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'Snafu' Lies With Elections Bd.

Posted 7/23/21

To the Editor: In response to The Chief-Leader's recent story on the WFP ballot line ("Signature Snafu Keeps WFP Off November Ballots in Most Races"), we felt it important to underscore the significance of the New York City Board of Elections' decision.

There was no "signature snafu." After several of our staff got sick with COVID-19 last cycle, we decided to utilize electronic signatures for our Certificate of Authorization, in compliance with the Governor's Executive Order. Our documents were accepted by every BOE in the state and followed the law to the letter.

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