Board of Elections Hires New Chief Clerk for Brooklyn Borough Office

By
Brigid Bergin
WNYC News | Apr 5, 2017

The city Board of Elections has hired a new chief clerk for the Brooklyn borough office, nearly a year after kicking up a swirl of controversy for improperly purging voters from its rolls.

Raymond J. Riley, a Republican from Brooklyn, will replace Diane Haslett-Rudiano, who had been suspended without pay since last April.

The post is responsible for overseeing operations at the Brooklyn borough office and comes with a six-figure salary. In 2016, the position paid $133,250 according to BOE records.

Brooklyn Deputy Clerk Betty Ann Canizio, a Democrat, remains suspended without pay, because of the investigation into the purge.

According to the BOE’s rules, when a voter is removed from the roles, it requires approval by two staff members — a Republican and Democrat.

An acting deputy clerk continues to serve in that role.

 

Profile Image
Brigid Bergin

WNYC is funded by sponsors and member donations

WNYC Homepage - Top Stories

New York City's Slowing Job Growth

James Parrott talks about factors contributing to New York City's concerningly high unemployment rate.
The Brian Lehrer Show |

Jack Schlossberg, the Kennedy Running for Congress in New York. Plus, the Astronaut Reid Wiseman

The candidate on the role of social media in politics, and speaking out against his cousin R.F.K., Jr. Plus, the commander of NASA’s Artemis II mission on the dark side of the moon.
The New Yorker Radio Hour |

I.C.E.'s "Wartime Recruitment" Campaign

Hiring at the highest-funded U.S. law enforcement agency.
On the Media |

Central Park’s Great Lawn to host 50K for World Cup final watch party

New York state is putting up $6 million for the event, with New York City chipping in $3.5 million.
Gothamist |
YOU ARE ONLINE