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

Salary: $11,770

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 (19/19)
Candidates (Vote for 2)

Paul Meyer 3,351 votes 30%

  • Party: Democratic, Independence
  • Occupation: Environmental Scientist; Councilman
  • Residence: Somers
  • Education: B.S. (Biology), Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute,'86; M.S. (Microbiology), Rutgers U., '90; M.S. (Environmental Science), Rutgers U.,'91
  • Statement: Quality of life, fiscal responsibility, and drinking water protection dominate my concerns for Somers. Open space preservation, recreational opportunities, public safety, traffic control, and affordable housing must also be addressed.
George Dieter 3,310 votes 29%
  • Party: Democratic, Independence
  • Occupation: Atty.
  • Residence: Somers
  • Education: B.A., U. of Dayton, '73; J.D., St. Johns U.,'81
  • Statement: My goals are to stop over devt., protect remaining open spaces and ground water purity, roll back the unfair Heritage Hills sewer rate, and restore confidence in our Town Board.
John Purcell 2,202 votes 20%
  • Party: Republican, Conservative
  • Occupation: Mgr. -Information Security
  • Residence: Somers (Lincolndale)
  • Education: Blessed Sacrament H.S.,'73
  • Statement: Protecting the environment while respecting property owner's rights . Preserve Somers' rich history while strategically planning its future. Improve productivity and cooperation within the Town Board with higher standards of leadership.
Joseph J. Iaropoli 442 votes 4%
  • Party: Conservative
  • Occupation: Engineering consultant; Councilman
  • Residence: Somers (Katonah)
  • Education: B.M.E., SUNY/Maritime Coll.,'61; NYS Professional Engineer license.
  • Statement: Anyone who aspires to public office should first realize that elected officials are there to serve the Public, not themselves. Many successful candidates often forget this fundamental mandate.
Leonard R. Montilli
  • Party: Republican
  • Occupation: Credit Mgr., Benjamin Moore Paints
  • Residence: Somers (Yorktown Heights)
  • Education: M.A., (English) NYU., '70; M.B.A. (Finance), Pace U.,'85
  • Statement: Mgmt. and land allocation of Angle Fly Preserve; community house; library expansion; land for police barracks; swimming pool. I will apply corporate mgmt. expertise and govt. experience to these issues.

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