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South Orangetown Board Calls Special Election Dec. 17 to Fill Vacant Seat, Unanimous Vote
Summary
After debate over appointment versus election and costs, the South Orangetown Central School District Board voted 4-0 to call a special district meeting and special election on Dec. 17, 2024, to fill the board seat vacated by Dawn Kitts; logistics and petition deadlines were announced.
The South Orangetown Central School District Board of Education voted unanimously to call a special district meeting and a special election on Dec. 17, 2024, to fill the board seat vacated by Dawn Kitts, whose resignation took effect Sept. 25, 2024.
Board members spent the bulk of the meeting debating whether to appoint an interim member or hold a special election. Dave argued for a public vote, saying the district should leave the choice to voters: "the taxpayers should determine who their elected officials are using the Democratic process." Several other members pointed to past practice and community notice as reasons to hold an…
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