Chlorophyll

The vote in New Paltz was 514-379. Sad news, but it still remains established that Greens can do well when given a fair chance.

West brought the Green Party to national prominence as one of the first Green mayors, and then by flouting the law by performing same-sex marriages. He faced criminal charges for this until a court decided there was no interest served by prosecuting him, and dismissed the case. West faced a "smear campaign" by his opponent, but refused to respond in kind.