twobjshelbys Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) 11 hours ago, FiaCobra said: It's now "Election Day" minus 1. Did you secure your post ? It would appear so. Congrats Rob!!! Edited November 7, 2019 by twobjshelbys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 🕺 Congrats Rob! Hit the ground running!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted November 7, 2019 Report Share Posted November 7, 2019 Congrats Rob!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 The % margins have not changed much since election night of November 5th. This was one of the hardest things I have ever done, hands down. I attended 3 candidate forums (1 was on TV). Networked at countless events over the last 5 months to meet citizens. Door knocked 2630 homes to talk to citizens in the last 3 weeks of the campaign. Engaged thousands of people on Social media sites. Ran 1/4 page ads in the local Magazine for the last 3 months. Sent a mailer to every registered voter and had it arrive the same day as the ballots arrived. Placed 100 yard signs. Installed five 4X8 big signs. Installed eight 4X4 Medium signs. Studied the City's Municipal code library for months. Studied the Comprehensive growth plan for months. Wrote speech's and practiced them. Designed my fliers and mailers. It seemed to never end. Now it feels surreal to have been elected. It was not easy to unseat a 12 year incumbent. I had to work for every vote for 5 months ! City of Ridgefield Council - Position No. 5 Election Day Voting Total: Rob Aichele 808 votes = 56.07% Darren Wertz 633 votes = 43.93% Cast Votes: 1441 as of 5pm on 11/7/19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Secondo Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 Congratulations, Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawkeye O'Saben Posted November 8, 2019 Report Share Posted November 8, 2019 21 hours ago, BIKEBOY said: 🕺 Congrats Rob! Hit the ground running!!!! Just watch out for oil slicks or you'll land on your keister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 10/28/2019 at 2:36 PM, BIKEBOY said: On 11/7/2019 at 7:45 AM, twobjshelbys said: It would appear so. Congrats Rob!!! Congrats Rob. You oughtta be real good at that! I say congrats because you’re enjoying retirement, but as Bill stated, this council position may make you think twice about it. Back when I had my bikestore in my small town, my wife and a lot of my customers wanted me to run (some begged me) for council...even some said I should think of being mayor! 😲 Well, after going to MANY of the council meetings just as a business owner in town, I quickly saw the politics and the nastiness that can rear its head in such a small community, and decided to never again speak of it. I hope your town is not like ours is. All the best buddy! Bill, I retired in 2009 after selling my bicycle store, and as you, have done lots of volunteering. Mainly with special needs individuals. I love the feeling it gives me and really enjoy the satisfaction of seeing the benefit of the families I am able to help. I kinda stepped away for a while, as my new home was being built here in Az. (As we were traveling back and forth from the east coast while it was under construction) and I couldn’t realistically promise my hours to anyone. So now that I am all settled in here in Az. we are once again discussing what the next chapter will hold for me. Curiously my wife still works at her job in NJ. and travels back and forth once every couple of weeks, though her company allows her to call Az. home base. I can’t make her quit, nor will I. May I ask what sort of volunteering you and your wife do, Bill? Chris They are still counting ballots. This is last nights count: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 Geez....how long may this take, Rob? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWEDEMAN Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 10:42 PM, Grabber said: Rob we live right down the road and I can say forsure you’re the right candidate. I am hoping you prevail and it looks like you will. Keep it going Rob you’ve got this!,, he % margins have not changed much since election night of November 5th. This was one of the hardest things I have ever done, hands down. I attended 3 candidate forums (1 was on TV). Networked at countless events over the last 5 months to meet citizens. Door knocked 2630 homes to talk to citizens in the last 3 weeks of the campaign. Engaged thousands of people on Social media sites. Ran 1/4 page ads in the local Magazine for the last 3 months. Sent a mailer to every registered voter and had it arrive the same day as the ballots arrived. Placed 100 yard signs. Installed five 4X8 big signs. Installed eight 4X4 Medium signs. Studied the City's Municipal code library for months. Studied the Comprehensive growth plan for months. Wrote speech's and practiced them. Designed my fliers and mailers. It seemed to never end. Now it feels surreal to have been elected. It was not easy to unseat a 12 year incumbent. I had to work for every vote for 5 months ! City of Ridgefield Council - Position No. 5 Election Day Voting Total: Rob Aichele 808 votes = 56.07% Darren Wertz 633 votes = 43.93% Cast Votes: 1441 as of 5pm on 11/7/19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2019 In a General election the Ballot is certified 21 days after the Election. The percentage margins usually fluctuate up and down 1-3%. Since I am ahead by over 9% I am confident that I won ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Todays tally ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Why does it go on for so long? I have visions of little old ladies with green visors counting stacks of paper. Heck even our little town with antiquated methods got their counts out in a day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach 1 1970 Posted November 14, 2019 Report Share Posted November 14, 2019 Congrats Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose Posted November 16, 2019 Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 1:58 PM, mach 1 1970 said: Congrats Rob. +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted November 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2019 Thanks everyone. The reason it takes so long is a lot of people file to submit an absentee ballot. People out of town or Military personnel. In General elections this always happens. It is certified 21 days after the main vote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kstrong Posted December 14, 2019 Report Share Posted December 14, 2019 Congratulations Rob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali_KR Posted December 22, 2019 Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 On 11/15/2019 at 9:41 PM, Grabber said: Thanks everyone. The reason it takes so long is a lot of people file to submit an absentee ballot. People out of town or Military personnel. In General elections this always happens. It is certified 21 days after the main vote. Time for some quid pro quo jk Enjoy your new chapter Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIKEBOY Posted March 1, 2020 Report Share Posted March 1, 2020 Well...how goes it Councilman??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted March 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 On 3/1/2020 at 1:52 PM, BIKEBOY said: Well...how goes it Councilman??? This is very challenging times during the global pandemic in WA state as you very well know. I have been busy working with our City to set up new processes and protections. Be safe all and stay healthy. Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtkeith Posted March 30, 2020 Report Share Posted March 30, 2020 2 hours ago, Grabber said: This is very challenging times during the global pandemic in WA state as you very well know. I have been busy working with our City to set up new processes and protections. Be safe all and stay healthy. Rob Right back at you Rob and family...stay safe bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose Posted March 31, 2020 Report Share Posted March 31, 2020 On 11/7/2019 at 2:27 PM, svtkeith said: Congrats Rob!! +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted July 24, 2022 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2022 Applying for early SS soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HARALD KELLEY Posted August 3, 2022 Report Share Posted August 3, 2022 While I work part time teaching, it will be almost 8 years for me. Time flies. Congrats to all the recent retirees Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grabber Posted April 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted April 16, 2023 Its nice getting SS every month now ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCMM Posted April 27, 2023 Report Share Posted April 27, 2023 Congrats, Rob! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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