Gearity Wins, Thanks Record Number Of Voters

OSSINING, NY — As she did in the Democratic primary, Ossining village Mayor Victoria Gearity looks to have beaten back a challenge from Trustee Omar Herrera. Herrera remains on the Board of Trustees; his term is up at the end of 2019. Both candidates are concerned about commercial and residential growth.

While the Westchester County Board of Elections is only reporting results from three districts out of 17, the Gearity campaign is reporting results from 14 out of 17.

Here are her campaign’s numbers:

• Victoria Gearity: 3,417
• Omar Herrerra: 1,538

Here are the Westchester County Board of Election results as of 10:55 p.m. with three districts reporting:

• Victoria Gearity D (incumbent): 403
• Omar Herrera WF: 63

In a text, Gearity said: “With three districts outstanding and 69% of the votes in our favor, we are declaring victory. So far we have won in every Election District. This victory is a mandate for progressive policies guided by an engaged community.

Thank you to the voters of Ossining for showing up today in record numbers. Thank you to my opponent for running. Campaigns force candidates and the community to clarify our purpose and priorities. I look forward to working together for the betterment of our whole community.”

Three people ran for two seats on the village board of trustees. According to the Westchester County Board of Elections, with four of 17 districts reporting as of 11:11 p.m.:

• David Kezafrika: 84
• Rika Levin (incumbent): 745
• Manuel R. Quezada: 758

PHOTO/ Victoria Gearity at her election headquarters, Nov. 6 2018/ courtesy

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