Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Election in Paris, 6-08-10

At the end of the day, here are the local figures. Readers will note that individual tallies make it clear that not all voters voted on all issues or candidates.

Town Clerk Liz Knox estimated total turnout at 1167 voters today, with the estimated absentee ballot count around 100. This is about 32% of Paris' 3600 registered voters.

Although not as great a turnout as November 2009 (2136 voters or 59.3%), today's turnout is pretty close to the count for the June 2009 election.

Local referendum items:
#1, amendments for subdivision ordinance, 579 Yes; 381 No.
#2,amendments for recall ordinance, 543 Yes; 411 No.

Paris Utility District trustee, 3 yr. term:
Janet Jamison - 585
Raymond Lussier - 396

SAD 17 Directors:
George Coffren - 836, 1 yr. term
Michael Dignan - 910, 3 yr. term

Selectmen for the Town of Paris:
Ted Kurtz - 862, 3 yr. term
Ken West - 866, 3 yr. term


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