tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post447091926649970887..comments2024-03-28T11:42:02.107-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: By Two Votes, Walt Garvin Is New Norco Dem BossBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32526777501656162422010-06-21T23:21:51.575-04:002010-06-21T23:21:51.575-04:00Upon re-reading the original post, it seems the th...Upon re-reading the original post, it seems the three proxies in question were those other than mine. Hard to believe someone running for the office (and whom I voted for as well) didn't know the rule for voting. I managed to find out how to do it and I just started this gig. I hope this isn't a sign of what we have to look forward to. <br /><br />DRLDennis R. Liebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74170991675328099742010-06-21T16:36:32.086-04:002010-06-21T16:36:32.086-04:00I had no time to read the previous comments so I a...I had no time to read the previous comments so I apologize if this was discussed already, but I am one of the new Dem. ward reps (West Ward of Easton, 8 West) and I sent a proxy vote with a certified resident of my voting district and a witnessed signature. Are you telling me that my vote was rejected or were there more than two other proxy votes that were counted. I may have to rip someone a new one if it's the former.<br /><br />DRLDennis R. Liebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53717076688303773782010-06-18T19:27:14.380-04:002010-06-18T19:27:14.380-04:00According to the list of elected committeepersons ...According to the list of elected committeepersons in NorCo, three of the State Committee persons who voted are not the elected committee persons in their voting precincts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38571622340170445752010-06-18T19:24:40.975-04:002010-06-18T19:24:40.975-04:00They are automatically members of the "Execut...They are automatically members of the "Executive Committee" of the County Committee.<br />"The County Committee shall consist of two qualified democratic electors from each election district of each ward, borough and township of the County, one of whom shall be a male elector and one female elector." Those are the members who vote for Chair and Vice-chair.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37303226442891806552010-06-18T12:28:50.804-04:002010-06-18T12:28:50.804-04:00Anon 10:33:
The state committee members were also ...Anon 10:33:<br />The state committee members were also elected county committee members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77143757433453531732010-06-18T11:20:29.285-04:002010-06-18T11:20:29.285-04:00This is like Raul Castro taking over for Fidel.This is like Raul Castro taking over for Fidel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43113768069688989072010-06-18T10:33:01.149-04:002010-06-18T10:33:01.149-04:00Did anyone notice that proper identification was n...Did anyone notice that proper identification was not required of anyone last night? People simply walked up with proxy letters and it was assumed they were said stand-in. How did they know that those folks resided in the same precinct as the committeeperson they were standing in for if no I.D. was required? When confronted by the fact that three sealed envelopes with proxy letters in them were put into the ballot box(or bowl, as it were) by Joe Long, Charles Dertinger first pretended ignorance that the bylaws require a proxy to actually attend the meeting in place of the committeeperson, then he opened the three sealed envelopes containing three proxies and said "this person is here" about all three proxies. Where votes cast for those proxies? Why didn't they bring forth their proxies and get a ballot themselves, like everyone else. Where they actually present? Doesn't it seem like they threw out proxy votes arbitrarily when you consider the fact that no procedure was in place to properly identify any proxy as eligible in the first place? Why would Joe Long even put those envelopes in the bowl?<br />At least two State Committee members voted in the election last night. According to the County bylaws only the two elected committeepersons from each precint county-wide are eligible to vote for the Chair and Vice-Chair. Read the bylaws please and correct me if I am mistaken, but it looks pretty clear to me. That would be two more votes that were improperly cast last night. I'm glad everyone was nice to you last night, Bernie, but that doesn't mean everything was above board.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16180435243218311752010-06-18T10:27:41.182-04:002010-06-18T10:27:41.182-04:00UghUghAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49457270218178391522010-06-18T08:42:25.425-04:002010-06-18T08:42:25.425-04:00137 elected members and only 82 showed up to vote,...137 elected members and only 82 showed up to vote, wow. I hope notice was sent out. <br /><br />I think the NorCo Dems need to update their bylaws. Allow absentee ballots, first and foremost. <br /><br />Also, they need to do away with the fact each voting precinct can only elect 1 male and 1 female committee person. Lehigh County does not have that requirement and has much more participation. I am sure that some precincts have 2 females or 2 males who are willing to serve, but not one of each.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22590358682164818732010-06-18T07:20:01.864-04:002010-06-18T07:20:01.864-04:00I saw you at last night's meeting and finally...I saw you at last night's meeting and finally decided to check you out. I am pleasantly surprised. Your story is entertaining and factually accurate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24880670024526602772010-06-18T01:17:45.891-04:002010-06-18T01:17:45.891-04:00Thanks for getting me the correct spelling. I'...Thanks for getting me the correct spelling. I've updated my post to reflect that. <br /><br />I guess a tie would require a new ballot. I think they lock the doors and leave you in there until you come up with someone.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78011519255246392702010-06-18T01:10:43.087-04:002010-06-18T01:10:43.087-04:00actually her name is Kiki Schock.
btw i was really...actually her name is Kiki Schock.<br />btw i was really undecided between mr Garvin and mr Laws. then i decided for the first. i would have liked to know what happened if i voted for mr Laws and there was a tie...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com