Village elections: Copenhagen, Richville & Theresa Some north country residents went to the polls Tuesday to vote in village elections. (Source: WWNY) By 7 News Staff | March 17, 2021 at 6:00 AM EDT - Updated March 17 at 7:52 AM
COPENHAGEN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Voting is complete for three village elections.
Of interest are a coalition of challengers in Copenhagen and vacant trustee seats that will likely be filled by write-in candidates in Richville and Theresa.
In Copenhagen’s mayoral race, the challenger, Mark Souva defeated incumbent Kenneth Clarke 128 to 87.
For the two open trustee seats, Shareef Stokley received the most votes with 116. Incumbent Gerald Snyder fills the other open seat, receiving 107 votes.
Election fever comes to Copenhagen
WWNY Election fever comes to Copenhagen By Emily Griffin | February 25, 2021 at 5:45 PM EST - Updated February 25 at 9:59 PM
COPENHAGEN, N.Y. (WWNY) - Election fever in community with a population of 800 people. Itâs Copenhagen and we take a look at what issues the candidates are butting heads over.
The village of Copenhagen is all atwitter as an upcoming election creates some divisions.
Mayor Kenneth Clarke and trustees Gary Parker and Gerald Snyder are all challenged this year by Mark Souva, Ron Vogt, and Shareef Stokley.
âThree and three, they have completely different views of what direction the village should go in,â said Shane Henry, village resident.