Close race for library board seat


May 22, 2009
by Christine Yeres

In the final count, Leo Sheer beat David Shields by only three votes, 236 to 233, on Tuesday night to win a seat on the Chappaqua Library Board of Trustees. The other candidates, Khusro Elley and Werner Renberg received 105 votes and 200 votes, respectively.

“I’m looking forward to working with the board and doing whatever I can to improve what is already a very fine public library service,” Sheer stated when he heard the results.

Library Director Pam Thornton commented, “It was very encouraging to see so many people interested in supporting the library as a board member. Having four wonderful candidates brought us more attention than ever before. I look forward to working with Leo Sheer for the next five years.”

The library budget was passed overwhelmingly by a vote of 841 to 205.


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