In may be a longshot, but political outsiders urged to seek public office

Editor:

How sales tax is shared among local governments has been an issue for a few years now as Mr. Deiboldt mentions in his letter. He also has many other valid points regarding county government.

In recent years the Democrats have tried to make a difference. We have vetted several persons for the Legislature. We’ve had a few successes, very few. The enrollment is not in our favor.

Initiating change is very difficult when your party is represented by only one individual. Redistricting could be helpful and we are trying to make changes and we have not given up hope on this issue.

I am sure you all remember the nursing home issue. The Democrats opposed this sale. We held informational meetings, rallied on the Courthouse Square, wore T-shirts denouncing its sale.  But in the end, the Party Bosses won. And now what do we have? A sale to an out-of-state company, COVID, deaths, investigation by the Attorney General and lawsuits.

Then on Feb. 3, the Republicans met for their endorsement process. Read it, and read it again! The Party Bosses spoke once more, and voted with no regard to credentials, past experience and expertise. This is Orleans County, but I will continue to live here, pay my taxes, and enjoy its beauty and my family.

In closing, I would like to challenge Mr. Deiboldt to run for the Legislature. Form your own party, get your petitions, and gather signatures. It will cost money and time, but give it a try.

Thank you,

Jeanne Crane

Carlton