Absentee ballots available

Anyone unable to get to the polls on Nov. 6 can request an absentee ballot from Dr. Barry A. Weinstein's office. The Erie County Legislator for the 15th District, Weinstein has applications available by calling his district office in Williamsville at 633-0617. Additionally, voter registration forms may also be picked up. In order to vote by absentee ballot, you must make application to the Erie County Board of Elections.

The schedule for this year's voting procedures are as follows: deadline to register to vote: Friday, Oct. 12. Deadline to apply for absentee ballot: Tuesday, Oct. 30. Absentee Ballot voting deadline: Postmarked by Nov. 5. For information, e-mail drbarry 15@erie.gov or call 633-0617.