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Westchester County, NY November 8, 2005 Election
Councilman; Town of North Castle Voter Information

Salary: $18,162

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 (10/10)
Candidates (Vote for 2)

Gerard K. Geist 2,548 votes 32%

  • Party: Democratic, Conservative, Independent
  • Occupation: Atty.; Councilman
  • Residence: North Castle (Bedford)
  • Education: Mount Vernon H.S., '72; A.B., U. of North Carolina, Syracuse U., '76; J.D., Fordham U. Sch. of Law,'79
  • Statement: The preservation of our community's land and, by doing so, its core values and culture. I am committed to developing new approaches to curb spending and to control tax increases.
William R. Weaver 2,089 votes 26%
  • Party: Republican, Independence, Conservative
  • Occupation: Owner, West. Aeronautical Corp.
  • Residence: North Castle (Armonk)
  • Education: Byram Hills H.S., '71; A.A.S. (Marketing), West. Community Coll.,'74
  • Statement: Important issues: taxes, devt. and open space. We need to tighten spending, control devt. without onerous laws. Why has the town slowed down adding open space? We must increase it!
Anthony Baratta 1,953 votes 24%
  • Party: Democratic, Independent
  • Occupation: Atty., tax, real estate, matrimonial
  • Residence: North Castle (Armonk)
  • Education: B.S., John Jay Coll. of Criminal Justice, '80; J.D., Quinnipiac Sch. of Law,'83
  • Statement: Progressive candidate with a new perspective, advocating thoughtful planning to protect North Castle from unrestrained devt., preserving our town's character, controlling taxes and protecting our open space and drinking water.
John L. Stipo 1,398 votes 18%
  • Party: Republican, Independence, Independent
  • Occupation: Ret. Police Officer
  • Residence: North Castle (North White Plains)
  • Education: Not reported
  • Statement: Hold the line on taxes. Control govt. spending. Control devt. Better traffic control. Open meetings. Prudent town planning. Preserve open spaces. Bring local govt. back to the people.

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