Unshackle Upstate is really getting into informing the public about our representatives in Albany. They have declared November 2nd as "Judgment Day", and they want the voting citizens to hold their elected officials accountable for change in our state, especially when it comes to job creation and helping our economy grow.
They've created "scorecards" as part of their "Judgment Day" campaign. From their website: "The Scorecard will be frequently updated to provide New Yorkers with information on how each of the 212 legislators vote on various pro-taxpayer and job creator legislation, as well as on this year's state budget."
Monday, August 30, 2010
Comedy or Tragedy?
I'm thinking a little of both.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
Friday, August 27, 2010
You Down Wit' C.I.P.?
Town Board has a special announcement on their meeting agenda page - thought y'all might be interested in it. Link.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Gone For 1,209,600 Seconds
Sounds like a lot....but it isn't. Not when those seconds were spent at the family cottage up in the beautiful North Country of NY!
So, I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, and it felt great. No internet, no cell phone, no newspapers.....just family, sun, fun, and many good memories made.
Now that I'm back, I'm catching up on all that I've missed. I noticed that Failbany finally passed the budget 4 months late (and it increases spending). Just shy of the "all time record" for late budgets. Congratulations. I also noticed that the Senate passed a property tax cap, but the Assembly doesn't seem to want to. Good ol' Shelly Silver seems to think property tax caps aren't what his constituents need (even though a majority of taxpayers want a property tax cap). He thinks that providing more school aid from the state would lead to lower taxes on the local level. Even though that hasn't shown true in the past.
Well, thanks a lot Shelly! Thanks for thinking of us taxpayers who have had to live with a property tax that is 79% above the national average. Assembly Democrats don't even support bringing this issue to the floor for a vote!
Ugh, Failbany. You suck.
So, I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, and it felt great. No internet, no cell phone, no newspapers.....just family, sun, fun, and many good memories made.
Now that I'm back, I'm catching up on all that I've missed. I noticed that Failbany finally passed the budget 4 months late (and it increases spending). Just shy of the "all time record" for late budgets. Congratulations. I also noticed that the Senate passed a property tax cap, but the Assembly doesn't seem to want to. Good ol' Shelly Silver seems to think property tax caps aren't what his constituents need (even though a majority of taxpayers want a property tax cap). He thinks that providing more school aid from the state would lead to lower taxes on the local level. Even though that hasn't shown true in the past.
Well, thanks a lot Shelly! Thanks for thinking of us taxpayers who have had to live with a property tax that is 79% above the national average. Assembly Democrats don't even support bringing this issue to the floor for a vote!
Ugh, Failbany. You suck.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
July 2010 Periodic Report
They are out today! Make sure you check your reps campaign finances, and see who they are working for. Google the names and addresses to find out who owns our elected officials.
Go to Monroe County BOE and on the left hover over "campaign finance", and from the drop down menu select "disclosure reports", and then I usually select "view committee by name" and type in the name I am researching.
Here are Morelle's July Periodic reports:
Go to Monroe County BOE and on the left hover over "campaign finance", and from the drop down menu select "disclosure reports", and then I usually select "view committee by name" and type in the name I am researching.
Here are Morelle's July Periodic reports:
Monday, July 12, 2010
Public Authorities - Debt and Bonuses
A friend sent me this the other day - The Authorities Budget Office released a report detailing debt information, staffing, procurement, IDA projects approved, and public authorities delinquent lists. It's a very interesting read!
Below the ABO annual report is another report that details the bonuses paid to Public Authority staff. About $6.5 million was paid out in bonuses, on top of the very nice salaries collected.
Below the ABO annual report is another report that details the bonuses paid to Public Authority staff. About $6.5 million was paid out in bonuses, on top of the very nice salaries collected.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sizzling!
Please take care of yourselves out there today - always have water with you and try to take it easy the next few days. Overexposure to the sun is dangerous enough, but coupled with the humidity and the low air quality - it can affect you even if you're a "hot weather" person. So, try to take it easy today, eh?
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Happy Independence Day!!!
HAPPY 234th BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
We will celebrate your birthday by shoving hot dogs/burgers/ribs/potato salad/macaroni salad/beer/soda etc. into our mouths. We'll eat too much. We'll drink too much. Some of us will drink wayyy too much and probably lose a finger or two setting off fireworks in your honor.
It's all good though. They're just fingers - we have 8 of them (I don't count thumbs) - so I think we can sacrifice one or two for you....good ol' USofA.
Be safe, happy, and make many memories this July 4th!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Moving!
Looks like there will be another opening on the Planning Board. The Chairman is moving to Geneva soon, so I imagine he will be handing in his resignation and not fulfilling his term to the end of the year. He won't be a resident of Irondequoit anymore in a couple of months.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Astounding!
Remember how excited I was about RBTL choosing Midtown as their theater site? I'm still excited about the developments downtown, and I will always believe that a Broadway theater should be located in the city center. I'm just not as excited as I was after reading the articles after the big announcement.
I have a couple of issues with it. (Gee, that's odd.)
I have a couple of issues with it. (Gee, that's odd.)
Friday, June 18, 2010
Intriguing!
This D&C article says that they are going to get rid of the Empire Zone program, and replace it with the Excelsior Jobs Program.
From the article:
Confusing!
Huh? How is he "rejected by his own party" if he's being backed by his own party for his run for Assembly?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Interesting!
Rachel Barnhart at 13Wham has a blog up quoting Mitch Rowe as saying he has a "high level of interest" in running for Mayor of Rochester.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
TB Meeting Last Night
Another friendly, informative meeting from the Town Board last night. I honestly do appreciate the friendly "feeling" of the board, and people smiling and getting along nicely. Everyone is friendly. It seems to be a much nicer atmosphere to conduct Town business in, and I do have to say that I appreciate ALL of you participating in that on a consistent basis. It doesn't seem fake to me, it seems genuine. When you disagree on something it doesn't come off nasty at all, it's just people disagreeing.
It's ok to disagree on things, but I do like that you are civil and friendly to each other. I think it makes a big difference. I just wanted to let you know that, again, it's a good meeting.
It's ok to disagree on things, but I do like that you are civil and friendly to each other. I think it makes a big difference. I just wanted to let you know that, again, it's a good meeting.
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