Register To Vote!!

If  have recently moved here or are just turning 18, please make sure you register to vote! it is fast and easy. You can pick up registration form at the post office or you can get them online at:
http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections/NYvoterregistration.pdf.
The deadline for voter registration is October 12th. So please make sure you complete the paperwork and mail it by that date to be eligible for the upcoming election.

Make your voices heard this November 6th!!!

Voter Registration

OK folks, it's that time of year again, time to make sure you are registered to vote. It is absolutely essential that you make your voices heard in every election. And here in Shandaken we have seats open for Town Supervisor, Town Board, Highway Superintendent, Town Clerk and Town Assessors. So if you are not registered to vote in Shandaken, you still have time to do so. If your Voter Registration Form is received at the Ulster County Board of Elections by October 14th, you will be eligible to vote this year.

You can print out your Voter Registration Form at http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections/NYvoterregistration.pdf, or you should be able to pick one up at your local post office. If you'd like to enjoy a visit to lovely uptown Kingston, you can register in person at the Ulster County Board of Elections, 284 Wall Street.

In the event that in person on Election Day, you can mail in your absentee ballot. Absentee ballot applications can be downloaded at : http://www.co.ulster.ny.us/elections/absenteeapp.pdf. Here are the deadline for absentee ballot applications:

Nov. 1 - Last day to postmark application or letter of application for ballot
Nov 7 - Last day to apply in person for ballot
Nov 7 - Last day to postmark ballot. Must be received by the board of elections no later than Nov 15th. Military voter ballots must be received no later than Nov 21st
Nov 8 - Last day to deliver ballot in person to the board of elections

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots

Please make sure that you are registered to vote in Shandaken for the upcoming election. In NY you must be registered 25 days before an election so time is running out. This year you must be registered by October 10th. If you are already registered and you will be out of town for any reason on that day, be sure to get an absentee ballot. Below is a link to a website that will give you all the information you need about either process. In both cases it is much easier than you think. Although this is not a big year for the national elections it is important to vote locally. There are two Town Board seats, two Town Assessors positions, the Highway Superintendent and the all important Town Supervisor position up for grabs. These are critical positions for our town especially in light of the fact that the Town Board members appoint the members of the planning board and the zoning board of appeals. All of these board members make important decisions for our town that effect us all. So make your voices heard and please vote!!

If anyone has any problems or questions about any part of this process please email me at wvview@gmail.com and I will contact you and help get the paperwork you need.

Project Vote Smart

Register to Vote

With both the Republican and the Democratic caucuses happening lately I thought I would remind everyone who is not registered yet to do so as soon as possible. You can get the forms right here in Phoenicia at the post office. It is a very simple process. We have two town board seats as well as the supervisor position to decide on this fall. The town board elections are very important to everyone in Shandaken so please vote and make your voices heard!

For more voter registration information go to this website:
Project Vote Smart
You can download a PDF version of the voter registration form for NY from this site.

Voter Registration Reminder

In NY State the deadline to register to vote is 25 days before an election. I would like to remind anyone who is not registered at this time to do it before October 10. I am linking to the Project Vote Smart website that will give you information on how to register in NY. If you prefer, you can get a registration card from your local post office. With all that is going on in our country, state, county and town right now, it is crucial that we all make our voices heard!! Please Vote!!

Vote Smart

Voter Registration and Absentee Ballots

Please make sure that you are registered to vote in Shandaken for the upcoming election. If you are already registered and you will be out of town for any reason on that day, be sure to get an absentee ballot. Below is a link to a website that will give you all the information you need if you have questions about either process. In both cases it is much easier than you think. This is a very important election on both the national and local level. Besides electing the President of the United States we here in Shandaken will be voting for a town board seat. So make your voices heard and please vote!!

If anyone has any problems or questions about any part of this process please email me at wvview@gmail.com and I will contact you and help get the paperwork you need.

Project Vote Smart

Presidential Primary

Just a reminder that both the New York State Democrat and Republican primaries will be held on February 5th. Whatever your party affiliation it is very important that all citizens make their voices heard. Please make sure you vote in these important contests. And if you are not registered you can get information and a registration form at the website below. It is too late to vote in the primaries but you can make sure you are ready for the final showdown in the fall.

http://vote-smart.org/voter_registration_resources.php