The Town of Chatham has become the third Columbia County municipality to pass a resolution supporting the rights of second homeowners to vote in Columbia County.
The resolution passed unanimously after about 15 minutes of discussion.
The Republican Party brought a legal challenge against Columbia County voters who voted by Absentee Ballot in the November 2009 General Election. That suit represents a coordinated campaign to prevent an entire class of voters from exercising their right to vote.
Evidence that this is a coordinated conspiracy is contained in the June 8, 2009 meeting minutes of the Columbia County Sportsmen’s Federation in which the Chairman of the Columbia County Republican Committee is reported to have said: “24/7 residents need to get more involved in the political process, stop the “weekenders” from taking over.”
See original document here.
Read one of the most bizarre examples of political spin by the plaintiff in the case, Greg Fingar.
In a "My View" in the Register-Star, the Chairman of the Columbia County Republican Committee tries to chalk it all up to a conspiracy by the Democrats to bring scores of unqualified voters into the county to vote. Be certain to check out the comments. Apparently the Register-Star's readership is more knowledgeable about election law, than Mr. Fingar is.
Read more:
Hudson Common Council Defends the Voting Rights of 2nd Home Owners
Copake Town Board Passes Resolution on Rights of Second Home Owners
Register-Star - Appellate Judges Hear Ballot Case and Ballot Battle: Who is Footing the Legal Bills?
or go to http://columbiadems.net
