Election Update and Results

Dear Esteemed Friends and Neighbors,

I trust this message finds you well. It is with a sense of duty and commitment to our community that I share some recent developments. Yesterday marked a significant turn of events as the Appellate Division, 2nd Department, rendered a unanimous 4 to 0 decision to remove the Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) previously granted to Claudio Guazzoni and joined by Marc Citrin. Initially issued by a lower court judge in the Orange County Supreme Court, this TRO had stood as the sole impediment to counting votes from the election held on June 20th, 2023.

Considering this decision, beginning at 3:00 pm today, the election proceeded as it would have on election day had it not been stopped and as if the legal disputes brought forth by Claudio and Marc had never come into play.

The combined tally of mayoral in-person and absentee ballots has been calculated, revealing the following results: McFadden – 195 and Citrin – 201. Additionally, there are 35 absentee ballots that the election inspectors did not accept for various reasons.

Given that the margin between the two candidates remains within the realm of statistical uncertainty, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture. We have decided to act in our continued pursuit of a fair and accurate representation of the voters' intentions. Tomorrow, we will formally request a re-canvas from the Board of Elections. Our objective in doing so is to ensure that every eligible vote is meticulously considered, hoping to include those 35 absentee votes that were not initially counted.

We remain committed to upholding transparency and integrity throughout this process, working diligently to ensure that each voice in our community is heard and acknowledged.

Thank you for your ongoing support and engagement. Your involvement is a testament to the strength and vitality of our community. We will continue to keep you updated as further developments arise.

Best wishes,

David McFadden