ACCORD operates best by assuring that low-income community members have a decision-making voice as we develop and operate programs that serve our low-income community members.  One of the many ways we assure this is happening is by reserving 1/3 of the membership on our Board of Directors for low-income community members.  

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Mr. Joseph Damiano has been nominated by low-income and special needs residents of Allegany County to serve and represent them on the ACCORD Board of Directors since May 2017.  Mr. Damiano's 3-year-term will be complete on March 31, 2021 and is currently seeking support from low-income individuals for re-election to continue representing low-income individuals on the ACCORD Board of Directors.  

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Eligibility to Cast a Nominating Ballot in Support of Re-election of Mr. Damiano includes the following:

• 18 years of age or older

• Resident of Allegany County, NY

• Low-income community members as defined by

       Federal Poverty Guidelines which is as follows:​

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       # of Persons in Household             Annual Income

       1                                                        $25,520

       2                                                        $34,480

       3                                                        $43,440

       4                                                        $52,400

       5                                                        $61,630

       6                                                        $70,320

       7                                                        $79,280

       8                                                        $88,240

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Request a Nominating Ballot in Support of Mr. Damiano:

Individuals eligible and interested in casting a Nominating Ballot in support and re-election of Mr. Joseph Damiano on the ACCORD Board of Directors are asked to email Melissa Biddle, Executive Operations Manager / Clerk of the Board at mbiddle@accordcorp.org to request an electronic ballot to be emailed to you for completion.  Please note, submission of nominating ballots are due by noon on Monday, March 15, 2021.  

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