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Westchester County, NY November 8, 2005 Election
Mayor; City of Peekskill Voter Information

Salary: $13,000

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 (23/23)
Candidates (Vote for 1)

John G. Testa 2,646 votes 57%

  • Party: Republican, Independence, Conservative
  • Occupation: Teacher - Peekskill city schools (25 yrs.); Mayor Peekskill
  • Residence: Peekskill
  • Education: B.S. (Technology) SUNY/Oswego '80; M.S. (Technology) CCNY,'83
  • Statement: Continue quality of life initiatives, historic preservation, economic devt., low taxes, job creation, downtown revitalization, public safety, waterfront redevt., workforce housing, recreation enhancements, open govt., environmental issues and open space.
Donald F. Bennett, Jr. 1,978 votes 43%
  • Party: Democratic, Working Families
  • Occupation: Account Exec., Pamal Broadcasting Ltd., WLNA/WHUD; City Council Member
  • Residence: Peekskill
  • Education: Edmondson H.S., '68; attended Baltimore Community Coll.,'69
  • Statement: Encourage the council, depts. in city hall, the Peekskill school district and our surrounding communities to work together to save taxpayers money and expend those dollars with long-term planning.
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