I have worked hard to not only speak with voters about the campaign, but also the office as it currently exists. My opponent and I had the opportunity to first trade views last week during an interview with a local reporter. I think he and I came to largely agree on several issues especially with regard to the need for transparency in the office.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank Mr. Phil Vasho for taking the time to reach out to several long term employees of the Oswego County Clerk’s Office.
As many of you may know, the Oswego County Clerk’s office has been the center of controversy for the past several years. I decided to run for the office because I believe, like many of you, that enough is enough. There are some fundamental differences between myself and my opponent.
During this campaign, I have been faulted for failing to accept large monetary donations from corporations, lobbying groups and the state Democrat Party. This was my decision and one I stand by. My intention is not, and never has been, to be beholden to special interests or party politics. I am a firm believer that it is the civic duty of each government official to represent those they were elected to serve.
This past weekend the Oswego State Men’s ACHA D1 hockey team hosted its first Pink the Rink weekend as a benefit for the Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse. We are proud to announce that we raised a total of $1,200 for the Cancer Center through admissions, jersey raffles and Chuck- A-Puck contests.
The A-P-W Dollars for Scholars would like to send out a thank you for your support in making our Fall Festival and chicken barbecue a big success. We would like to take this opportunity to give recognition to the many contributors that made this event possible.
The Oswego County Legislature has put forward a proposal changing the boundaries of the 25 districts that send representatives to the county legislature. I believe that this proposal, in its current form, violates at least three out of four guiding principles recognized by redistricting authorities and the courts alike.
New York State 48th District Senate candidate Amy Tresidder said she is disappointed Senator Patty Ritchie refuses to debate.
The 2013 draft budget has been released and now it’s time for the legislature to make some serious cuts. We need to reduce the budget by $3 million and possibly more. Each year, throughout the year, we in the minority caucus fight the wasted tax dollars that the majority foolhardily spends.
Every ten years, the county legislative districts we live in are reviewed and changed where necessary because of changes in population. These changes are supposed to ensure that all the county’s districts are roughly equal in population. Just as important, these new districts are supposed to be designed in a way that voters and communities are fairly represented in the county legislature.
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