The Pound Ridge Democratic Committee

It’s that time of year again…

Join the Pound Ridge Democratic Committee for phonebanking  in support of Congressman John Hall and candidates Mike Kaplowitz for State Senate and Tom Roach for State Assembly.  It’s easy, it’s fun and it’s a way to get involved without leaving Pound Ridge.  Call Roslyn Stone-Pollock at 764-5557 or email info@poundridgedems.com.

Tuesday, September 14th is Primary Day in New York.

Polls are open from 6 am to 9 PM.

The Pound Ridge Democratic Committee has endorsed Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for US Senate and Tom Roach for State Assembly. There is a five way race for Attorney General.

Please note that this is the first election where there are new voting machines which may take a few minutes to learn. Voting in the primary is an excellent way to become familiar with them when lines are shorter and NYS Board of Election Voter Trainers are on hand to help.

On Tuesday June 1st, we welcomed Vice President Joe Biden to a sold out event in support of Congressman John Hall at the Bedford Post Inn.  The Vice President was introduced by local resident and Inn owner, Richard Gere.  According, to Roslyn Stone-Pollock, chairperson of the Pound Ridge Democratic Committee, the Vice President was “upbeat but concerned – concerned about the environment, education and healthcare.  He was clear that we need to take positive forward thinking action on all three of those fronts in order to be ready for the future. ”  Per Biden, ” There is no going back – back to old thinking and old ways of acting. We simply cannot do that.”

The event included  a broad host committee which included actor Chevy Chase, musician Stevie Van Zandt, Tom Secunda (head of Bloomberg), Richard Gere and his wife, actress Carey Lowell, and Roslyn Stone-Pollock, representing Northern Westchester Democrats.  Over $100,000 was raised for Congressman Hal’s re-election campaign. Supporters from near and far were in attendance, tributes to both Vice President Biden and Congressman Hal.  Congressman Hall is running for his third term in Congress.  Vice President Biden spoke about how quickly Congressman Hal became a well-respected member of the Congressional delegation and how highly his peers think of him.  ”He is known as being prepared and thoughtful”, said Biden.  And Biden made is clear that he was here to show his and the President’s appreciation of Congressman Hall’s unwaivering support on key issues like health care and economic recovery.
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