2 Unopposed on Tuesday Ballot in Briarcliff Manor

Two sitting trustees are running unopposed in the Tuesday Briarcliff Manor village elections for two seats on the village board.

Mark Pohar and Cesare J. Derose Jr. won the People's Caucus nominating process in January in a four-way vote. That pretty much guaranteed their election -- challengers have defeated the Caucus nominees in the general election only a few times in the past hundred years.

The final tally in January was:

• Mark Pohar – 242 Votes
• Cesare J. Derose, Jr. – 256 Votes
• Meredyth (Merrie) Satran – 92 Votes
• Kim Izzarelli – 62 Votes

After the Caucus process, the Caucus Executive Committee deplored an email sent out during the campaign for its nomination, saying "An email missive that many consider derisive sent by a supporter of one of the candidates was circulated containing prejudicial, irresponsible and even bigoted comments. The Caucus, however, is steadfastly against indulging this kind of offensive sentiment. Briarcliff residents once again have demonstrated that they believe in the Caucus mission and want to maintain the character of our small Village as a friendly place without the influence of political parties and negative tactics."

Pohar is a sitting trustee seeking his third term. Derose was first elected in 2014.