye Town, restoring financial integrity, reducing taxes by 50% while improving services. Our goals are continued best practice government in a Model American Community. COUNCILMEMBER (Vote for TWO) Term: 4 years Salary: $4,000 REAVIS, John W. Jr. D Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: BS (Elementary Education) Fayetteville State Univ (NC) 59; MA (Guidance) New York Univ,65 Occupation: Retired SUNY Farmingdale Administration, English/ESL Professor Prior Civic Service: President/ Board Member, Port Chester/ Rye Town Council of Community Services (90-present); Vice President Port Chester Midget Football (91-95); President, Port Chester/Rye NAACP (09present); Ex. Dr. P.C. Carver Ctr (90-99) Statement: Concerned about expansion of airport, operation of Town parks, operation of administration including costs, consolidation of services with immediate government entities. SULLIVAN, Gary D Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: BS (Marketing ) Bentley Coll 93 Occupation: Vice President of Merchandising, Allstar Products Group Prior Civic Service: Port Chester Beautification Commission (08-present); Board Member, Port Chester Youth Baseball League (07-present)

On the Web: www.votegarysullivan.com Statement: I am against any and all Airport expansion in Westchester and will fight for the town of Rye Residents in any efforts to expand flights or service out of Westchester. COLLINS, Christina R-C-IN Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: BA (Public Relations) Iona Col,01 Occupation: Co-Owner & Operator, Counterspace Technologies, Inc. On the Web: www.ryetowncampaign.com Statement: As Councilwoman I will commit to reduce the tax bill, explore local government restructuring and ensure modern, professional practices are in place for an effective and efficiently run Town government. NIORAS, Robert* R-C-IN Residence: Rye (Rye Brook) Education: Port Chester HS; BS Chemical Engineering) SUNY Buffalo/Cornell Univ; MBA (Corporate Finance) Lubin Sch of Business, Pace Univ Occupation: Management Consultant Prior Civic Service: Councilman On the Web: www.ryetowncampaign.com Statement: Continue to improve Town governance, implement a capital budgeting and development program to restore and maintain our physical assets, and continue progress in changing the tax dynamic in our community. TOWN JUSTICE Term:4 years Salary: $35,325 PROVENZANO, Anthony M.* D-R-C-IN Residence: Rye (Rye Brook) Education: BBA (Public Accounting) Pace Univ, 85: JD Pace Law Sch, 88 Occupation: Attorney Prior Civic Service: Member: Port Chester Sch Board, Rye Brook Recreation Commission; Port Chester Special Prosecutor; Executive Committee, NYS Association of Towns Statement: For the last 12 years I have been fair and impartial. If reelected, I will continue to demonstrate these same traits in court.

RICHARDS, Janusz R. R-C-IN Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: Port Chester HS,75; AS, Westchester Community Coll.,79; DC, Palmer Coll. of Chiropractic, 83 Occupation: Doctor of Chiropractic Prior Civic Service: Member: P.C. Youth Board, Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Commission; Current Member, Town of Rye Board of Assessment Review; P.C./ Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce 40/40 Club On the Web: www.Ryetowncampaign.com Statement: Utilizing the latest technology and best practice financial controls and procedures will cut costs, streamline efficiency, and create a model tax office in a model Town. SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS Term:4 years Salary: $2,500 NARDI, Thomas F.* D Residence: Rye (Port Chester) Education: Port Chester HS,79 Occupation: Owner, Nardi Plumbing, LLC Prior Civic Service: Assistant Leader, Boy Scout Troop 4f Statement: Im currently Superintendent of Highways. I have worked on one footbridge replacement and currently working on having two bridge walls repaired. I check the three cementings for any maintenance issues.

DECRESCENZO, John V. R-IN-C Residence: Rye (Mamaroneck) Education: RyeNeck HS, 80, Pace University, BS Occupation: Owner, property management firm Prior Civic Service: chair, Parks & Recreation Commission, Village of Mamaroneck; Volunteer Coach, Mamaroneck Junior Soccer League; Statement: My experience in business makes me uniquely qualified for this position and because I am a resident of Rye Neck I have a vested interest in seeing this job done correctly.

