Published March 19, 2008 05:00 am - George Rivers retains mayor's seat in Rouses Point, while incumbent Mark Whitney was defeated by challenger Meegan Rock in Keeseville.
Candidates face off in village elections
Rouses Point incumbent mayor will return; Keeseville mayoral challenger prevails
PLATTSBURGH -- Residents of two villages chose between candidates in seating mayors in Tuesday's election.
Residents in a number of communities voted on trustees to serve on the Village Board.
In the Rouses Point mayor's race, incumbent George A. Rivers (Citizens Party), with 327 votes, defeated challenger Thomas D. Batha (Common Sense), who received 280 votes.
In Keeseville, Meegan Rock (Citizens Party), with 118 votes, defeated incumbent Mark Whitney (People's Party), who received 78 votes.
Here's the rest of the election results:
BRUSHTON
Mayor: Donald Barney (Democrat) ran unopposed and was elected with 19 votes.
Trustee (one seat): John Edwards (Republican) ran unopposed and won with 16 votes.
BURKE
Mayor: Craig Dumas (Democrat) ran unopposed and was elected with 10 votes.
Trustee (one seat): William Carr (Democrat) ran unopposed and was elected with 10 votes.
CHAMPLAIN
Trustee (two seats): Amy Gehrig (STK Party) ran unopposed and won with 28 votes; and Thomas Trombley (Citizens Union) also ran unopposed and won with 28 votes.
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