Dear Democratic Committee Members & Fellow Democrats:
Yesterday, the Supreme Court of the State of New York validated what I have been saying since September 17, 2008, when Mr. Joseph Meyers and some of his followers abruptly and menacingly attempted to silence the duly elected members of the Rockland County Democratic Committee and me. Supreme Court Justice Margret Garvey concluded, in four different lawsuits, that the members of this Committee and I, as Chair, acted wholly within the Committee’s bylaws and the rule of law of the State of New York as I have been doing for more than 30 years.
In fact, Judge Garvey notes in one of her decisions that the facts of this case “are not really in dispute.” Judge Garvey then states,
“The County meeting convened on September 17th, but due to what has been termed the raucous nature of certain attendees, many of whom were not registered Democrats, [Chair] Monte cancelled the meeting out of concern for the physical safety of the persons present.” [Decision and Order, Index No. 10536/08, emphasis added.]
In her long awaited decision, yesterday Judge Garvey confirmed Mr. Meyers erratic behavior and ruled as illegal his disingenuous attempts to claim the Chair of the Town of Ramapo Democratic Committee on September 17th at the Nyack Seaport where our Committee first attempted to reorganize.
Indeed, even though Mr. Meyers has held himself out to be the Chair of the Town of Ramapo Democratic Committee for the last several months, Judge Garvey states in her decision, Mr. Meyer’s position
“that they are the duly constituted Ramapo Democratic Committee is erroneous. Petitioner Meyers was without authority to call a meeting of the Ramapo Democratic Committee to be held on September 17, 2008…It follows then that the meeting which was held on September 17, 2008 was not valid and, therefore, it is a nullity. Likewise, Petitioner Meyers was also without the authority to conduct a reorganization meeting on September 25, 2008.” [Decision and Order, Index No. 11023/08]
She goes on to state, “Petitioner [Meyers] has acted without any authority whatsoever.” [Decision and Order, Index No. 10536/08]
I am grateful that the Court has keenly identified Mr. Meyers false accusations and seen through the frivolity of his many lawsuits. I hope that as a Party we can move past this ugly and damaging time Mr. Meyers has subjected us to and that you continue to be confident in the work of this Party. I am posting links to the actual decisions in this matter. I hope you will take a moment to read them, as their words are a testament to my commitment to you and this Party --- leadership through adherence to our Bylaws and the Election Law of the State of New York.
This is a critical year ahead for all of us. Let’s move forward with the task at hand and elect Democratic leaders this fall.
Sincerely,
Vincent J. Monte
Chair