PARTY ABBREVIATIONS C = CONSERVATIVE D =DEMOCRAT IN= INDEPENDENCE R= REPUBLICAN GR= GREEN PARTY WF= WORKING FAMILIES LBT=LIBERTARIAN * = indicates incumbent

RECEIVER OF TAXES
Term: 4 years Salary: $69,500

Associate Degrees Bachelor Degrees MECCA, Nicholas C.* Certified Public Accountant D College Residence: Rye (Port Chester) College of City of New York Education: Business Sch, 63 & City University of New York American Institute of Banking Doctorate Occupation: Receiver of Taxes High School Prior Civic Service: Records Law Degrees Clerk, Town of Rye, Self emMasters Degrees ployed concessioner New York City Statement: Twenty years experiNew York State ence in all facets and operation of Not available/Not applicable the Town. Responsible for the School formation of a Records ManageState University of New York ment. Streamlined tax collecting, University augmenting on line and major credit tax payment. One of the following symbols should follow the name of an incumbent who is running for reelection: Incumbent by election...*

ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THIS VOTERS GUIDE AA, AAS BA, BS, AB, BBA CPA Coll CCNY CUNY PhD, DMin, EdD HS LLB, LLM, LLD, JD MA, MBA, MPA, MS NYC NYS N/A Sch SUNY Univ

GAMACHE, Paula* D-WF Residencia: Rye Educacin: BA, Wellesley Coll, 72; MBA, Harvard Business Sch, 75 Ocupacin: Quiebra de Reestructuracin Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Ciudad de Rye: Miembro del Consejo, miembro del Comit de Finanzas; Wellesley en Westchester, Presidente y Tesorero Respuestas: Concejal de la Ciudad, con cuatro aos de experiencia en tiempos difciles. Enfoque para el 2011 como diputado del alcalde: la minimizacin de impuestos, uso eficiente de los recursos, mantener un alto nivel de servicio y mejorar la calidad de vida. PARKER, Catherine* D-WC

CONCEJAL DEL PUEBLO

JUEZ MUNICIPAL Termino:4 aos Salario:$35,325

PROVENZANO, Anthony M.* D-R-C-IN

SUPERINTENDENTE DE CARRETERAS Termino:4 aos Salario:$2,500

NARDI, Thomas F.* Residencia: Rye Brook D Educacin: BBA, Pace Univ ( Public Accounting ), 85: JD Pace Law Sch, Residencia: Port Chester 88 Educacin: Port Chester High Ocupacin: Abogado School, 79 Servicio Civico: Anterior: Miembro, Ocupacin: Dueo, Nardi Port Chester School Board; Acusador Plumbing, LLC Especial de Port Chester; Miembro, Servicio Civico: Anterior: Lider Rye Brook Recreation Commission; Asistente Boy Scout Troop Comite Ejecutivo, NYS Association Respuestas: Actualmente soy of Towns. Superintendente de Carreteras. Respuestas: Durante los ltimos 12 He trabajado en el reemplazo de aos he sido justo e imparcial. Si soy un puente peatonal y actualmente elegido, voy a seguir demostrando estoy trabajando para que las dos estas mismos caractersticas en los paredes del puente sean tribunales. reparadas. Reviso los tres cementerios para cualquier problema de mantenimiento.

RECAUDADOR DE IMPUESTOS Termino: 4 aos Salario:$69,500

Residencia: Ciudad de Rye Educacin: BA, Providence College (1987) Ocupacin: Mujer de Negocios Servicio Civico: Anterior: Miembro del Consejo de la Ciudad de Rye (2008-presente); Miembro del Consejo Asesor, Rye Arts Center; Presidente Anterior, Rye Chamber of Commerce; Presidente Anterior, League of Women Voters , Capitulo de Rye, Rye Brook, Port Chester En el Internet: www.teamofexperience.com Respuestas: Asisti al Consejo en la coordinacin entre Playland y el CDB; puso limite mximo de 2% de impuesto sin el alivio de mandato que impone una carga adicional para mantener la infraestructura, la venta de 1347 Boston Post Road cruciales para compensar la carga. BRETT, Laura R-C-IN Residencia: Ciudad de Rye Educacin: BA, Trinity Coll., 88; JD, Fordham Univ. School of Law, 91 Ocupacin: Abogada Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Presidente Board of Trustees Rye Historical Society; Miembro, Rye Landmarks Advisory Committee; Miembro Rye Town Park Citizens Advisory Committee; Presidente de Asuntos Pblicos, Junior League En el Internet: Respuestas: Participacin publica y la toma de decisiones responsables seran fundamental al entrentar retos en el futuro. Debemos preservar la historia, cualidates, principios de Rye y ofrecer los servicios al mximo por sus dlares de impuestos. ELIAS-LINERO, Rafael R-C-IN Residencia: Rye Educacin: MBA, Universidad de Yale Escuela de Gestin, 95 Ocupacin: Analista Mayor de Asuntos Econmicos y Financieros

