The results are in from Tuesday’s Finkelstein Memorial Library election, where four candidates were successfully elected to the Board of Trustees, but the proposed 2025–2026 budget was voted down by the public.
The newly elected trustees are:
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Esther Waldman
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Yossi Rubinstein
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Goldie Golding
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Yehudis Gottesfeld
These individuals will now play a key role in shaping the direction and policies of the library over the coming term. Voter turnout reflected strong community engagement, particularly in light of recent discussions regarding library services, programming, and fiscal priorities.
Despite the successful trustee elections, the library’s proposed budget did not pass, signaling concerns from voters regarding spending or taxation. The rejection may impact library operations or planned initiatives until an updated budget is presented.
Voting took place at the Finkelstein Memorial Library, with polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
UPDATE – The official results of the Finkelstein Memorial Library election are in: Esther Waldman (479 votes), Goldie Golding (460), Yossi Rubinstein (417), and Yehudis Gottesfeld (408) have been elected as trustees, defeating Sharon McIntyre (205) and Kusar Asghar (113). The proposed 2025–2026 library budget was narrowly rejected by voters, with 336 voting “No” and 296 voting “Yes.”