For the cross endorsement of Republican Mary Joyce D'Aurizio, and Democrats Stephanie Aldersley, John Perticone.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Monday, September 5, 2011
Cross Endorsement Ad In I-Post
Happy Labor Day! Hope you're enjoying not laboring today, and if you are laboring, bully for you! You hard worker, you. That holiday pay is niiiiiice.
There was a 4 page ad in this week's I-Post. You might have missed it since it was an insert this time instead of an ad directly on the page of the paper.
I decided to scan the ad and put it on here in a pdf - it might be a little choppy because it was an odd size ad, and it didn't fit in my scanner.....but you'll be able to read it, and it might help you understand a little better.....the process of a cross endorsement, and how your ballot might look. Barone Ad in MPN
***Note: Christian Redder is listed as a candidate in the Democrat Primary for Town Board in this ad - but as far as I know, he is no longer interested in running for Town Board and has chosen not to run due to family reasons (.Link to I-Post story that quotes Redder as saying he is not running.)
In a nutshell, if you vote for MJD, Aldersley, and Perticone on Primary Day - you will only see those names appear on BOTH the Republican and Democrat lines in the November General Elections.
If Democrats vote for Ament in the Democrat Primary for Town Supervisor - he will win the primary and you will see Ament's name on the Democrat line, and MJD's name on the Republican line in the November General Elections. (She will have lost the Democrat primary and only appear on the Republican line.) It doesn't mean that Ament will be Supervisor - it just means his name will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of MJD's name on both D&R lines.
If Republicans vote for Moore and Nottel in the Republican Primary for Town Board - they will win the primary and you will see Moore and Nottel's name on the Republican lines, and Aldersley and Perticone's names on the Democrat lines in the November General Elections. (Aldersley and Perticone would have lost the Republican primary and only appear on the Democrat line.) It doesn't mean that Moore and Nottel will be on the Town Board - it just means that their names will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of Aldersley and Perticones names on both D&R lines.
So many people are confused about this cross endorsement and they don't understand the process. Some are confused on how Democrats can be on Republican primary ballots and Republicans on Democrat primary ballots - and some of them are just saying "Oh bother. This is too confusing. I'm not even going to go vote on September 13th."
Isn't that the attitude they are hoping for?
Making voter apathy even MORE apathetic? It can certainly work in their favor, that's for sure.
If you want choices this November - GO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY. They certainly aren't giving the voters any choices.
The voters have to vote to give themselves choices. How sad is that? Here are some articles about the primary, and candidate's previews in the I-Post.
IPost. August, 4th.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Republican Primary Town Board.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Democrat Primary Supervisor.
There was a 4 page ad in this week's I-Post. You might have missed it since it was an insert this time instead of an ad directly on the page of the paper.
I decided to scan the ad and put it on here in a pdf - it might be a little choppy because it was an odd size ad, and it didn't fit in my scanner.....but you'll be able to read it, and it might help you understand a little better.....the process of a cross endorsement, and how your ballot might look. Barone Ad in MPN
***Note: Christian Redder is listed as a candidate in the Democrat Primary for Town Board in this ad - but as far as I know, he is no longer interested in running for Town Board and has chosen not to run due to family reasons (.Link to I-Post story that quotes Redder as saying he is not running.)
In a nutshell, if you vote for MJD, Aldersley, and Perticone on Primary Day - you will only see those names appear on BOTH the Republican and Democrat lines in the November General Elections.
If Democrats vote for Ament in the Democrat Primary for Town Supervisor - he will win the primary and you will see Ament's name on the Democrat line, and MJD's name on the Republican line in the November General Elections. (She will have lost the Democrat primary and only appear on the Republican line.) It doesn't mean that Ament will be Supervisor - it just means his name will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of MJD's name on both D&R lines.
If Republicans vote for Moore and Nottel in the Republican Primary for Town Board - they will win the primary and you will see Moore and Nottel's name on the Republican lines, and Aldersley and Perticone's names on the Democrat lines in the November General Elections. (Aldersley and Perticone would have lost the Republican primary and only appear on the Democrat line.) It doesn't mean that Moore and Nottel will be on the Town Board - it just means that their names will appear on the November ballot. You'll have a choice in November instead of Aldersley and Perticones names on both D&R lines.
So many people are confused about this cross endorsement and they don't understand the process. Some are confused on how Democrats can be on Republican primary ballots and Republicans on Democrat primary ballots - and some of them are just saying "Oh bother. This is too confusing. I'm not even going to go vote on September 13th."
Isn't that the attitude they are hoping for?
Making voter apathy even MORE apathetic? It can certainly work in their favor, that's for sure.
