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By Jim J, on June 18th, 2009
To Cazenovia Village Residents:
Thank you for your votes in Tuesday’s village election. I am gratified to be elected a village trustee and look forward to serving you. Many issues face the village as we move ahead. You have supported me with your vote; now I hope you will support the entire board [...]
By Jim J, on June 17th, 2009
This letter arrived today from Cazenovia village trustee-elect Amy Mann:
To the Editor:
I would like to thank the 502 Village residents who took the time to visit the polls or submit absentee ballots this week to vote in the Village elections. Public participation in local government was one of the basic tenets of my campaign, and [...]
By Jim J, on June 15th, 2009
It’s election day today (Tuesday, June 16 2009) for the village of Cazenovia. Three candidates are vying for two open trustee seats, and Mayor Tom Dougherty is running unopposed. Good luck to all the candidates!
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By Jim J, on June 10th, 2009
via Candidates for Village Board participate in Forum; Powell drops out | CazIndependent.
From the CazIndependent.com site comes more information about the withdrawal of candidate Gretchen Powell as well as the statement provided by candidate Kevin Velasco, who was home with flu-like symptoms.
Among the quotes from the article:
In his written statement, [Kevin] Velasco also claimed [...]
By Jim J, on June 9th, 2009
From Eagle Newspapers (CNY Link) comes the story that village trustee candidate Gretchen Powell has resigned from the race. Here’s a quote:
Powell said that her initial good feelings upon moving to Cazenovia have been replaced by concerns for the village’s future.
“Is there any room in it for the common, working class people?” Powell said.
An editorial [...]
By Jim J, on June 8th, 2009
The Cazenovia League of Women Voters will hold a forum for village trustee candidates at 7 p.m. June 9 in the Municipal Building on Albany Street. Candidates can give their views on issues, and residents will be able to submit questions.
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By Jim J, on June 4th, 2009
From reader Claudia St. John of Cazenovia:
Contested Election Needs Your Attention
I write this letter to the editor to add my voice to the chorus of individuals who have written and spoken in favor of Amy Mann and Peggy Van Arnam. Amy, born and raised in Cazenovia, and Peggy, a long time resident and local businesswoman, [...]
By Jim J, on June 4th, 2009
A reader submission:
Dear Editor:
The Village of Cazenovia Board of Trustees has a number of challenges to face in upcoming years. The comprehensive plan has been adopted, and the board is now changing the zoning codes to reflect the plan. The village needs to balance the plans for growth with preservation of its character and natural [...]
By Jim J, on June 4th, 2009
To the editor,
I am writing this letter to offer my hearty endorsement of both Peg VanArnam and Amy Mann in the upcoming election for Village Trustee. After having just completed my term in that very capacity I have a fresh perspective on the requisite qualifications and demands that the role requires and have 100 percent [...]
By Jim J, on June 2nd, 2009
A reader writes to endorse Amy Mann for village trustee:
To Whom It May Concern:
She is bright, articulate and well-informed. She is strong-willed but fair-minded. She possesses a solid understanding of economics and matters of finance. These are the intellectual qualities that we long for in our leaders. These personality traits are a prerequisite for balanced [...]
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