I contacted SMART TD on December 17, 2018 after a hundred or more Member ballots were returned by the U.S. Post Office to our Netcong office. The ballots were all marked as “UNDELIVERABLE”. I contacted SMART TD because, according to our constitution, there are time constraints when remailing ballots. I attached photos to illustrate the issue with the ballots. SMART TD immediately replied saying that the ballots in the photos did not conform to the SMART TD CONSTITUTION and the ballots would have to be completely redone. I was asked at this time whether the same issue occurred during the November election. I was told that because the defect was the same, the November election would also have to be redone.
The ballot preparation was done in the Netcong office and supervised by Local President Johnson and Secretary Sussman. I had nothing to do with the preparation of either sets of ballots, contrary to the rumors that are on the property. SMART TD took issue with the ballot preparation because it did not comply with the SMART CONSTITUTION. I ask that you please read the following letter from SMART TD so you have truthful information.
I will keep the Members informed as I receive more information about the election. I wish you all a safe New Years Holiday.
Fraternally,
Stephen J. Burkert
General Chairman