If you want choices this November - GO VOTE IN THE PRIMARY. They certainly aren't giving the voters any choices.
The voters have to vote to give themselves choices. How sad is that? Here are some articles about the primary, and candidate's previews in the I-Post.
IPost. August, 4th.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Republican Primary Town Board.
IPost. August, 31st. Meet the Candidates, Democrat Primary Supervisor.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
More Politics At and IN Town Hall?
Why weren't these negative, political people stopped and censured!?!?
Why aren't letters written about them and unkind words spoken about them?
I commented on this one on the website because I found it highly hypocritical - one of the comments in the article.
They were protesting Buerkle because of her voting record and although she's not a registered member of the Tea Party - her vote against raising the debt ceiling aligns her with their politics.
....And the 90-something Democrats that voted right along with her against the debt ceiling must be aligned with Tea Party politics as well.
...And let's not forget in 2006 when EVERY SINGLE DEMOCRAT VOTED AGAINST RAISING THE DEBT CEILING because.....they must be aligned with Tea Party politics.
Obviously. They might have even invented it!
Why aren't they protesting out in front of their own Town Hall in Brighton?
It can't have anything to do with politics and wanting Republican Buerkle out and Democrat Maffei in. No. Nothing to do with politics at all.
Glad you folks at Town Hall are very choosey about what politics you allow and what politics you don't allow inside those walls. Great letter in the IPost too.
I bet she wants us to vote for Buerkle because....you know....it's not about politics. It's about what she....er...we want, and it's about moving the town and country forward with people who think and vote just like me!
Do's and Don'ts
Oh September – with your trees a canopy of colors,
Starting to change like rainbow ribbons above my sun-kissed summer hair,
The cooler breezes a whisper in the air,
Calling to me like lost loved ones from long ago.
You seem familiar-and I embrace you like an old friend.
You like that? Is that positive enough for you? Is it sunny, happy shit that makes you giggle and say “wow, now we can move the town forward because she is being positive and not political”?
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Interesting
The F.C.C. is searching Bob Ament on Web Crawler. I wonder why?
Sheesh - can I get a job with the F.C.C.? I can do the google like nobody's business.
Your tax dollars hard at work, folks.
Sheesh - can I get a job with the F.C.C.? I can do the google like nobody's business.
Your tax dollars hard at work, folks.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Political Protestors On Town Hall Property
John Perticone and Mary Joyce D'Aurizio - why was this allowed?
It's political, isn't it?
Special Town Board Meeting on 9/8/2011
Wonder what it's about?
UPDATE:
I believe the calendar was updated around 6pm to show what the STBM is about:
UPDATE:
I believe the calendar was updated around 6pm to show what the STBM is about:
What Bill?
Do you remember the June 21st Town Board Meeting where Marasco asked the board to pass a resolution requiring that Congel pay $750,000 the town believes it is owed based on the PILOT agreement — or risk termination of the PILOT? His motion for a resolution died for lack of a second.....because....."the town board is getting tough with the Medley Developer" - what a joke that headline was.
Anyways, MJD said during the meeting that "there's a current bill in the State Legislature's ways and means committee in Albany that could have an impact on the project."
What bill would that be? I've searched the archives of bills - and I checked out the updates on the NYS Assembly Ways And Means and I found nothing that resembles a bill that could have an impact on Medley Centre.
Anyways, MJD said during the meeting that "there's a current bill in the State Legislature's ways and means committee in Albany that could have an impact on the project."
What bill would that be? I've searched the archives of bills - and I checked out the updates on the NYS Assembly Ways And Means and I found nothing that resembles a bill that could have an impact on Medley Centre.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
You Can Be Political At Public Input
According to the Town Code for Public Input - there is nothing in there about "not being political" in your comments at Public Input. There is also nothing in there about commenting only on what is on the agenda.
You can talk politics, be political, and talk about anything you want. You cannot personally attack any member of the board, staff, department head, or resident.
Be respectful - always.
Town Code for Public Input
You can talk politics, be political, and talk about anything you want. You cannot personally attack any member of the board, staff, department head, or resident.
Be respectful - always.
Town Code for Public Input
Friday, August 26, 2011
It's That Time Of Year Again
Campaign Finance/Disclosure Reports are out for the 32 Day Pre Primary, and the July Periodic.
Since we are all about not being political at Town Board meetings - it is IMPERATIVE that you review the disclosure reports to see who donated to what campaigns and if anyone on these reports go up to speak at Public Input - we can accuse them of being political. Correct? Ok then, on to the reports! :)
Since we are all about not being political at Town Board meetings - it is IMPERATIVE that you review the disclosure reports to see who donated to what campaigns and if anyone on these reports go up to speak at Public Input - we can accuse them of being political. Correct? Ok then, on to the reports! :)
Everything Is Political
Town Board Meeting.....