MECCA, Nicholas C.* D Residencia: Rye (Port Chester) Educacin: Escuela de Negocios, '63 y el Instituto Interamericano de Banca Ocupacin: Receptor de los impuestos Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Secretario de registros, ciudad de Rye, Trabajador por cuenta propia de concesiones. Respuestas: Veinte aos de experiencia en todas las facetas y el funcionamiento de la ciudad. Responsable de la formacin del manejo de registros. Hizo ms eficiente la recogida Impuesto, mejoro los pagos de impuesto de crdito a travs del internet. RICHARDS, Janusz R. R-C-IN

Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Asesor DE RYE Internacional de la campaa presidenTermino: 4 aos Salario: $4,000 cial de Vicente Fox (Mxico-99), designado por el Presidente de ConREAVIS, Jr., John W. sejo del Partido de Accin Nacional D de Mxico, en Relaciones Exteriores, Residemcia: Port Chester Fundador de Anlisis de Polticas y Educacin: BS, Fayetteville State Estudios Econmicos, LLC En el Internet: www.bestforrye.com Univ (Cum Laude Elem. Ed.)59; Respuestas: Nuestra ciudad enfrenta MA , New York Univ. (Guidance), desafos sin precedentes en los prxi- 65 mos aos. Comprometo mis extensas Ocupacin: Retirado habilidades financieras para garanti- Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Miembro zar la calidad de vida, lo que permite de Junta (Presidente Anterior.) Port Chester/Rye Town Council of Comque Rye sea una comunidad de munity Services (1990-present); Preprimera. sidente, Port Chester/Rye NAACP (2009-presente); Director Ejecutivo SACK, Joe* Port Chester Carver Center (1990R-C 1999): Vice Presidente Port Chester Midget Football Residencia: Ciudad de Rye Respuestas: Preocupado por la exEducacin: Regis High School pansin del aeropuerto, la operacin (1986 ); AB, Holy Cross College de los parques en el Pueblo, el fun(1990 ); JD, Fordham Law School cionamiento de la administracin, (1994) incluyendo los costos, la consoliOcupacin: Abogado dacin de servicios con entidades Servicio Civico: Anterior: Consejo de la Ciudad de Rye (2008-presente); gubernamentales inmediatas. Rye Town Park Commission ( 2010SULLIVAN, Gary presente); Rye City Zoning Board D ( 2004-2007) En el Internet: www.bestforrye.com Respuestas: Yo soy un fiscal respon- Residemcia: Port Chester sable, defensor independiente, abierto Educacin: BS, Bentley Coll (Marketing), 93 y apasionado para lo que es mejor para Rye. Por favor, elijan a m y mis Ocupacin: Vice Presidente de Comercializacion, Allster Products compaeros de equipo Brett y Elas Group Linero al Consejo de Rye. Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Port ChesSUPERVISADOR EL PUEBLO ter Beautification Commission (2008presente); Miembro de la Junta de DE RYE Port Chester Youth Baseball league Termino: 4 aos (2007-presente) Salario: $17,150 En el Internet: www.votegarysullivan.com DOS ANJOS, Rico Respuestas: Estoy en contra de D cualquier y toda ampliacin del aeropuerto de Westchester y luchar por Residencia: Port Chester Educacin: MBA, Long Island Univ los residentes de Rye en cualquier esfuerzo para ampliar los vuelos o los (Finance), 71 servicios del aeropuerto de WestOcupacin: Gerente de Finanzas., Mercy Coll.; Profesor, Mercy College chester. Servicio Cvico: Anterior: COLLINS, Christina En el Internet: R-C-IN Respuestas: Antecedentes y experiencia, se retir de IBM Finanzas, Residencia: Port Chester empresario, MBA, profesor de universidad, miembro de la Junta Comu- Educacin: BA, Iona Coll (Relaciones Publicas 2001) nitaria de Don Bosco, director del Ocupacin: Co-Propietaria & OperaUnited Hospital, fideicomisario de Derechos de Votacin del Sndicoto dora, Counter Space Technologies, del Pueblo y en contra de la amplia- Inc. Servicio Cvico: Anterior: cin del aeropuerto. En el Internet: www.ryetowncampaign.com CARVIN, Joe Respuestas: Como concejal me comR-C-IN prometo a reducir los impuestos, explorar la reestructuracin del gobierno local y garantizar que prcticas modernas y profesionales existan para un un gobierno del Pueblo eficaz y eficiente. NIORAS, Robert* R-C-IN

