While we did not win a Trustee seat (10th place out of 17) we made many new friends, learned a lot, and gained a new appreciation for the Albany Public Library and the Friends of the APL.
Many thanks to all those who voted for me, signed my petition, carried my petition and encouraged me to run.
I had a great time and of course I will continue my involvement with APL issues and other community matters in the City of Albany. Congratulations to those four who were elected and also congratulations to all the others on the ballot.
Many, many thanks to my GOTV crew: Eileen, Anne, Leora and Brandon and to all the many family, friends and supporters who assisted me throughout the campaign. The unofficial canvas by the school district is:
School Budget
Yes 2345
No 2699
LIBRARY TRUSTEES:
Dennis Gaffney 1828 Trustee Elect
Mary Ellen O'Connor 1718 Trustee Elect
Leonard Ricchiuti 1423 Trustee Elect
James Gallagher 1368 Trustee Elect
Andrew O'Toole 1063
Linda Mallory-Mitchell 999
Deborah Williams - M 798
Lois Parsons 793
Alexandra Streznewski 788
Andrew Bechard 732
Patricia Polan 719
Ethel Silverberg 699
Gene Solan 622
William Newman 587
Jose Lopez 527
Anton Konev 426
Thomas Preston 365