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Category Archives: Election
Former councilwoman and rival challenges ARD recommendation for former Councilwoman Toni Smith
Former York City Councilwoman Vickie Washington has asked that a judge rule on whether a pretrial diversionary program is appropriate for former York City Councilwoman Toni Smith. Smith was charged in October with donating cash in excess of $950 for … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Crime, Election, Emily Opilo
Tagged ARD, charge, criminal, Tom Kearney, toni smith, Vickie Washington
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Case against ousted New Castle councilman similar to York dispute
The recent ouster of a Lawrence County city councilman on the basis of his past criminal convictions looks a bit like the ongoing legal dispute over York Councilman Michael Helfrich’s ability to serve. The New Castle News is reporting that … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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Say goodbye to 2011 with this unpublished story
As we bid farewell to 2011 and long-time York City Councilwoman Toni Smith, I would like to share this little gem that never made it into the paper. The following is a sidebar I filed after a tense, outburst-filled meeting … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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Helfrich’s mom: “You’re either a good guy, or you’re not a good guy.”
There were plenty of new faces at York City Council last night as new members were sworn in, but only one had a dinner date afterward with newly sworn-in York City Councilman Michael Helfrich. Helfrich’s mom, Christine Helfrich, traveled from … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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County issues response to council recount petition
A hearing on the petition for a recount in the York City Council race has not yet been scheduled, but county officials filed an answer Monday. The petition, which was filed by Councilwoman Toni Smith, contends that a recount is … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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York City Council race could be partially certified
The York County Board of Elections will meet Tuesday to vote on final certification for some of the results of the York City Council race, despite a request for a recount. The race, which has been contested by Councilwoman Toni … Continue reading
Posted in boards, City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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Smith gains 17 votes in York council race recount
York City Council write-in candidate Michael Helfrich now leads incumbent councilwoman Toni Smith by only six votes, according to adjusted results released Wednesday. The revision, which give Smith a 17 vote boost, was made after absentee votes were reviewed and … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, Election, Emily Opilo
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Some random trivia to start your day…
Average age the 2011 York City Council candidates: 58 Average age of the 2011 York City Council candidates not including 27-year-old Manuel Gomez: 68 Average age of York residents according to the 2010 U.S. Census: 36.5
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Anti-crime rally to be held this evening in York
An anti-crime rally will be held today at 6 p.m. at Lincoln Charter School, West King and West streets. Organizer Joanne Borders said the meeting will be a “call to action.” Information will be provided about neighborhood associations and community … Continue reading
Posted in City Council, city schools, Crime, Election, Emily Opilo
Tagged joanne borders, lincoln charter school, police, rally
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York’s Lincoln Station will be open for Election Day
Voters in York’s 14th Ward may still report to the city’s Lincoln Station to vote on Nov. 8 despite a mold problem that has forced firefighters out of the building. Officials from the York County Department of Elections and Voter … Continue reading
Posted in Avenues, Election, Emily Opilo, Roosevelt Avenue
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