The table below shows the results of an analysis of public comments made to the DPS website in relation to the Lighthouse Wind Project as proposed for the Towns of Yates and Somerset by APEX Clean Energy. A total of 980 comments submitted were assessed, tabulated and organized by support (in-favor) and opposition (opposed) to the project.
All comments made to the DPS site regarding the Lighthouse Wind Project were included in the assessment and cover the time period from Q1-2015 through July 27, 2017. All comments were read fully in order to ascertain position regarding the wind project. The positions were tabulated as “in favor” or “opposed” to the project.
The results are as follows:
DPS Comments
Date
in-Favor
Opposed
% In-favor
% Opposed
Q1-2015
0
40
0%
100%
Q2-2015
0
73
0%
100%
Q3-2015
35
157
18%
82%
Q4-2015
58
137
30%
70%
Q1-2016
31
165
16%
84%
Q2-2016
5
29
15%
85%
Q3-2016
21
67
24%
76%
Q4-2016
5
59
8%
92%
Q1-2017
0
25
0%
100%
Q2-2017
2
68
3%
97%
7/1-27/2017
0
3
0%
100%
Total
157
823
16%
84%
The overall results for the time period January 2015 to July 27, 2017 are as follows:
Comments In-Favor of Lighthouse Wind Project = 157
Comments Opposed to Lighthouse Wind Project = 823
% of Comments In-Favor of Lighthouse Wind Project = 16%
% of Comments Opposed to Lighthouse Wind Project = 84%
The results of the DPS comment analysis continue to show a clear, significant and ongoing opposition to the Lighthouse Wind Project. The will of the people is clear. This project must not move forward. Article 10 must not be allowed to suppress Home-Rule and the will of the people.
In response to Mr. Chamberlain, Town of Barre Supervisor’s 7-12-2017 posting.
I fully understood that the CHIP money has to be spent on Highways.
The point is that the town officials appropriated money last year for the roads in the Town of Barre’s budget. Withdraw $64,450 of this money you appropriated, replace it with the CHIP money. The amount of work your Highway Department was going to perform would still have been accomplished. The more money government gets, the more incumbents spend on every level of government!
Why can’t Barre start setting an example for the rest of government and give back to its taxpayers?
My name is Ed Houseknecht and I am the Republican candidate running for Shelby Town Supervisor, endorsed by the Republican, Conservative and Independence Party lines.
I am a lifelong resident of the community and currently reside on Salt Works Road in Shelby with my wife Vicky. My two adult children, Peter and Katie, are both employed in public service. Our family shares a commitment to serving the community in which we live.
My experience in Orleans County spans 40 years. I consider myself a problem-solver who likes to make things happen. For 30 years, I was employed by the Village of Medina. As the Superintendent of Public Works, I was involved in 36 capital projects over 26 years to improve the business climate and quality of life for residents. The development of the Medina Business Park was one of those projects.
As Town Supervisor, I will continue to make infrastructure expansion in the business park a priority so that it remains a regional asset to attract more businesses that will generate tax revenue and jobs.
During that time, we also made significant improvements to the canal, bridges, storm sewer and sanitary sewer systems, reconstructed many of Medina’s streets, initiated sidewalk programs throughout the village and added the tennis courts to Butts Memorial Park.
From 2001 – 2004, I was employed by Sergi Construction. I was later appointed Orleans County Highway Superintendent where I was involved in numerous bridge, infrastructure and public improvement projects through 2010 including but not limited to the Villages of Orleans.
Through my own company, Ed Houseknecht LLC., I have worked on Habitat for Humanity projects in both Albion and Medina. I was an active member of the Decorate Medina Committee responsible for Medina’s downtown Christmas decorations, which have become a highlight of our annual holiday season.
I have served on the Shelby Town Board in the past and have also been involved with the installation of new water districts in the town. The neighborhood near the refuge, where the quarry is proposed, is one of several neighborhoods in Shelby. I am committed to tackling this issue as well as all the issues in every neighborhood in town.
As your Supervisor, I will be your representative. I will be accessible to Shelby residents, committed to understanding your concerns, answering your questions and keeping you informed.
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Ed Houseknecht,
Candidate for Shelby Town Supervisor
Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary Foundation
National Association of County Engineers
Orleans County Employee of the Year
NYS Assembly Recognition
Orleans County Cooperative Extension Certificate of Appreciation
Joe Sidonio, my husband, has a wonderful vision for a healthy community that works together – residents, governance and public servants. He hopes to make this vision a reality in our very own Town of Murray.
