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Westchester County, NY November 8, 2005 Election
Town Board Member; Town of New Castle Voter Information

Salary: $10,250

Candidate Statements: Each candidate was asked to make a statement of 30 words or less commenting on what they would like the voters to know about them, their experience, accomplishments, philosophy.

Results as of Nov 23 2:31pm, 100% of Precincts Reporting (16/16)
Candidates (Vote for 2)

John A. Almash 1,600 votes 19%

  • Party: Independent
  • Occupation: Consultant, DeNovo Corp.
  • Residence: New Castle (Chappaqua)
  • Education: B.A. (Marketing), St. John's U.; graduate work, St. John's U., Dartmouth Coll.
  • Statement: New Castle desperately needs leadership that can develop plans that proactively address fiscal and quality of life issues, and effectively and expeditiously deal with current issues like the Millwood firehouse.
Michael Wolfensohn
  • Party: Independent
  • Occupation: Mgr., Commerce Bank
  • Residence: New Castle (Chappaqua)
  • Education: B.A. (Politics, Amer. History), Curry Coll. (MA)
  • Statement: Fiscally-aware, effective leadership that is able to make decisions while considering the quality of life of all residents. Issues include the Hamlet Plan, Reader's Digest, affordable housing, and Millwood firehouse.
 Robin Stout
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Senior Counsel, Empire State Development Corp.
  • Residence: New Castle (Chappaqua)
  • Education: B.A. (Psychology), Wabash Coll. (IN), '77; J.D., Columbia U., '81
  • Statement: Improving New Castle's terrific quality of life, by: enhancing safety, infrastructure, parks/recreation (within an efficient budget); managing growth (and avoiding congestion); preserving open space (while building tax base).
 John V. Buckley
  • Party: Democratic
  • Occupation: Licensed Real Estate Salesperson; Town Board
  • Residence: New Castle (Chappaqua)
  • Education: B.A. (Environmental Conservation), U. of Colorado/Boulder,'79; J.D.,San Francisco Law Sch.,'90
  • Statement: Work hard to maintain the exceptional quality of life in New Castle. Incorporate safe, intelligent growth with adequate open space. Hold taxes while improving services. Continue an ?open door? policy.
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