Election 2011 Results

For a comprehensive set of links to local Yonkers election coverage, including debate video, local media, and advocacy groups such as Yonkers Committee for Smart Development (YCSD) and Westchester Children's Association, see our Election Information Resources page.

Ballot Questions - City of Yonkers

Voters in the City of Yonkers will be asked to vote on two ballot questions, both dealing with changes to the City Charter.

Proposed Charter Amendment #1: Passed 53% Yes, 47% No

This proposal would amend the Charter by limiting the City Council's time within which to conduct its review and approval of mayoral appointments to city boards and commissions. Under the proposed amendment, if no action is taken by the council 45 days after such an appointment, the council's approval is deemed to have been granted.

Proposed Charter Amendment #2: Passed 73% Yes, 27% No

This proposal would bring the City Charter into conformity with existing practice by placing the City's Economic Development Office and Office of Downtown and Waterfront Development within the City's Department of Planning and Development. The language that refers to the Economic Development Office and Office of Downtown and Waterfront Development under Article III of the Charter, entitled "Executive Offices" would be repealed, and reference to those offices would be placed under the Article of their current supervising department, Article VIII, "Department of Planning and Development."

The Candidates who attended the LPRA Candidates Night Forum to present their candidacy are highlighted in blue. Winning Candidates are shaded in green.

Mayor of Yonkers

Carlo Calvi
Independent

John Murtagh
Republican
Michael Spano
Democratic
Conservative
Working Families

County Legislature - 17th District

Jose Alvarado

Independent

Working Families

Carmen Gomez Goldberg
Republican

Virginia Perez
Democratic
Working Families

City Council - 3rd District

Michael Meyer
Republican

Michael Sabatino

Democratic

Working Families
Independent

Judicial Races

We have provided below a synopsis of the specific judicial positions appearing on the ballot in the City of Yonkers, along with the candidates and the party lines that support them.

Supreme Court, 9th Judicial District, Vote for 2:

Edward Borelli
Republican

Robert DiBella
Democratic
Republican
Independent
Conservative

Paul Marx
Democratic
Working Families

The Supreme Court a statewide court, generally hears cases outside the authority of the lower courts such as civil matters beyond $25,000, and divorce, separation and annulment proceedings, and (in New York City) criminal prosecutions of felonies. Supreme Court justices are elected to 14-year terms.

The New York State Unified Court System provides a Voter Guide for Judicial Positions that will appear on the ballot in Westchester County, available at http://www.nycourts.gov/vote/2011/county/westchester.shtml. This guide provides information supplied by the candidates about their background. Also, see the League of Women Voters links supplied at the top of this page.