His ideal is one that we all should reach for – a community where each citizen belongs, where each citizen is valued, and each is served by both the elected officials and the rules designed by and for those citizens.
His vision is for a community that is beautiful, a community where the conservation of resources – streams and woodland, open fertile farmland and ancient trees, as well as the stately homes and barns of our history – are loved and preserved.
The community of his vision is one where businesses are allowed to flourish and jobs are created, and in addition a community where creative expression and the arts are supported fully. This innovative community is managed as efficiently as possible with fiscal prudence and conservatism, and with clarity, inclusiveness and openness.
These are Joe’s hopes. These are the reasons that he runs for the position of Supervisor of the Town of Murray.
Joe’s financial background, including his accounting degree, serve him well and would serve our town well, too. His solid understanding of finance and his probing and insightful grasp of both the detail and the big picture of financial management are necessary and sharp. His scrupulous honesty is more than admirable. Together these assets mean that he is fit and trustworthy for governance.
Joe Sidonio is a remarkable and wonderful person. His willingness to give and his caring are routinely expressed in significant and sensitive ways. He notices when there is a need – and is there to help fill it – perhaps a donation needed for a specific special cause, perhaps an inspirational program to be created and put in place, perhaps an older citizen needing special attention or a boost or a smile or a friend while in a nursing home, perhaps a helping hand extended to a neighbor, perhaps bringing people together who have common purpose and interests. There are dozens of examples of each of these special qualities throughout his life and all around us within our town.
I am very proud of Joe to have had the courage, the energy and the commitment to run for this office. In discussions that we have had over many, many years we have often said that the one way to shape a positive future is to be actively involved in the shaping process. The one way to solve problems is to step up to the job, volunteer, be responsible and care enough to put the time into the solution. Joe has done all of this.
Joe has put hours of work into this community – far beyond the hours and resources spent on this campaign. For years Joe has taken the time to become educated about rural governance. He has read, asked, attended, researched, questioned, reflected, written, and worked hard to be involved, and to search for answers from local to state to national authorities to the difficult questions facing our community – and all rural communities. It is quite amazing that he has done this work for us all.
His displayed leadership has now inspired citizens to follow in his footsteps and be more aware of the world around them, to be interested in the future of their community, to believe in the positive and in possibility, and to care! What a gift Joe has given us all.
To the Gaines voters, do you really want a change?
I have known Carol Culhane, the Town Supervisor, for over 10 years and it did not take long to realize there is nothing selfish about her. From all the time, she gives to the Veterans and servicemen and women, her friends and family and especially our town. She is honest, dedicated, has integrity serving our community.
Carol is responsible for finding the 60 million gallons of water loss that cost us, the tax payers, $170,000. The discovery of the over-levy had a huge impact on the cost of the water districts again to us taxpayers.
As the person responsible for the finances and the budget, she keeps taxes in check while keeping the high standard of services we expect. Carol has assisted and written grants for the town hall upgrades and working tirelessly to get the most advantages for our town.
Do you really want a change?
Sue Smith has been a board member for 8 years working for the greater good. She is always participating and eager to address the concerns of the town. She does research to make sure she continuously makes an informed decision. She is at all times prepared and constantly looking out for the constituents.
Do you really want a change?
If Joe Grube, Carol’s opponent, was ever should be elected Supervisor, would he be for the Town and the taxpayers or for the fire department, like he was at the last negotiation? He has not involved himself in the town government by attending meetings or learning about our town and its constituents.
Do you really want a change?
Susan Heard, the soon-to-be-retired county treasurer, believes in double dipping, which is legal but not approved by most voters/taxpayers.
A letter in this forum dated 12 September 2016, Ms. Heard stated the Supervisor was trying to pick cronies for committee members. It looks to me that a lot of the cronies are on the Republican Committee presently endorsing themselves for candidates vs. looking among our community for applicants. It appears they got elected to endorse themselves.
I would like to correct some misinformation in a letter written by Gaines Republican Committee member Lorienda J. Smith supporting Gaines Republican Committee Chair Joe Grube for Supervisor.
I HAVE answered questions at Town Board meetings. The Town Attorney answers contracts, litigation and other legal questions; you can find that information on line in our minutes.
