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South Orangetown Central School District board votes to proceed with special election after candidate withdraws
Summary
After one candidate withdrew, the board voted to proceed with a special election rather than appoint a replacement, citing legal requirements and public-engagement concerns. The board noted $2,500 already spent, set petitions due Dec. 10 at 5:00 p.m. with 45 signatures required, and said nomination forms are available from the clerk.
The South Orangetown Central School District board voted to proceed with a special election to fill a vacant board seat after one of two candidates withdrew, the board decided at a meeting that concluded at 12:56 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Board members discussed legal timing, costs already incurred and the tradeoffs between holding an election and appointing a replacement.
Board members opened the discussion after the chair explained that state rules require the district to re-open nomination petitions when a candidate withdraws before the seven-day…
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