It is our firm belief that unethical if not illegal voting methods were implemented which pre- determined the outcome of the local elections held in Cape Vincent, New York in 2009 and that those same methods are being utilized once again in order to manipulate the outcome of the upcoming November elections.
Therefore, we the undersigned concerned residents of Cape Vincent, New York respectfully request that the Town Board of the Town of Cape Vincent, New York takes action to resolve this issue.
This petition was cited by Town Councilman Donny Mason as the basis for the voter fraud resolution he proposed. This resolution was passed by Donny Mason, Marty Mason & Mickey Orvis.
August 15, 2011 Town Attorney Mark Gebo sent a letter to Supervisor Hirschey concerning the validity of the Resolution passed by Marty Mason, Donny Mason & Mickey Orvis.
Mr. Gebo ended the letter with, Based upon the forgoing; I believe the resolution passed on August 11, 2011 is ineffective.
Additionally
TUESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2011
At an editorial board meeting with the Watertown Daily Times, the state's lawyer said that he's glad he hasn't had to deal with Cape Vincent's law requiring that voters have driver's licenses with CV addresses.
"Because it's unconstitutional," Mr. Schneiderman said.
Link here to the Watertown Times story covering Attorney General Schneiderman’s remarks.
August 25, 2011 Supervisor Hirschey introduced Resolution # 36
to rescind the Voter fraud law
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All members voted on resolution # 36
Supervisor Urban Hirschey ~ AYE
Councilman Marty Mason ~ NO
Councilman Mickey Orvis ~ AYE
Councilman Brooks Bragdon~ AYE
Councilman Donny Mason ~ NO
The resolution to rescind the voter fraud law passed.
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Letter From Town Attorney ~ Mark Gebo
Re: Voter Fraud Law
Resolution to Rescind Unconstitutional Voter Fraud Law
Resolution # 35 Unconstitutional Voter Fraud Law
click mouse here to read the petition that was circulated