“Executive Sessions” discussions are protected by law and are not open for public. S 3-16 Executive Sessions page 40. Town Law Manual. Please consult to confirm. It is used by past & present Supervisors/Boards. Our Attorney is the go to person for any legal questions. No action can be taken in Executive Session please refer to board minutes.”
“The Committee on Open Government has opined that the town board may designate any resident other than a member of the town board to take minutes in the absence of the town clerk and the deputy town clerk. (O.4728). The Comptroller’s Office has opined that where the village clerk is unable to attend a board meeting the village board of trustees may assign someone to take the minutes, including a member of the board (O.79-166); similar reasoning could be applied to the town board.” – Association of Towns Attorney Clarification.
The security windows in both the Town Clerk and Justice Clerk’s Offices were dictated by the Department of Labor for employee safety.
Confidential personnel issues are discussed in Executive Session protected by law. Personnel issues are personal depending on the employee. All personnel changes have benefited the taxpayers in the Town of Gaines.
No outside political group should have influence on our Town Board except the people it represents. That is why I decided to go in the direction of seeking the people’s endorsement rather than approaching those who have endorsed themselves.
I have been attending the Gaines Town Board meetings under Supervisors Radzinski, Vagg, Harding, Lattin, and DeCarlo. I always had questions answered, and did not have to FOIL and then pay for those answers. I wasn’t referred to the Town Attorney who seldom knew the answer, or answered with legalese. I was never invited to come in for “a one on one” question and answer session by those supervisors because they answered me directly at the meeting, in public.
Former supervisors did not regularly go into executive session, leaving the residents sitting there, wondering what was going on. They didn’t vote without a clerk being present. The supervisors did not write up and sign the minutes. A member of the Town Board cannot take minutes. This has been done nine times since 2012, and is in direct violation of section 30((10)(b) of the Town Law of NYS.
The Supervisors never had a security guard, nor felt the need for the installation of a security window because of “being afraid of the Town residents.” We knew where our dollars were spent. The staff were treated with dignity and respect, and there was not an overturn in staff like we see now.
We had a recent primary against the Gaines Committee. It cost thousands of dollars to the Gaines taxpayers. In the past, candidates came before the Gaines Committee for endorsement and did not set up their own party line. Now we are having another primary against the “Endorsed” Republican Candidates, costing thousands more dollars.
Over the past few years, I have had the chance to get to know Joe Grube, who is running for Supervisor in the Town of Gaines.
I have found him to be intelligent, well spoken, and extremely focused. He listens intently and takes the time to thoughtfully reflect on what he hears before speaking or giving an opinion.
His professional experience and education are a real benefit to his candidacy. It isn’t often that someone who has so much knowledge in both the private and public sector offers to devote their time, energy, and expertise to our community by running for public office.
We’ve talked about his vision for Town Government; Being open and transparent. Embracing input from residents. Being respectful of opinions. Adhering to proper practices. Being fiscally prudent. I agree with his assessment on all fronts. I’ve come to conclude that it certainly is time for a change in the Town of Gaines.
That is why I fully support, and recommend you support Joe Grube for Supervisor in Gaines. His depth of experience and fresh ideas will be benefit to us all!
With the utmost respect for Jim Punch who has served our county well for almost 3 decades, I must say I am very impressed with Sara Sheldon. She seems to be fair, firm, and very importantly not a big fan of plea bargains, preferring to have cases tried before a jury.
This was our founders’ intent.
I understand the backlog of cases and limited resources in our judicial system, but what can be more important than protecting the suspect’s rights to a fair and speedy trial AND protecting society from violent criminals that tend to re-offend when released early because of a “deal”. Not to say they won’t re-offend, no matter the length of their sentence, but society will be safer longer.
It appears that some clarification is necessary in the race for Kendall Town Clerk.
Amy Richardson is NOT the endorsed Republican Candidate for Kendall Town Clerk. She did not approach the Republican Committee for their endorsement or support. The first indication that she would seek re-election was when the Orleans Hub announced her endorsement by the Conservative Party. She gathered signatures to force a Primary after she was informed that she was not the endorsed Republican candidate.
Except for a technical glitch at the Board of Elections, there would have been a Primary in Kendall. This glitch gave Amy the Republican line on the ballot without her having earned it or having any Republican support.
Where unfounded rumors about health and moving come from, I have no idea and deplore them. Her attendance is one of many issues, but not because of her health.
Janet Bolton is the candidate endorsed and supported by the Town of Kendall and Orleans County Republican Committee. Repeating that not only is Janet Bolton supported by the Republican Committee, she is also strongly supported by the Town Supervisor, the Town Board, Highway Superintendent and other Town of Kendall officials and employees.
