Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Pro-Renovation Greenfield Wins Seat on New Paltz School Board


"New Paltz school district residents voted 896-471 in favor of a $48.19 million district budget that increases spending by 7.04 percent, or $2.57 million. Under the spending plan, the property tax levy will rise by $1.44 million, or 4.88 percent, to $30.91 million.

Residents also elected two candidates to three-year seats on the Board of Education: Steve Greenfield, who led the field with 867 votes, and incumbent Patrick Rausch, who received 795 votes. Incumbent Michael Swigart trailed with 620 votes." - source: Kingston Daily Freeman