I'm sorry - but are you f$#%!@* kidding me with that whole "You're being political" junk at public input? Is she going to do that to every speaker she disagrees with or doesn't like? Since they are all basically politicians sitting on that board, and every speaker from January 1st to December 31st of that year could be political in their public input.......are they only censured around election time? How come when they ran for public office, it was ok for them to coincidentally show up for public input around election time and "be political" in their comments? Why was it ok for John and Stephanie to go up at public input when they were running for Town Board? When Mary Ellen Jones mentions that she was a Senator, or a proud Democrat.....isn't that political? That was allowed.
How come the cross endorsement comments from June/July meetings weren't "censured"?
Aldersley and Perticone showing up for Public Input around election time - Aldersley introduced as a Legislator and Perticone lobbying for using local labor for Walgreens (a private development)......wasn't that political? Is it a coincidence that all current Town Board members never really spoke at public input that much - but around August (if there is a primary) and October (just before November elections) - the candidates are alllllll about giving their public input at that time. Uncanny.
October 2005 and also in 2007.
I'm sorry - but are you f$#%!@* kidding me with that whole "You're being political" junk at public input? Is she going to do that to every speaker she disagrees with or doesn't like? Since they are all basically politicians sitting on that board, and every speaker from January 1st to December 31st of that year could be political in their public input.......are they only censured around election time? How come when they ran for public office, it was ok for them to coincidentally show up for public input around election time and "be political" in their comments? Why was it ok for John and Stephanie to go up at public input when they were running for Town Board? When Mary Ellen Jones mentions that she was a Senator, or a proud Democrat.....isn't that political? That was allowed.
How come the cross endorsement comments from June/July meetings weren't "censured"?
Aldersley and Perticone showing up for Public Input around election time - Aldersley introduced as a Legislator and Perticone lobbying for using local labor for Walgreens (a private development)......wasn't that political? Is it a coincidence that all current Town Board members never really spoke at public input that much - but around August (if there is a primary) and October (just before November elections) - the candidates are alllllll about giving their public input at that time. Uncanny.
October 2005 and also in 2007.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Master Plans & Stuff
The TB Agenda was up for about a week, and then a couple of resolutions were added at the bottom recently - just before they cancelled the TB meeting for the 16th - that meeting is now re-scheduled for Tuesday the 23rd.
The Resolutions are for the Master Plan:
Human Resources
8A2011-10 Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Public hearing on the Matter of the Update for the Town Comprehensive Plan
8A2011-11 Adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Lead Agency with Respect to SEQRA for the Master Plan
The Resolutions are for the Master Plan:
Human Resources
8A2011-10 Adopt a Resolution Calling for a Public hearing on the Matter of the Update for the Town Comprehensive Plan
8A2011-11 Adopt a Resolution in the Matter of Lead Agency with Respect to SEQRA for the Master Plan
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Birth & Rebirth
All I can say is "FINALLY" - this idea was talked about long ago, and it's nice to see someone finally stepping up to give birth to this idea. A "rebirth" of this area of Irondequoit was wanted by many and necessary in my opinion. I like the idea. I really do.
The "someone stepping up" is a local person - Mike Nolan. The idea is to create a "Town Square" in the Cooper/Titus area. Existing businesses will not be pushed out. The H.O.G. would stay as is. A gathering place for the community - and a walkable area for shopping and leisurely strolling.
The best part about it, in my opinion, is that this is a local idea, a local person proposing it - not some out of state millionaire who could give a rip about community, or a developer out to make a quick buck at the expense of the community.
Good luck and I certainly hope it comes to fruition! How exciting! I hope he gets the financing and the support he needs.
Here are some screenshots/links to the stories about this, and a Facebook page called I-square about the project.
The "someone stepping up" is a local person - Mike Nolan. The idea is to create a "Town Square" in the Cooper/Titus area. Existing businesses will not be pushed out. The H.O.G. would stay as is. A gathering place for the community - and a walkable area for shopping and leisurely strolling.
The best part about it, in my opinion, is that this is a local idea, a local person proposing it - not some out of state millionaire who could give a rip about community, or a developer out to make a quick buck at the expense of the community.
Good luck and I certainly hope it comes to fruition! How exciting! I hope he gets the financing and the support he needs.
Here are some screenshots/links to the stories about this, and a Facebook page called I-square about the project.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Officially A Grandma! :)
At 12:51 am on July 27th. She weighs 8 lbs. 1/2 oz. and she is 20 inches long.
Both Mom and Baby are doing great.
Both Mom and Baby are doing great.
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