It has long been painfully clear that the ONLY thing that Tony Jasenski could POSSIBLY do to serve the people is to vote for Carolina Lazzari and Angelo Santabarbara
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Here are the facts - Angelo Santabarbara filed an emergency complaint today with the Fair Campaign Practices Committee. And just for the record, the Rotterdam IDA IS NOT funded by taxpayers, unlike the publicly funded "County IDA", aka Metrokratz Authority.
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Since it isn't mentioned in the complaint, just for the record on Angelo's "silence" over the sale of the Carl Co. to Proctor's: At the time of the transaction, Angelo was about 6 yrs. old! I'm sure he deeply regrets letting the Kratz down!
Also, unless I missed it on these boards - a ruling was also issued in Carolina Lazzari's favor. A decision on Angelo is expected tomorrow night.
The rulings of the FCP Committee are available under separate topic. I would encourage you to post the information re: Santabarbara's complaint on the Schenectady Info forum also as there is a forum topic re: the FCP Committee decisions.
"If we can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them, they must become happy."
I don't know what specific assignments the 26 troopers (which includes troopers, investigators, sergeants, lutenants, Sr Investigators, etc) have in the Princetown barracks, but I believe it isnt much different than that of a police department in a town or city where the officers take the initial call and investigators follow up, etc... I agree that it is nice to have both the State Police and the Sheriffs, but what concerns me is ...where does it end? Is this going to be like Albany County where it keeps growing and growing... When is enough enough? I mean, without the sheriffs we have more police per thousand residents than anyone in the county. I think we have less crime than the city of Schenectady by a little bit- so why the 3 officers per thousand residents and then argue for more sheriffs. Yes, its great to have both- but we are one of the highest taxed counties in the country because of the mentality of the democrats to keep making government bigger and bigger. 26 troopers plus 8 or 9 deputies is equal to almost 4 officers per 1000 residents. I would challenge you to find a ratio like that anywhere in the country. Yes, some of them roll around the county whereever they choose to write tickets- but consider the huge expense of that and at what gain???
Certainly as a taxpayer I would hope that before hiring one deputy sheriff in my county- the legislators would ask the advice of the law enforcement experts about how many are needed. Did any legislator ever ask the state police if they need help out here? Were there any crime statistics reviewed to determine that we need more than the troopers? Did anyone ever ask the state police bosses if they would assign more troopers in our towns to the west if neded or if they could analyze what crime statistics they have that would prove either way that we need more or not?
What bothers me is that just like the drivers license issue and the sex offender issue- they just do it - dont ask the town supervisors- dont ask the police, parole, probation, the District Attorney- just pass policies and laws without any real analysis at all.
OK, I am done venting- I need to go look for a place with lower taxes now...
It has long been painfully clear that the ONLY thing that Tony Jasenski could POSSIBLY do to serve the people is to vote for Carolina Lazzari and Angelo Santabarbara
Teehee, and how right you are gadfly. Remember Anthony Jasenski voted in favor of the sex offender law just one day after being appointed to the county leg. Considering his tenure of 24 hours on the leg it seems to me a vote to abstain would have been the right thing to do.
jnotar, I will work on getting some of the answers to the questions you ask. It is my understanding that when the state troopers moved out of their barracks in D'burg to P'town they were not able to "dedicate" and promise the same level of service to D'burg as they did prior to the move. They were comitted to a large area within as well as outside of Schenectady County and could not guarantee being readily available to answer emergencies. I do not believe they had any where near 26 troopers housed at the time though. I will say one thing....I have never had a single complaint about response time or lack of response from our residents in reference to either agency. As Supervisor that is priceless, as a resident it is even more priceless.
Gadfly, thanks for all of the information. I believe that this is the worst campaigning I have ever seen come out of this town. It has become so pathetic that it is almost entertaining. This campaign makes the democrats appear hopeless, desparate and most of all, dishonest. Which I now believe they are.
