tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859894191147478362.post7627220339081400825..comments2023-09-01T03:29:34.801-04:00Comments on New Paltz Gadfly: Who am I voting for?TPWhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264842579175313715noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859894191147478362.post-67938103221147953442011-05-03T09:18:54.858-04:002011-05-03T09:18:54.858-04:00No, I haven't really elucidated it.
In situat...No, I haven't really elucidated it.<br /><br />In situations where I'm personally involved I try, at long last, to stand back, but I had to withdraw my comments in support.Martin McPhillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702640115003772857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859894191147478362.post-55616322046998743412011-05-03T07:38:07.805-04:002011-05-03T07:38:07.805-04:00Martin, have you elucidated your reasoning in your...Martin, have you elucidated your reasoning in your own blog? I remember when that used to be the place to read about New Paltz before the owners all but abandoned it.TPWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264842579175313715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859894191147478362.post-32434149073948783322011-05-02T16:47:15.058-04:002011-05-02T16:47:15.058-04:00I'll post my message here, too.
Tomorrow, May...I'll post my message here, too.<br /><br />Tomorrow, May 3, you'll be casting four votes - one for Mayor, two for four-year Trustees, and one for a two-year Trustee. It is my sincere hope that you consider casting each of these votes for the One Community Party - Pete Healey for Mayor, Sally Rhoads and Martin Sherow for the four-year seats, and Stewart Glenn for the two-year Trustee seat. You can do this by voting all the way down "ROW B." There are many other candidates, and I respect and like many of them. It will be tempting to pick-and-choose who you support, but I hope you'll decide to "vote the row."<br /><br />I'm sure when you first heard of the One Community Party, your reaction was similar to many others. "He's running with who?" or "How did she get involved in that?" It is this diversity and broad representation of key groups in our community that make this slate so strong. They embody many interests and have varied opinions on key issues, yet they are clearly willing and able to work together for the greater good. Their experience and commitment to New Paltz is unparalleled, and I have no doubt that they are fully prepared to serve you well if elected.<br /><br />Please, if you have not yet taken the time to do so, visit the One Community Party website at http://www.onecommunitynewpaltz.com. Forget what you've heard from others and read about their impressive platform for yourself. If you simply aren't sure why you should support one candidate over another, please contact me to discuss your concerns. I have worked closely with many of these candidates in the past and I am happy to discuss my thoughts on the pro's and con's of each candidate with you. You may also contact the slate directly, as I have given their contact information below.<br /><br />My greatest fear is that by picking and choosing candidates, or accepting the status quo offered by incumbents, we will enter another 4-year period with a dysfunctional board that simply cannot work together, placing a high value on power and no value on civility, collaboration, and transparency. I believe that the One Community Party is the only group of candidates prepared to offer these principles to New Paltz and begin work on day one, because they're already doing it.<br /><br />Again, I urge you to contact me if you remain unsure, and please forward this message to others who will be voting tomorrow. I have followed the work of many of these candidates closely over the last 11 years, and have even been supportive of some in the past, but New Paltz is at a point were we do not need to continue repeating past mistakes. The votes we cast tomorrow may be more important than ever.<br /><br />The Village Election will be held at the Village Firehouse, 25 Plattekill Ave. from noon until 9pm.<br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Brittany Turner<br />916-384-6735<br />legislativebarbie.blogspot.com<br /><br /><br />One Community Party Contact Information:<br />Pete Healey, Mayoral Candidate - 845-399-3288 - phealey3@gmail.com<br />Sally Rhoads, 4-Year Trustee Candidate - 845-255-0253 - sally_rhoads@excite.com<br />Martin Sherow, 4-Year Trustee Candidate - 845-775-6030 - sherowist@gmail.com<br />Stewart Glenn, 2-Year Trustee Candidate - 845-256-1945 - sande2930@aol.comBrittany Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02329337890735136976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859894191147478362.post-27220875276730246232011-05-02T11:23:02.929-04:002011-05-02T11:23:02.929-04:00Terence: "Voting is an art perfected by procr...Terence: <i>"Voting is an art perfected by procrastination - you never know what may change someone's mind."</i><br /><br />That's a good one. In fact, down the queue here, a couple three weeks back, I said that I was for Jean Gallucci in the mayoral contest, <i>AND</i> that I was not going to change my mind on that.<br /><br />But, never say never, yesterday I did change my mind, and I withdraw my positive statements about Gallucci.Martin McPhillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02702640115003772857noreply@blogger.com