This alone should show the need for a change in the Clerk’s office, but the Independence Party and the Kendall Democratic Party also endorse Janet Bolton and her name will appear on those lines on the ballot in November.
As the Town Clerk for Tupper Lake, my Deputy Clerk and I have attended the NYS Town Clerks Association conferences and were fortunate to meet Karen Kaiser, who we can say is a friend and we look forward to seeing her at these conferences.
What we noticed about Karen Kaiser is that she is very dedicated to her job as the Deputy Town Clerk for Ridgeway, as well as the people of Ridgeway. Her motivation to learn and better herself for her town is admirable. She makes every effort to attend the classes that will benefit her town and is always making sure she is on top of all the laws and requirements.
We totally support Karen Kaiser because she is very dedicated to her town and her heart is to serve her community the best way she can.
Laurie J Fuller, Town Clerk, Town of Tupper Lake
Donna Maliszewski, Deputy Town Clerk, Town of Tupper Lake
There have been so many positive changes in the Town of Gaines since Carol Culhane became Supervisor. She has worked tirelessly to benefit the people of the Town of Gaines.
• Town taxes have been consistently reduced, without loss of services. This requires significant skills when planning the annual budget.
• Significant improvements, many of which are required by state regulations, have been made to the Town Hall. Further improvements to the exterior of the building are next to be undertaken. These projects have largely been paid for by grants which Carol has secured.
• The water district over-levying was discovered and ended. People now pay only what is owed in their water district.
• Procedures have been streamlined to make Town operations more efficient and accountable.
• New businesses have been encouraged to locate in Gaines.
• All information regarding Town services, minutes, audits, and other items is always available on the Town of Gaines website.
Councilwoman Sue Smith, as a member of the Town Board, has also supported all these positive changes over the years.
• So why change what is working ?? *
Please Vote for Carol Culhane for Town Supervisor and Sue Smith for Town Councilwoman on September 12.
I feel a bit like Mark Twain when he said, “The reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” There are some confusing “reports” concerning me and the upcoming Town Clerk election. I generally do not like responding to hearsay, but feel I must.
The tales about my health, while possibly well-intentioned, are unfounded. I did have a rough time last year, but missed fewer than five days of work after successful cancer surgery, and am healthy. Any more said is gossip at its worst. Also, I have NO plans to move from Kendall. This story really surprised me!
Please know that I am running to retain my position as Town Clerk, and that there is no Primary in Kendall. I am the Conservative and the Republican candidate in November.
I appreciate the opportunity to serve in this capacity, and have more to contribute to our community as Kendall’s Town Clerk.
Many thanks to those who have contacted me for clarification, and for the wonderful words of encouragement.
It is difficult for me to understand how anyone, much less a conservative, could applaud President Trump’s pardon of Sheriff Arpaio.
No doubt some will dismiss what I intend to say here as some sort of “fake news”.
As I understand it, Arpaio defied a Federal Judge’s order to stop racial profiling in his efforts to enforce Arizona’s so-called “Papers Please” law. In July 2017, Arpaio was convicted of contempt of court and might have faced up to 6 months in jail had he not received a Presidential pardon.
Why should people who love this country care?
For one thing, the manner in which Arpaio enforced the Arizona law—if not the law itself—was arguably un-Constitutional. One’s complexion does not constitute probable cause. Under the Constitution as it is normally understood, law enforcement must have a reason—probable cause—to detain a person. In a free society with a Fourth Amendment, the notion that someone “looks foreign” is not a suitable substitute/excuse for pulling him/her over. There is no way of determining whether a person is a citizen/legal by looking at him/her.
Secondly, a court order is a court order. Obeying one is not optional. Certainly a sheriff should know that a court order must be respected if the rule of law is to be respected. The notion of what it means to be an example comes to mind. It is important that both sheriffs and Presidents are good ones.
Perhaps most important in my view is that this pardon is unfortunately consistent with President Trump’s record of disrespect for an independent judiciary. When a court has taken a position that he disagreed with in the past, he often suggested it was biased, the judge was a conservative or a liberal, depending on the issue, or the judge was of Hispanic descent, or whatever. Such comments encourage disrespect for an institution—the judiciary—that civil society depends on. Now that he is President, this becomes increasingly important.
