November 7, 2023 — Four new Executive Board members were seated following the October 2023 Special Election.
For the term of office until July 31, 2024, Matthew Fagan will fill Seat 10 (DFS); Mario Chiarello will fill Seat 172 (ITS); Patricia Trowbridge will fill Seat 395 (OPWDD); and Ross Dorsey will fill Seat 430 (OCFS).
The race for Seat 310 (OMH) was contested. Ballots will be mailed on Nov. 21, 2023, by AAA and must be returned to the address listed on the return envelope no later than 5 p.m. Dec. 13, 2023. Return in this case means, in hand, not date mailed or postmarked.
Ballots will be counted on Dec. 14, 2023. If you would like to observe the count, please email SpecialElections@pef.org for information.
“Our Executive Board makes important decisions on behalf of our members, and we are determined to fill every seat so as many members as possible have representation,” President Wayne Spence said.
There will be no further Special Election cycles until after the 2024 Regular Election. Special Election cycles will resume October 2024 for any seats not filled during the Regular Election.
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