DECRESCENZO, John V. R-IN-C Residence: Rye (Mamaroneck) Education: RyeNeck HS, 80, Pace University, BS Occupation: Owner, property management firm Prior Civic Service: chair, Parks & Recreation Commission, Village of Mamaroneck; Volunteer Coach, Mamaroneck Junior Soccer League; Statement: My experience in business makes me uniquely qualified for this position and because I am a resident of Rye Neck I have a vested interest in seeing this job done correctly.

Residencia: Port Chester Educacin: Port Chester High Sch., 75: AS, West Chester Community Coll., 79; DC, Palmer Coll. of Chiropractic, 83 Ocupacin: Doctor de Quiroprctica Servicio Civico: Anterior: Miembro de Junta, Port Chester Youth; Miembro, Zoning Board of Appeals & Planning Commission; Miembro, Ciudad de Rye Board of Assessment Review; Miembro Port Chester / Rye Brook Chamber of Commerce En el Internet: www.Ryetowncampaign.com Respuestas: Utilizando la tecnologa mas actual y las mejores practicas de controles y financieros, reducirn costos, aumentarn la eficiencia, y crearn una oficina de impuestos modelo en una ciudad modelo.

PARTIDO ABBREVIATIONS D = Demcrata R = Republicano IN = Independiente C = Conservativo GR = Verde WF = Familias Trabajadoras (Comit NYS) LBT = Partido Liberador * indicates incumbent (needs translation)

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Residencia: Rye Brook Educacin: BA, Tulane Univ. (Relaciones Internacionales ), 77; MBA, New York Univ., 85; MPA, Harvard Univ., 93 Ocupacin: Administrador de Activos, Altima Partners in Agricultural Space Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Amigo de las Americas Guatemala & Ecuador; Rotary Fellow Desarollo Economico en Dakar Senegal; CoFundador de Building Bridges; Founder of One World United and Virtuous Respuestas: Llevamos un cambio radical del Pueblo de Rye, restaurando integridad financiera, reduciendo los impuestos del pueblo por 50%, mientras mejorando los servicios. Nuestra meta es continuar con las mejores practicas gubernamentales para una comunidad modelo estadounidense.

Residencia: Rye Brook Educacin: Port Chester High School; BS, Buffalo Univ (Chem. Eng.); MBA, Pace Univ Ocupacin: Consultor de Gerencia de Empresas Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Councilman, Town of Rye En el Internet: www.ryetowncamapaign.com Respuestas: Seguir mejorando la gobernanza de la ciudad, implementando un programa de presupuesto de capital y desarrollo para restaurar y mantener nuestros activos fsicos y continuar el progreso en el en el cambio de la dinmica de impuestos en nuestra comunidad.

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Estimados Amigos y Vecinos, Como un servicio a la comunidad, esta Gua de votantes no partidistas ofrece una informacin equilibrada sobre los candidatos en estas elecciones. Los foros de nuestros candidatos se han programado desde el 18 a 26 de Octubre. Para los lugares y horas, vdeos o para obtener una edicin electrnica de esta gua, por favor visite nuestra pgina del Internet: www.LWVRRBPC.Org. Tambin puede contactarnos por correo electrnico a: LWV.Rye.RyeBrook.PortChester@gmail.com o puede llamarnos al: (914) 481-3234.

Gua bilinge del votante VOTE: MARTES, NOV. 8, 2011 6:00 AM 9:00PM

Queremos saber lo que piensa acerca de esta gua. Es til? Le ayud a estar mejor inforLaLigadeMujeresVotantesRye,RyeBrookyPortChesteragradeceasuspatroci mado? Aumento la probabilidad de que va votar? Hemos publicado una breve encuesta en nadoresyatodosquienescontribuyeronalaFundacinEducativadelaLigaporsu la pgina principal de nuestra pgina del Internet. generosoapoyofinancieroparalaproducciny distribucindelasGuasparaVotantes.
Este captulo se compone de hombres y mujeres de diversos orgenes y puntos de vista polticos. Lo qu tenemos en comn es la creencia en una comunidad de votantes bien informada. Bienvenido, a los nuevos miembros y amigos! Recuerde votar el 8 de Noviembre y: La democracia no es un deporte de espectadores! Feliz Votacin Debbie Reisner, Presidente Joan Grangenois-Thomas, Editor SilverSponsor($1,000):SavingOurSociety BronzeSponsor($500):Anonymous Sponsors($200):Anonymous;ZofiaandPatrickMcGunagle,Rye,NY;PortChester/ TownofRye/RyeBrookCouncilofCommunityServices;TrappOpticians,Inc.,ubi cadoalolargodelsurdeWestchesteryGreenwich,CT.

