The Geneseo Republican Committee has set the date for this year’s caucus for Saturday, August 4th. The time will be 9:30 A.M., earlier than normal, because as Chairman Paul Schmied explained to me, “It looks like it could be a long day.”
The location of the caucus has not yet been set, but the committee is hoping to get the meeting rooms of either the Methodist Church or St. Mary’s Parish Center. The thought is that the usual caucus location at the Geneseo Municipal Building may not be big enough.
All of these preparations are proceeding on the theory that there will be at least one contested nomination, either for Supervisor, and possibly also for the two town board seats that are up this year. Currently there are three declared Republican candidates for Supervisor, and only one for town board, incumbent David Dwyer, but that could certainly change.
Typically, if there is a contest, the caucus votes to keep the polls open for a couple of hours so that everyone in town has an opportunity to come in and vote. This is not guaranteed, however. The caucus may decide to settle the matter with only those in the room voting, so it is important to be there just in case.
The Democrats have not yet set their caucus date, but it is expected they may wait until after the Republicans set their ticket. The other town board seat that is coming up is held by Democrat ‘Hop’ Manapol and I think they also know that Supervisor guy.
All of this means that as we celebrate our Independence this coming week, we will also be tolling the bell for the final month of the race around the town seeking support. Gentlemen, (and gentlewomen) start your engines!
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