Crown Heights: Voting Guidelines For Sunday
Vote This Sunday for a board of directors to oversee the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights • Details
DATE: Sunday, כ”ה אייר, June 2, 2024
TIME: 9am to 9pm
POLLSITE: Lubavitcher Yeshiva, 570 Crown St., Albany Avenue Entrance
Valid photo ID and proof of address required
ELECTION GUIDE
Who are we electing? A board of directors to oversee the Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Vaad Hakohol of Crown Heights.
What’s their job? To ensure the success of two organizations: 1) The CHJCC, which is responsible for improving the material lives of residents by bringing social services, advocacy and funding into the community; 2) The Vaad Hakahol, which is responsible for supporting the religious lives of residents by ensuring an active and effective Beis Din with a reliable kashrus infrastructure and the like.
Who are the candidates? Eight candidates are running (listed alphabetically by last name): Zalman Friedman, Yankel Goldstein, Dovid Halon, Berel Hildeshaim, Yitzie Kamman, Meir New, Shmuel Rosenstein, Pinchos Woolstone.
How many will be elected? At least 5 and up to 7.
How do they win? To be elected, a candidate must receive at least 50% + 1 votes of all votes cast.
How do we ensure enough members are elected to be a real board? Voters must select a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 candidates. Ballots with less than five or more than 7 selections will be disqualified.
How long is their term? Three years.
Who may vote? Male Jewish residents of Greater Crown Heights—including East Flatbush, Remsen Village and Brownsville—who are married or previously married or at least 30 years old. Valid photo ID and proof of address will be required to vote.
When will results be announced? With Hashem’s help, the votes will be counted and the winners announced on the same night after polls close.
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