May 16, 2012 12:42 PM
Westhampton Beach Mayor Conrad Teller will have a free run when he seeks his fourth two-year term in next month’s village election, though one of his former running mates, current Deputy Mayor Toni-Jo Birk, will not enjoy an uncontested race.
And the recent decision made by their other running mate, Village Trustee Leola “Sue” Farrell, not to seek reelection to a second term means that Mr. Teller and Ms. Birk—if both are reelected on Friday, June 15—will be minority members on the five-member Village Board.
Ms. Birk, who has served on the board since 2006, will have to stave off challenges from village residents Charles Palmer and Ralph Urban, both members of the Lightning Party, to earn her fourth two-year term of office. Petitions to run in next month’s election were due... more
And the recent decision made by their other running mate, Village Trustee Leola “Sue” Farrell, not to seek reelection to a second term means that Mr. Teller and Ms. Birk—if both are reelected on Friday, June 15—will be minority members on the five-member Village Board.
Ms. Birk, who has served on the board since 2006, will have to stave off challenges from village residents Charles Palmer and Ralph Urban, both members of the Lightning Party, to earn her fourth two-year term of office. Petitions to run in next month’s election were due... more
