Clarkstown Council Member Frank Borelli, who, among other things, was caught on video tape trying to arrange a political payoff on behalf of a Democratic candidate for Clarkstown Highway Superintendent, has been expelled by the Rockland County Republican Committee, the Party’s chairman Vincent D. Reda today announced.

The Committee, whose executive committee met Saturday, found Mr. Borelli guilty of two counts of disloyalty for working against Republican Clarkstown Highway Superintendent Wayne Ballard and Republican County Executive candidate Ed Day; one count of attempted bribery, and one count of attempted office corruption. The expulsion took effect immediately following the vote.

“Mr. Borelli’s actions are contrary to the high ideals to which Rockland Republican committee members are expected to adhere,” Chairman Reda said. “It is deeply disappointing to see a local elected official who once held such promise succumb to the temptations of politics. Rockland County deserves better.”

(YWN Monsey Newsroom)