Delaware councilman moved to PA?

Posted 8/21/12

HORTONVILLE, NY — A resident of the Town of Delaware claims that Councilperson Harold Roeder is believed to have sold his house in early July and moved to a home in Pennsylvania, but has yet to …

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Delaware councilman moved to PA?

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HORTONVILLE, NY — A resident of the Town of Delaware claims that Councilperson Harold Roeder is believed to have sold his house in early July and moved to a home in Pennsylvania, but has yet to resign from the town board. Jerry Smith, a concerned resident, told The River Reporter that if Roeder holds off on a resignation, that will have an impact on who might hold the council seat through 2015.

The account was confirmed by others who are familiar with the political scene in the town. If Roeder were to resign before September 16, then the board would appoint a replacement who would serve only until the end of 2014 and the Democrats and Republicans would field candidates for a November election, for a year-long term.

If, however, the resignation occurs after September 16, the board, which is now made up of five Republicans, would name a replacement who would serve through the end of 2015, and there would be no election for the seat this year.

A call to Roeder’s phone number was answered by his son, who said his father was away on vacation. A call to the office of Supervisor Ed Sykes was not returned in time for publication.

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