Corrupt Politics

[Gork315]

Sooo...Another example of corrupt politics in Lackawanna. Mayor Polanski was caught on tape recorder making an illegal deal for votes by promising to keep the job of a public works employee. So not like this will casue a public outcry cause everyone is in the pockets of the democratic party but when will this end??? It started with Jaworski and Haxton and now on to the mayor!!!! Bring back Kuryak, Iafallo, Lewis, and Gorczyca and have them run the city. At least there will be some integrity!!


http://www.wkbw.com/news/local/15455016.html

[Mr. Lackawanna]

We will have to wait to see how this charge of corruption stands up. This charge is how the day to day politics are played in Lackawanna. The citizens of this city are getting what they have voted for.

Watch your wallets the Democrats are here.

[Lookinforanswers]

So when the civil rights case goes forward, who pays for the Mayor's attorney?

Oh, yea, we do!:mad:

Since the "deal" was for the Mayor's personal benefit, shouldn't he pay for his attorney himself? Watch the legal bills on this one (as well as the other ones).

[Lookinforanswers]

Don't worry, we are in good hands. The City Council will look out for the taxpayers on this one.

They will conduct their own investigation and ask the Mayor to resign for the good of the Community.

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[Lookinforanswers]

:rolleyes:

The second ward councilman gets a job at the Water authority through the Lackawanna Democratic chairman who donates $25 grand to democratic candidates. I'm sure he will maintain his independence when voting on behalf of the taxpayers. ....but, if not, don't worry


The third ward councilman, who was appointed without an election with the recommendation of the Democratic committee (chairman). He surely will maintain his independence....but, if not, don't worry

The Council President, whose kids all got jobs from Polanski in the police department and he owes his election to the deals cut for Norm (see the Independence Party nomination - and the water authority deal in today's paper - the "working relationship" included this guy). I'm sure he will fight for the taxpayer....but if not, don't worry

the first ward councilwoman will speak up for "us" and get shouted down and have the channel 4 cameras in her face and will get cited by the corrupt code enforcement officer who got his job as payback for political favors....but if not

never mind. I am going outside to put the "for sale" sign on my house

[buffalonymann]

Fellow residents of Lackawanna, we do not have to stand by and permit a man to use his office for corrupt and unlawful practices. Let us begin to circulate a petition to recall Norman Polanski.

I would like to nominate a woman, who is not connected to any political or self-interest parties, for Mayor. These political parties are only seeking to serve their agendas rather than interests beneficial to the City of Lackawanna residents.

One of her priorities is help the residents of Lackawanna by putting money back into our pockets. Diane recognizes that the loss of the Steel industry meant loss of tax revenue from that industry. Diane was working on a proposal to use the brownfields for a windfarm owned and operated by the City of Lackawanna for the purpose of generating low cost power for the residents of the City of Lackawanna.

Arcade employs its own electric utility system, and their residential rate is about $.03 kWh; National Grid charges us about $.10 kWh, and NYSEG is about 25% higher than National Grid!

Diane's first priority as Mayor of Lackawanna is to utilize the former revenue producing Bethlehem Steel site to operate the City of Lackawanna Generating Facility, and provide electric rates to Lackawanna residents comparable to that of Arcade.

We can heat our homes with low cost electric rather than high cost gas from National Fuel Gas.

[run4it]

never mind. I am going outside to put the "for sale" sign on my house
Except you really won't.

Faux outrage is so... Lilliputian.

[Mr. Lackawanna]

:rolleyes:
Never mind. I am going outside to put the "for sale" sign on my house

Lookingforanswers, statement of selling his house is just a sarcastic remark expressing his outrage at the politics in Lackawanna.

The Liberal Politicians in Lackawanna are not looking out for taxpayers of this city. It has been this way for a long time.

Many a times I have thought of selling my house and moving but I'm trapped by the laws of economics and age. So moving; is out of the question.
:)

Watch your wallets the Democrats are here
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[tiredofbs]

Mayoral Recall...yes!!! Where’s the petition? I will sign it. Let’s clean out ALL of City Hall. They are all criminals. They continually abuse the power of their office. Polanski is a horse’s behind. Bremer is an arrogant boob. Geyer is just as bad if not worse. Do they even read the codes??? The list of evils from the code enforcement office is far too long to write down here. Krakowski, what City are you really assessing? I could go on and name them all, but I think you get my point. The citizen’s get poorer and the politicians get fatter. Nothing they do is for the citizens; their only concern is for themselves.