Informacin en esta Gua La informacin de candidatos en esta Gua para Votantes es proveda por los mismos candidatos y por la Junta Electoral (BOE por sus siglas en ingls). La Liga manda cuestionarios a todos aqullos cuya candidatura ha sido verificada con el BOE. La Liga de Mujeres Votantes no asume responsabilidad por el contenido o precisin de la informacin de los Candidatos. La informacin contenida en la Gua para Votantes es la ms precisa disponible al tiempo de impresin. Sin embargo, puede haber la Oportunidad de llevar a las urnas a candidatos, as como propuestas adicionales, que no estaban disponibles al tiempo de impresin. Para informacin electoral adicional actual, por favor consulte VOTE411.ORG. Por favor contacte al funcionario de su ciudad, municipio o pueblo respecto a cualquier proposicin local no listada en esta Gua. SI NO EST SEGURO DE QUINES SON SUS REPRESENTATNES, CONSULTE AL FUNCIONARIO DE SU CIUDAD, MUNICIPIO O PUEBLO LOCAL O A LA JUNTA ELECTORAL DEL CONDADO DE WESTCHESTER AL (914)995-5700 Esta Gua est disponible en lnea bajo:www.LWVRRBPC.Org y Facebook.com/LWVRRBPC STATE CANDIDATES
LEGISLADOR DEL CONDADO DE WESTCHESTER DISTRITO 6 Termino: 2aos Salario: $49,200 BRAKEWOOD, Dan D-WF

ABREVIATURAS USADAS EN ESTA GUIA DEL VOTANTE Grados Asociados AA, AAS (por sus siglas en ingls) Grado de Bachiller BA, BS, AB, BBA (por sus siglas en ingls) Contador Pblico Certificado PA (por sus siglas en ingls) Colegio Universitario Coll (por sus siglas en ingls) College of City of New York CCNY (por sus siglas en ingls) City University of New York CUNY (por sus siglas en ingls) Doctorado PhD, DMin, EdD (por sus siglas en ingls) High School S (por sus siglas en ingls) Grados en Leyes LLB, LLM, LLD, JD (por sus siglas en ingls) Grado de Maestra MA, MBA, MPA, MS (por sus siglas en ingls) Ciudad de Nueva York NYC (por sus siglas en ingls) Estado de Nueva York NYS (por sus siglas en ingls) No Disponible/No Aplicable N/A (por sus siglas en ingls) Escuela Sch (por sus siglas en ingls) Universidad Estatal de Nueva York SUNY (por sus siglas en ingls) Universidad Univ (por sus siglas en ingls) Uno de los siguientes smbolos debe seguir al nombre del titular que est postulando para la reeleccin: Titular por Eleccin: ...* Titular por Nominacin: #

JUSTICE OF THE STATE SUPREME COURT NINTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT

En el Internet: www.jaffe2010.com Respuestas: Financiando nuestros servicios vitales como los bomberos, polica, hospitales, y la medicina, a un costo que los residentes (pagadores de impuestos) pueden pagar, mientras abogando por los empresarios, dueos de casa, estudiantes, y residentes; creando buenos empleos, parques y casas asequibles. GELFARB, David R-C

MYERS, Judy* D-IN-WF

Respuestas: Como una voz independiente, voy a poner la solucin de los problemas por delante de la poltica partidista. No voy a poner ningn voto que Westchester no puede costear, salvaguardando al mismo tiempo los servicios esenciales y promoviendo alivio de impuestos. CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD DE RYE

