ISLAND PARK — An 11th person has been arrested for allegedly casting an illegal vote in Island Park during the May 16, 2023, election.

Charles Lower, 68, was charged with one count of illegal voting and perjury, both felonies.

If he is found guilty, he could face up to 19 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.

An initiative asking residents to create an auditorium district and impose a 5% lodging tax to fund the creation of a community center was on the ballot in the May 2023 election. The initiative did not pass, as 198 people voted in favor and 207 against it.

The tax would have been collected from renters, Airbnb hosts, cabins and other short-term rentals to fund the $3 million community center in Island Park.

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