Now is the time, we have to act now if we really want Polanski and his crew out of office. Do we want the current City council to choose the next Mayor? Hell no!!!

Citizens of Lackawanna, SPEAK OUT!! We don’t have to take it. We can make changes and choices. Band together and revolt against the “Lackawanna City Hall Bandits” as they truly are revolting.

Let’s UNITE for the cause. We can show them that we, the citizens, have the power. We will no longer be intimidated, harassed, bullied or suppressed by the current administration. We can help our City regain its dignity.

“Lackawanna City Hall Bandits”, your reign of terror is near its end, with the grace of God and the power of the people.

[WNYresident]

Start planning now for the round of elections.

[Lookinforanswers]

Diane Who??????

[Iknow]

We are dealing with the same type of politics in the Town of Boston.

We have Bully "Little Hilter" Eagan as Supervisor also appointed by Lackawanna Mayor to a position in the City of Lackawanna as Empire Zone Director. (they went to High School together)

Hopefully all the Citizens of Lackawanna can stand up and kick the mayor to the curb along with all his appointed clowns.

Good Luck!!

[WNYresident]

Who endorsed the current guy your talking about?

[tiredofbs]

Who endorsed the current guy your talking about?

With so many residents in Lackawanna that dislike Polanski, who did vote for him? Perhaps the only one smart enough to record Polanski's bribes was David Hardy. What makes anyone think that other's weren't bribed as well?

Was Mr. Hardy the only one who didn't receive his payoff (I've heard that the Mayor made some racial slurs about people of color within the past two weeks, which might explain what happened to Mr. Hardy).

Can we trust the ballot checkers? There has been something stinky in Lackawanna for a long time, and it's not the Steel Plant!

"Hardy also went to Erie County district attorney Frank Clark. Clark told 7 News he might investigate the matter."
Frank Clark MIGHT investigate?????????

[Mr. Lackawanna]

"Hardy also went to Erie County district attorney Frank Clark. Clark told 7 News he might investigate the matter."
Frank Clark MIGHT investigate?????????

Frank Clark is a master of the political game. Mr. Clark is not going to do anything that would upset the Democratic voters this election year. Especially when he may run for office again.

:mad:

Beware the Democrats are dipping into your wallets.

:cool:

[Lookinforanswers]

Let's remember...

Polanski won the Democratic Primary

He had all the minor lines and the Republicans didn't field a candidate, so there was NO GENERAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR IN NOVEMBER

Since only about 25% of the eligible Dems vote in the primary and he won with about 60% of that vote, it is hardly a mandate. I think he got about 2000 votes in the primary and the City has about 12000 voters.

He may be a smart politician, but isn't that what got this area in the mess we are in?

[tiredofbs]

He may be a smart politician, but isn't that what got this area in the mess we are in?

Isn't that an oxymoron?...:rolleyes:

[Lookinforanswers]

Frank Clark is a master of the political game. Mr. Clark is not going to do anything that would upset the Democratic voters this election year. Especially when he may run for office again.

:mad:

Beware the Democrats are dipping into your wallets.

:cool:

Nothin like takin down a corrupt public official to boost your approval ratings!!:)

[buffalonymann]

The democrats have abandoned the american worker a long time ago. Clinton signed the NAFTA agreement, knowing this decision will pit our wages against third world country wages of $1.00 p/week.

The democrats have taken up the causes of self-interest groups such as the homosexual groups, and fight to provide these minority groups special governmental conditions, yet ignore the cause of the american worker, who are the majority.

Wages are dwindling, health care for workers is neglected, and worst of all, the democrats are venomously pro-abortion. DO THE MATH....We live in a society that provides for retirees. We provide for retirees by making minimal contributions from our weekly pay check. There are more of us workers than there are retirees, therefore this system works very well.

The self-interest abortion mills are only looking to make themselves rich, and have killed more than 50 million american babies so far. We have about 300 million people in this country, meaning we have killed 17% of our population, who are needed to pay our retiree benefits. This is why social security is no longer security.

[kernwatch]

Is Andrea Haxton indeed losing her home in foreclosure, in addition to her Ridge Rd apartment building containing her business condemned?

She has had 17 court & lien documents filed with the County Clerk since January 1, 2007.

