October 29, 2024 — Six seats in the October 2024 Special Election for PEF’s Executive Board have been filled. Balloting is required for four additional contested seats. Additionally, five seats currently have no candidate in the running.
Vicki Sweet was elected to Seat 220, representing members at the Workers Compensation Board in Menands. Francis McIntyre was elected to Seat 10, representing members at the Department of Financial Services in New York City. Joshua DeJesus was elected to Seat 385, representing members at South Beach Psychiatric Center on Staten Island. Sangeetha Kailas was elected to Seat 425, representing members at the Department of Public Service, Downstate. Gustavo Santos was elected to Seat 490, representing members at the Department of Civil Service, Main Office. Carrie Hoopes was elected to Seat 545, representing employees of Alleghany County.
Terri Busby and Gina Corona were certified for Seat 295, which represents members at the Office of Mental Health in Syracuse. Maria McClinton and Brooke Bosch were certified for Seat 350, which represents members at the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities in Taconic, N.Y. Scott Wendt and Derick Kehoe were certified for Seat 530, which represents members at the Department of Transportation in Syracuse.
Ballots for all contested seats will be counted on December 9, 2024.
No candidates were certified for the following remaining vacancies:
- Seat 15, Civil Service
- Seat 90, Higher Education Services
- Seat 161, Criminal Justice Services
- Seat 165, Justice Center
- Seat 200, Department of Health, Main Office
Another Special Election for these seats will be held in January 2025 for any member interested in serving.