Utica, NY (WIBX) - The Democratic candidate for the 1st Ward Common Council seat in Utica has filed a complaint with the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office asking for an investigation into fraudulently signed petitions. Alan Pelesic is accusing his opponent, fellow Democrat and incumbent Frank Vescera, of having a large number of fraudulent signatures on his petition for re-election. “There is a large number of fraudulent signatures on Mr. Frank Vescera’s petition. I’m going to go ahead and say that he wasn’t the only person who collected signatures on his petition, and it’s to be determined who obtained the fraudulent signatures and how they were obtained.

Very exciting campaign news! Today, August 31st 2011, in the Observer Dispatch, The Utica Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 32 has officially endorsed me in the First Ward Utica Common Council race along with Democratic candidate in the 116th State Assembly race, Anthony Brindisi. I am honored and proud to be given such a valuable seal of approval and trust of these brave people, who put their lives on line to protect others!
You were the first to officially back me up and l give you my promises that l will be the first one to stand up for all of you!

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Dear Mr. Pelesic

Utica Common Council /1st Ward / Utica

As President of Teamster Local Union 182, it is with great pleasure to take the time to provide an endorsement to you on behalf of the Officers and staff on this Local Union. we support your candidacy as Councilman on the Utica Common Council, 1st Ward.

More exciting news from the Camp Pelesic campaign trail! Yesterday, Oneida County Board of Elections held a drawing between the candidates for the positions on the Ballot for the Democratic Primary Elections. Democratic candidates Jane Kelly and myself attended the drawing in person. Mr Frank Vescera was represented by his spouse. For the position of the Council person 1st Ward, positions on the ballot were drawn as following:
Alan Pelesic - top position
Frank Vescera - middle
Jane Kelly - bottom
September 13. is fast approaching! Make plans and take 10 minutes out of your busy life and vote! Let your family and friends know to vote as well. Be in control of your government and pick your government yourself! If you don't have transportation to the polling places please let me know.

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