In 2003 my husband and I received a $25,000 state Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation grant to help restore our circa-1760 Dutch barn. Now that I’m seeking reelection to represent District 4 residents at the county Legislature, my opponents have, among other things, chosen to accuse me of taking taxpayer dollars for personal enrichment. The facts are: The Dellemont-Wemple barn is the second-oldest barn in the state, one of two such Dutch barns still on its original site. It is recognized as an outstanding example of its kind. The grant was fully taxable — net value after taxes, $16,040. It required a minimum $25,000 match. Total costs of restoration [from] 2001 to 2004 [was] $77,829; net expenses after taxes — $61,789 — out of pocket to me and my family! In return for the grant, we gave a preservation easement on the barn and its site to New York state, which is in essence now a co-owner, as any alterations, sales, etc., have to be stateapproved. As any Realtor can attest, easements devalue a property. Additionally, we do not have a use for the barn, and never have. We do not even store a shovel in it. We welcome the many visitors, all at no charge and at some inconvenience, which causes us to carry additional liability insurance. I fail to see how putting so much money into a barn I have no use for, and giving up rights and control of a portion of my property, enriches me. The only benefit is to the public and to future generations, on whose behalf this money — the state grant — taxpayers’ money, but mostly my own, was spent. CAROLINA M. LAZZARI Rotterdam
The Dems have no plan for the future, no plan on how to cut taxes and lower spending, no idea on what it's like to have to live on a budget like the residents do, and without any goals all that's left is to try and trash their opponents and hope that people believe their lies.
County Democrats deserve to be dumped KURT SEMON Glenville
A balanced government usually listens to, and even solicits advice from, the citizens it serves. Unfortunately, Schenectady County has done neither, turning a deaf ear toward its citizens. The county is way out of balance where the Democratic leadership, with a huge 11-4 majority, rules as it pleases. The majority has emboldened the Democratic leadership to charge ahead, regardless of the wishes and concerns of its citizens. Our right to replace vacancies in our own legislative districts has been taken from us by the current leadership with little public debate. Outsiders have a greater say in the selection of a legislative replacement in our community than we do. The Democratic leadership passed a controversial sex-offender law, with little public input and discussion, and contrary to the wishes of our local elected officials. The Democratic leadership is planning to tamper with the community college’s fi rstclass music program, as if they were the educational professionals. The current leadership increased county spending from $238.6 million in 2006 to $279.7 million in 2007. They continue to ignore Legislator Robert Farley’s call for a top-to-bottom audit of social services — an audit supported by The Daily Gazette (Oct. 3 editorial). Please help bring balance back to Schenectady County by supporting Robert Farley, Jim Buhrmaster and other Republican candidates for the county Legislature on Election Day.
Fiscal issues at heart of election Schenectady County taxes, economy leading concerns of 13 vying for eight legislature seats
By PAUL NELSON, Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. First published: Saturday, November 3, 2007
SCHENECTADY -- Stabilizing property taxes and stimulating the regional economy are two top issues among candidates for County Legislature, where the sexual offender law and the governor's plan to give driver's licenses to illegal aliens have also resonated. The crowded field of 13 candidates for eight County Legislature seats features seven incumbents -- three Republicans and four Democrats -- vying for four-year terms.
Whatever the final outcome Tuesday, the Democrats -- who hold an 11-4 majority -- will still continue to be the majority.
Among those in the race is Albert P. Jurczynski, a Republican former Schenectady mayor who is running in District 2 against incumbent Legislator Gary Hughes and Jeffrey McDonald, both Democrats. Democrat Edward Kosiur gave up his seat in the district in a bid for the 105th Assembly District seat over the summer, losing to George Amedore Jr.
Jurczynski has been blasted for the city's financial problems during his tenure.
"Whatever problems there was, it has to be spread across the board, it wasn't just the mayor," said Jurczynski. "It's all political posturing on their part."
GOP leaders say the Democrats are vulnerable on the driver's license flap and county laws restricting where sex offenders can live.
The candidates all agreed that property taxes are sky high in Schenectady County and proposed everything from hiring freezes of county jobs to shared services to a performance audit of Social Services as ways to tackle the problem.
Hughes said the "way out of property taxes is to continue growing the commercial and tax base." He and the other Democrats pointed to the economic development projects though the Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority as proof of regional revitalization.
Republican Minority Leader Robert Farley and James Buhrmaster are District 3 incumbents.
Farley said issuing driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants would undermine public safety. Legislator Carolina Lazzari proposed legislation to require county clerks follow the law to only give licenses to people with a valid Social Security number. It never saw the light of day and the matter is expected to be settled in court.
Buhrmaster and Farley are being challenged by outgoing Niskayuna Town Board member William Chapman and Paul Webster.
Farley said the political system works better when one side doesn't have absolute power or close to it. "I would think you would have a freer exercise of ideas and that's always beneficial to the public," Farley said.
In District 4, Lazzari and running mate Angelo Santabarbara, both Republicans, are opposed by Democrats Anthony Jasenski and Rotterdam Town Board member Robert Godlewski. In June, Jasenski, a former Rotterdam police chief and Town Board member, was named to replace Kent Gray.
In District 1, Democrats Vincent DiCerbo and Michael Petta are running unopposed.
Paul Nelson can be reached at 454-5347 or by e-mail at pnelson@timesunion.com.
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