WPCNR CAMPAIGN 2005. By John F. Bailey. November 6, 2005: Mayor Joseph Delfino held a "Get Out the Vote Rally" Sunday in Delfino Park, attended by some 300 persons who enjoyed free food and refreshments, including hot White Plains Fire Department chili. In his remarks, Mayor Delfino called upon his supporters to call their friends and turn out the votes for him  on Election Day to allow him "to finish the job" he has done in White Plains the last eight years.

Mayor Delfino with Councilman Larry Delgado, addressing supporters Sunday. Photo by WPCNR News.

The Mayor criticised the Power Campaign for getting personal, saying he was particularly hurt by their mocking criticism of the Mayor's practice of attending funerals. The Mayor, said he attends funerals because of the 1,700 persons who attended his brother Carl's funeral in 1975, saying that had personally moved moved. Mayor Delfino drew on his immigrant roots, saying he was sorry his father had not lived to see not one, but two sons elected Mayor. On specifics, he said the city was in "great financial shape," and that the city's auditors said every city in the state should be as in good financial shape as White Plains.  The Mayor said he made campaign appearances at Stop N Shop, What a Bagel, and Roosters this morning prior to the rally.

Rob Astorino, Republican Candidate for County Executive spoke saying all Westchester was suffering from high taxes and said the Mayor needed a partner as County Executive, and he looked forward to working with the Mayor.