Termino: 4 aos Salario:$0

NATHAN, Joshua D-WC

Termino: 14 years Salario: (a) Duties: The Supreme Court, the highest trial court, has unlimited jurisdiction and can hear any type of case, but usually hears cases outside the jurisdiction of other courts, e.g., civil matters dealing with monetary amounts over the jurisdiction of lower courts, divorce, separation and annulments. Justices are elected from each of the states 12 Judicial Districts. (A complete listing of judicial candidates may not be available before press time, but will appear on the November ballot in the order determined by the Board of Elections.) (Vote for TWO) Robert DiBella D-R Paul Marx D Edward Borrelli R New York State judges will receive pay increases, 27% over three years, beginning next spring unless overruled or modified by legislation passed by both houses of the Legislature and signed by the governor. The current salary is $136,700.(a)

Residencia: Larchmont Educacin: B.A. Lewis & Clark College, 1974 Ocupacin: Legislator Servicio Civico: Anterior: Consejal de ciudad de Mamaroneck 19992005, Miembro de Junta United Way Westchester-Putnam; Miembre de Junta Rye YMCA, Westchester County Board of Health En el Internet: www.electjudymyers.com Respuestas: Trabajar para reducir impuestos de propiedad para las familias de Westchester; preservar los servicios pblicos esenciales de seguridad y salud, continuar la proteccin ambiental de Long Island Sound, reservar parques pblicos, asegurar infraestructura. KEITH, Suzanna R-C

Residencia: Port Chester Educacin: BA (Economa, Historia) Bowdoin College, MA (Sociologa) Indiana Univ., PhD (Sociologa) Indiana Univ. Ocupacin: Director mundial de Market Insights y Consumo, Pitney Bowes Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Pueblo de Port Chester: Administrador ('06 hasta el presente), el comisionado de Polica ('06-presente) teniente de alcalde, pueblo de Port Chester (10), Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificacin ('99-'00) Respuestas: Nuestra Legislatura del Condado necesita una dosis de liderazgo pragmtico e independiente. Necesitamos un lder que pone a las personas discutiendo primero la ltima y partidista. Me he comprometido a trabajar para todos los residents. JAFFE, Mark D-IN

Residencia: Rye Brook Educacin: BS (Economics) Univ of Pennsylvania, 82;JD Boston Univ School of Law (cum laude),86 Ocupacin: Attorney Moss&Kalish, PLLC, New York City Servicio Cvico: Anterior: Town of Rye Councilman; President, Bellefair Homeowners Assoc.;Board Member & Treasurer, Bellefair Home Owners Assoc.; New York City Civil Court Small Claims Arbitrator En el Internet: www.gelfarb2011.com Respuestas: Westchester no puede continuar como lder de la nacin de altos impuestos de propiedad. Voy a trabajar para, bajar los impuestos de propiedad y proporcionar la entrega eficiente de los servicios necesarios. Voy a luchar para combatir la expansin del aeropuerto. LEGISLADOR DEL CONDADO DE WESTCHESTERDISTRITO 7

Residencia: Harrison Educacin: BA, SUNY Albany; JD Cardozo Law School Ocupacin: Presidente y Director Ejecutivo, Greater New York Chamber of Commerce Servicio Civico: Anterior: Tesorero, Manhattan Bono Development Corp.; Miembro de Junta, Westchester Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Advisory Board Health: School Committee Society of Mechanics & Tradesmen

Residencia: Ciudad de Rye Educacin: Tennessee High School, Bristol, TN; BA, Bryn Mawr College ( Ciencia Politica.), 1988; MBA, New York University ( Marketing ), 1992 Ocupacin: Duea de su propia empresa de marketing Servicio Civico: Anterior: Rye City Council, Deputy Mayor; CoPresident Midland School PTO; President/Founder Twig Inc.; Fund Raising Manager, New York Junior League. En el Internet: www.friendsofsuzannakeith.com

Residencia: Ciudad of Rye Educacin: BA, Vassar Coll (1988); JD Cornell Univ. Law School (1991) Ocupacin: Abogado Servicio Civico: Anterior: Presidente, Rye City School District Board of Educacin (2008-2011); Miembro Rye City School District Board of Educacin ( 2003present); Presidente de la Auditora, Collective Bargaining, Policy, Senior Administrative Search Committees, Rye City School District Board of Educacin En el Internet: www.ticketofexperience.com Respuestas: Ex presidente de las Escuelas BOE en Rye. A travs de la creacin de consenso, dirigi el Distrito Escolar a travs de la economa ms difcil, arregl contratos de profesores, y arregl el litigio Osborn. Traer experiencia al Consejo de la Ciudad para administracin fiscal prudente.