BREAKING: Senator Skoufis Applauds Court of Appeals Decision Upholding Even Years Elections Law

“The Court of Appeals’ unanimous ruling upholding the clear constitutionality of the Even Years Election Law is unsurprising yet extremely welcome. No longer will a small minority of voters choose who gets to hold critical local offices such as county executive and town supervisor.

“The only disappointment has been watching some elected officials wage a senseless crusade to protect the status quo, low-turnout elections that won them office. Over a million dollars of taxpayer money was lit on fire in pursuit of a political outcome, a reckless decision that prevents any of these elected officials from ever again calling themselves ‘fiscally responsible.’ If they had any decency, they would reimburse taxpayers from their sizable campaign accounts.

“Most importantly, this court decision is a win for democracy and common sense. I look forward to completing the phase-in of even-year elections when we return to session with passage of a constitutional amendment to move cities and other local offices with constitutionally-protected terms. Doing so will eliminate the need to administer any odd-year elections in the state and save hundreds of millions of tax dollars every two years.”

Link to Court Decision:

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