Voting is taking place today in the Finkelstein Memorial Library election, where residents are being asked to elect one trustee to fill a vacant seat and vote on a proposed 4.5% tax increase for the library budget.
The candidates running for the trustee position are Joan Soskin, Marie Medgine Antoine, Moshe Dear, and Ariel Dahan.
In a notable development ahead of the election, candidate Moshe Dear issued a public letter to the community requesting that residents not vote for him and instead support Ariel Dahan. Dear explained that he entered the race believing there would be two open seats on the ballot and stated that he does not wish to split votes with only one seat available in this election. Dear also noted that although his name still appears on the ballot, voters should ignore it and cast their vote for Ariel Dahan.
Polls are open today, Tuesday, May 12, from 7:00 a.m. through 9:00 p.m. Voting is taking place at the Finkelstein Memorial Library Fielding Room, located at 24 Chestnut Street in Spring Valley.
The election follows months of controversy and public debate surrounding the Finkelstein Memorial Library, including disputes over trustee positions, election procedures, budget concerns, and transparency issues that have drawn significant community attention throughout Rockland County.
For prior Monsey Scoop coverage:
• Finkelstein Memorial Library Board Approves 4.5% Tax Increase Amid Budget Process Concerns
• Finkelstein Library Trustee Candidate Files Legal Challenge Over Election Dispute
Klal yisroel vote’s NO and elects Ariel Dehan
Raizy/ and why can’t klal Yisroel support a frum woman who has been in the position for a little more than 10 years? There are TWO members of klal Yisroel running and when you go to vote you should try to educate yourself on the candidates, and base your decision on that knowledge.
Take this into consideration for future elections.
Thank you.
With all due respect, she has served her community well with many years of dedicated service. However, over the past few years, she has not used her position to act in an oversight capacity and as a community voice in the library. We thank her for her years of service, and are excited for the new era of oversight and accountability.
Vote Marie Medjine Antoine!
Marie is committed to Accountability & Transparency for EVERYONE — putting the community first, not personal agendas.
We cannot afford another hostile takeover driven by politics and special interests.
חוב קדוש צו וואטען
Vote no on the budget increase
Vote aryia dehan