There is no doubt that the President has Constitutional authority to issue pardons. Nonetheless, Danielle Pletka of the conservative American Enterprise Institute, speaking on Meet the Press, expressed alarm over the pardon of Sheriff Arpaio—in very strong language—for some of the reasons mentioned above.
Photo by Tom Rivers: Runners wait for the start of the 10-mile race on Aug. 19 in front of Bullard Park in Albion.
Editor:
The 2017 Metro 10 Race proved the third year is the charm with an increase of 100 runners and the look and feel of a great event. Tentative plans are underway to continue the event in Albion, we have an initial commitment from the Village of Albion to secure Bullard Park for Saturday, August 18, 2018. The Village Government and Village Police Department have been tremendous supporters of Metro 10.
There are scores of people to thank, starting with the great water stations brought together by volunteer coordinators Wayne Litchfield and Erin Smith. The Albion Cross Country Team, Jen Higgins and her Girl Scout Troop, and the Genesee-Orleans Ministry of Concern joined us for the third year in a row, Weed Man was with us for the second year in a row and Orleans Community Health joined us for the first time. We receive 100% positive feedback on our water stations, they are the best in the region!
Behind the scenes, Jack Burris has filled in all the gaps and allows us to store and stage all the things we need to get things up and running. Mike Neidert is another person who helps with a slew of things. This year he stepped in and helped with parking when Bullard Park was filling up. Both of them seem to be in the right place at the right time.
Rick Newbould and his daughter Amanda have set up and torn down all the tents for three years. They do a ton of work and are responsible for the look of the post-race. Brad London and John “JT” Thomas provided us with sound. My good friend Preach Freedom provided the perfect vibe for the day with his amazing music, and another good friend Bryan DeGraw returned for a third year with mead from 810 Meadworks. We also welcomed Pastor Randy Lebaron who graciously prayed with our runners at the start and Gary Withey for singing the national anthem. Paul Sottnik sang for our runners at mile 5 and was fantastic.
The food crew provided nearly 1,000 tacos, first to the Community Kitchen on Friday night-a wonderful organization that allowed us to use their kitchen- and then to the runners, walkers and volunteers. The group includes my wonderful wife Tracy Jennings, my amazing niece Sue Zeliff, and our good friend Renee Rowley. Jessica Downey was not only part of the cooking crew on Friday, she organized the Micro 10.
Jim Salmon is another three-year veteran of the event. Not only is he a champion of Orleans County, he is a one-man promotional team for Metro 10. Jim is a vital part of our post-race and always arrives with a huge smile.
The volunteers from The Warrior House, especially Ed Spence, have been an amazing addition to the event. Ed loaned me his truck for an entire day, allowing us to pick up all the food and drinks without having to rent a vehicle.
We cannot forget our team captains, Vickey Beaver and Marissa Pace, who are incredible ambassadors and helped us even out the teams this year. Over 80% of our participants are from out of the county, which provides a clear economic boost.
I have an amazing group of family members who helped pull off the event including my nephew Pete Zeliff Jr. and his mom, my sister-in-law Kathy, and my brother-in-law Mike Zeliff. My son Thom Jr. set up and monitored the course, and my sister Kathleen and my brother-in law Jack came up from Savannah, Georgia to help with everything as well.
Kara Richenberg and Rhyn McDevitt from the O.M.G series helped with securing and distributing beverages at the finish and are a pleasure to partner and work with. Tim Elliot of Medina helped us secure a bunch of ice from the Medina V.F.W on race morning.
Everyone who helped with the Micro 10, including Homestead Wildflowers, Energize Albion, Della’s Chocolates and the employees of Rosicki, Rosicki and Associates and Steve and Jessica McClary. We had a beautiful day to send little Baylee her love notes.
Thanks to the Orleans County Health Department for the misters, COVA for being there a third year in a row, and all the guys from the Village of Albion DPW for extra help setting things up and moving them around and getting us the power we needed to run everything and cleaning things up when it was all said and done.
Special thanks go to Watt Farms Country Market who allow us to route through the apple orchard, and that part of the course is by far the most commented on in our post-race survey. We appreciate the fact they prep it for our participants, and everyone loves it!
Our third year sponsors include Fleet Feet (our very first sponsor), Bentley Brothers, Batavia Downs, The Town of Albion, and Oak Orchard Health. We are so grateful for your continued support and we know there is no Metro 10 without all of your support.
