AUBURN - Michael Quill's win in the Democratic Party primary proved the party committee made the right choice in the first place, party chair Kate Lacey said.
Jennifer Meyers / The Citizen
Auburn mayor candidate Michael Quill makes a small speech to his supporters at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians after winning the Democratic primary Tuesday evening.
Auburn mayor candidate Michael Quill makes a small speech to his supporters at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians after winning the Democratic primary Tuesday evening.
Voters cast 66 percent of ballots for Quill and 34 percent for challenger David Dempsey Tuesday night.
Lacey, chairwoman of the Cayuga County Democratic Committee, said the fact that registered Democrats voted to support Quill two to one over Dempsey shows confidence in the retired city employee.
The Cayuga County Democratic Party Committee selected Quill as its the candidate on June 13, the same day Quill formally decided to run for mayor.
Quill retired as Auburn Fire Department's chief in June 2006 after tension with council over the department's overtime costs.
“I've been hearing we need a change in city hall, new ideas and new leadership,” Quill said.
And if the numbers are any indication, Democrats think that points to him.
“It's reassuring. Just think, 900 people came out to vote (for me),” Quill said.
However, Quill's victory in the primary hasn't changed the three candidates who will compete for Auburn mayor. Quill, Dempsey and current mayor Timothy Lattimore will still face each other in the November general election. Dempsey, a two-term councilor, is running on the Independence Party line. Lattimore is running on the Cayuga County Republican and Conservative parties lines.
“Hopefully we'll be here in November smiling just as big as we are now,” Quill told the nearly 50 supporters after they heard the results at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Dempsey could not be reached Tuesday night, but his camp issued a press release. Dempsey stated his experience and fiscal stewardship will resonate with voters during the general election.
He did not seek re-election for his council seat in order to campaign for mayor.
Quill's wife, Joanie, helped her husband of 32 years knock on doors and collect signatures. She said his years running the fire department and his honesty will lead him to the mayor's seat in Memorial City Hall.
“He always says 'You might not like what I'll say, but I'll always tell you the truth,” she said.
Lacey said she is comfortable with the candidates who will go into the general election. Others have expressed this belief as well.
“Come Jan. 1, we'll have a new mayor in the city of Auburn,” Councilor Thomas McNabb said, minutes after hearing he has a place on the ballot to keep his seat on council.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
Auburn Mayor, Democrat
Michael Quill 971
David Dempsey 495
Lacey, chairwoman of the Cayuga County Democratic Committee, said the fact that registered Democrats voted to support Quill two to one over Dempsey shows confidence in the retired city employee.
The Cayuga County Democratic Party Committee selected Quill as its the candidate on June 13, the same day Quill formally decided to run for mayor.
Quill retired as Auburn Fire Department's chief in June 2006 after tension with council over the department's overtime costs.
“I've been hearing we need a change in city hall, new ideas and new leadership,” Quill said.
And if the numbers are any indication, Democrats think that points to him.
“It's reassuring. Just think, 900 people came out to vote (for me),” Quill said.
However, Quill's victory in the primary hasn't changed the three candidates who will compete for Auburn mayor. Quill, Dempsey and current mayor Timothy Lattimore will still face each other in the November general election. Dempsey, a two-term councilor, is running on the Independence Party line. Lattimore is running on the Cayuga County Republican and Conservative parties lines.
“Hopefully we'll be here in November smiling just as big as we are now,” Quill told the nearly 50 supporters after they heard the results at the Ancient Order of the Hibernians.
Dempsey could not be reached Tuesday night, but his camp issued a press release. Dempsey stated his experience and fiscal stewardship will resonate with voters during the general election.
He did not seek re-election for his council seat in order to campaign for mayor.
Quill's wife, Joanie, helped her husband of 32 years knock on doors and collect signatures. She said his years running the fire department and his honesty will lead him to the mayor's seat in Memorial City Hall.
“He always says 'You might not like what I'll say, but I'll always tell you the truth,” she said.
Lacey said she is comfortable with the candidates who will go into the general election. Others have expressed this belief as well.
“Come Jan. 1, we'll have a new mayor in the city of Auburn,” Councilor Thomas McNabb said, minutes after hearing he has a place on the ballot to keep his seat on council.
Staff writer Jessica Soule can be reached at 253-5311 ext. 267 or jessica.soule@lee.net
Auburn Mayor, Democrat
Michael Quill 971
David Dempsey 495
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