Posted May 19, 2009

BH-BL Election Results for 2009:

Budget & Bus Proposition pass

Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake residents approved the proposed 2009-10 school budget of $53.4 million by a margin of 55% at the district election on May 19, 2009. 

A proposition to borrow up to $350,000 to purchase four school buses was also approved. Incumbents Elizabeth Herkenham and Patre Kuziak plus newcomer James Maughan were elected to the Board of Education.

 Here are the official voting results:

		2009-10 Budget of $53,368,860:     1,483 votes for     1,199 votes against
		Proposition to replace four school buses for no more than $350,000:     1,580 votes for     1,068 votes against
		Candidates for three seats on the Board of Education: Elizabeth Herkenham 1,812 votes. Elected to a three-year term of office. James Maughan 1,344 votes. Elected to a three-year term of office. Patre Kuziak 1,328 votes. Elected to fill the two remaining years on the term of another board member who resigned last fall. William Farmer 1,199 votes. Not elected. Don Brandt 1,144 votes. Not elected.

Voter turnout was higher than usual. There were a total of 2,713 residents voting, including 31 who voted by absentee ballot. In the last five years, turnout for the annual budget vote has ranged from 2,000 to 2,300 BH-BL voters.