Our second year sponsors include Intergrow, Tops, Modern Corporation, RTS Orleans, The Insurance Center in Batavia, Orleans Community Health Foundation, and Genesee Beer. Most of our second year sponsors significantly increased their support this year to accommodate for the growth of the race. Intergrow not only provided the most cash of any organization, they also donated tomatoes for the tacos.
Our first year sponsors include M&T, Lawley Insurance, Apex Wind, Christopher Mitchell Funereal Home, ARG Disposal, Labatt, and Road ID. With all of your support you helped us balance the books this year, we look forward to growing with you.
A group of friends that not only help me get through Metro 10, they help me through life, Terry and Laura Stephens, Bobbi Houseman and Chris and Megan Dix all showed up to assist because that is what friends do. Megan recently passed away, and while she may not be with us on earth she remains in all of our hearts as she flies with the angels.
Finally, thanks to everyone who supported in any way, big or small way, especially local and regional media outlets that help get the word out. As you can see, The Metro 10 is truly a community effort and I hope it is a source of pride for all of us.
My name is Carol Culhane, and I am running for re-election as Gaines Supervisor. I am a 38-year taxpayer of the Town of Gaines. I served on the Zoning Board of Appeals and was the chairperson of the bicentennial in 2009. I am running on my record, which I am very proud of.
I have worked hard in my 5 ½ years as Supervisor to make Gaines more accountable, transparent and accessible to the people. One resident summed up my philosophy this way: “Mrs. Culhane runs an open door policy with her ‘coffee pot on,’ ready to discuss questions/concerns.”
Whose words are these? They are my opponent’s, Joe Grube, in his letter to the editor dated 9/11/2016.
Mr. Grube now sees things different apparently and attacks me as running some kind of secret operation. And this seems to be his only quibble with me.
Mr. Grube hasn’t raised any other concerns with my record as Supervisor. He doesn’t complain about 4 straight years of tax rate reductions, making Gaines the second-lowest taxed town in the County. He hasn’t faulted me for discovering and then correcting the over-levying of our water districts or paying down huge amounts of debt with the savings.
He takes no exception with major reductions in water loss obtained through a lot of hard work by myself and the board. There’s no protest over our enhancements to shared services or our commitment to performing annual audits, despite a 7 year audit drought prior to my assuming office.
We have had an active and current website for years and have been on social media such as Facebook and Twitter to provide information resources. He seems to not have used these opportunities for easy access to minutes, audits, calendar, newsletter etc. He passes through our beautiful town hall, improved greatly over the last 5 years with grants I’ve secured without much notice.
Mr. Grube never attended a meeting while the board and I were toiling for these improvements until just last year. Nor has he attended any budget workshop sessions nor budget public hearings. He doesn’t seem to care about them.
He also is the chairman of the Gaines Republican Committee recently elected and endorsed himself for Supervisor. Not reaching out and finding the best candidate among our community. According to him “keeping taxes in check is smart and a high priority, but it certainly isn’t everything.” (Grube letter to the editor dates 7/31/2017.
So, what should motivate one to run for office? And what should one’s priorities be?
For Mr. Grube, his 9/11/2016 letters leaves no doubt: to get back at me for the board’s unwillingness to appoint his wife as Town Clerk. He goes on for many paragraphs about it, in the first of many diatribes against me personally. This, after no previous interest in town government nor consistent meeting attendance.
I will not get into the reasons why the board – not me acting alone- appointed Ms. Harding as clerk. Those matters are rightly confidential for the benefit of all applicants. I can tell you it has nothing to do with efforts to “backstab” anyone and that all candidates were advised of the appointment after it was done in a public meeting – not behind closed doors.
I take strong exception to an entire candidacy built on vengeance and getting even. In Mr. Grube’s case, it is crystal clear.
If Gaines residents wish to switch horses and select a candidate with no policy proposals, no list of accomplishments in prior elective office, self-centered grievances and an axe to grind, then Mr. Grube is your man. And if you think Mr. Grube will have the same zeal for government once I’m out of the picture and be more accessible while working a full-time job in Rochester and volunteering, laudably, for the Albion Fire Department, then I hope for the best.
If, on the other hand, voters want a leader with a proven and unquestioned record of accomplishments as Supervisor, time and dedication to serve the public with openness, and tell-it-as-is frankness, then I am your candidate.
Let’s keep Gaines working for the people, not the politicians. I would greatly appreciate your vote for the Republican Primary on September 12th at the Gaines Town Hall, polls open noon until 9 p.m.
