Osterhoudt, Back Tied In 4th Ward Absentee Ballots ONEONTA – With 92 votes each, independent Jeff Back and Democrat Michelle Osterhoudt have tied in the race for Common Council’s Fourth Ward seat. One ballot was contested because of a wrong date, and, if no one takes it to court, the ballot will be opened on Friday, Nov. 13, to determine the winner. In the Fifth Ward, Democrat Dana Levison beat incumbent Republican Madolyn Palmer 101-95 Additionally, Democrat Andrew Stammel, 603-583,…
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Third Candidate Announces She’ll Run In Fourth Ward ONEONTA – Michelle Osterhoudt of Elm Street today announced her intention to run for Common Council representing the Fourth Ward as a Democrat on the Democratic Party line. So far, it will be a three-way race, against Republican Laura Dohner and independent Jeff Back. They are seeking to succeed Council member Mike Lynch, who decided not to run again.…