Richard Cabelus announced Friday evening, April 11, that he is dropping out of the race for one of two open seats on the Select Board.
Cabelus said that he had collected and submitted signatures as a candidate for Select Board against his better judgment. “I regret this decision and withdraw my candidacy,” he wrote in a statement to the Press. “Please do not vote for me or consider me a candidate on the ballot. If elected I will not serve.”
Cabelus offered little explanation for his decision, citing uncivil behavior by unnamed people as his primary reason for withdrawing. “Although civility and inclusion are often espoused values in town, as they should be, unfortunately, as of late there are some who have not practiced what they preach, making engagement in Town affairs no longer an enjoyable or rewarding experience. As such I withdraw from such engagement,” he wrote. The Press asked for further comment but Cabelus said he preferred not to elaborate.
The remaining candidates for the two open seats on the Select Board are Don Ludwig, Ahmet Corapcioglu, and Eve Wittenberg. The Town Election is Tuesday, May 6.