She may not be corrupt, but she appears to be an incompetent businesswoman & legislator. Her legal woes alone make her have little ability to represent her constituents.


http://ecclerk.erie.gov:9080/prod_public_view/hitgetxml.jsp

Pty Code Party Name Group Record date Bk Type Book Page Legal Desc Ref 1 Ref 2 Status
D HAXTON ANDREA COURT 11/13/2007 K 59 9975 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA COURT 11/13/2007 K 59 9979 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA OATH 01/25/2007 K 39 2474 V
D HAXTON ANDREA LIEN 01/17/2007 Q 172 1573 V
D HAXTON ANDREA COURT 01/28/2008 K 65 6603 I 2007007929 V
R HAXTON ANDREA INDEX 01/31/2008 K 66 188 I 2008001319 V
R HAXTON ANDREA COURT 01/31/2008 K 66 197 I 2008001319 V
R HAXTON ANDREA COURT 01/31/2008 K 66 198 I 2008001319 V
D HAXTON ANDREA AKA LIEN 08/16/2007 L 410 8111 LKW 19 10/8 S287 C1318 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA DBA LIEN 01/10/2007 Q 171 8706 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z COURT 01/10/2008 K 64 3348 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z INDEX 08/16/2007 K 53 6684 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z COURT 02/08/2007 K 40 2243 I 2005008170 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z AKA COURT 11/13/2007 K 59 9975 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z AKA COURT 11/13/2007 K 59 9979 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z AKA COURT 01/28/2008 K 65 6603 I 2007007929 V
D HAXTON ANDREA Z AKA LIEN 08/16/2007 L 410 8111 LKW 19 10/8 S287 C1318 I 2007007929 V

[tiredofbs]

Governor Eliot Spitzer broke the law and has resigned.

Mayor Norman Polanski also broke the law. Unfortunately he isn't man enough to do the right thing, which would be to resign. Polanski's defense is that the man who brought his unlawful act to the public eye "was a terrible employee".

Even if Hardy, the terrible employee, were a hard-core criminal, it wouldn't change the fact that he tape recorded Polanski's bribe for votes.

I didn't hear Spitzer deflect blame by saying 'but they were only prostitutes'.

Polanski doesn't even have the decency to address the citizens. He claims this is because it is a legal matter. If you've done nothing wrong Normie, you have nothing to fear..Right? One can't help but wonder what kind deals you are making to keep your cowardly butt in the Mayor's chair.

[WNYresident]

Governor Eliot Spitzer broke the law and has resigned.

Mayor Norman Polanski also broke the law. Unfortunately he isn't man enough to do the right thing, which would be to resign. Polanski's defense is that the man who brought his unlawful act to the public eye "was a terrible employee".

Even if Hardy, the terrible employee, were a hard-core criminal, it wouldn't change the fact that he tape recorded Polanski's bribe for votes.

I didn't hear Spitzer deflect blame by saying 'but they were only prostitutes'.

Polanski doesn't even have the decency to address the citizens. He claims this is because it is a legal matter. If you've done nothing wrong Normie, you have nothing to fear..Right? One can't help but wonder what kind deals you are making to keep your cowardly butt in the Mayor's chair.


Who acutally recorded this?

[tiredofbs]

Who acutally recorded this?

The news stated Hardy recorded the conversation between himself and the Mayor.

Polanski attorneys will try to discredit Hardy and his recording. I knew when this became public that the snake in the grass, Polanski, would deny the recording. How else could Hardy have proven what took place?

He puts himself above Hardy, but why? Because he's the Mayor? He is still a dishonest, creep. I have had personal dealings with him and he is without a doubt dishonest. Spitzer was Governor for pete's sake, it does't make them above the law.

For the record, I do not know Hardy and I have heard only the portion of the tape that has been released to the public. But that's Polanski, that's his voice.

[Lookinforanswers]

You know he is dishonest because he constantly will tell you how honest he is.

Funny, he hasn't met a camera he didn't like, until the S**T hit the fan on this one. Then he was unavailable for comment.

As far as his contention that Hardy was a terrible employee, why then was he going to overlook his subpar work record in exchange for his support for his election?:eek:

[WNYresident]

SO this isn't being made up.. This is on the up and up and nothing has been done about it?

Doesn't that seem strange?

[Lookinforanswers]

Not strange. Democratic Mayor in Democratic stronghold using every sphere of influence in an election year with a Democratic incumbent DA.

What's strange about that?;)

[WNYresident]

What this person of "interest" endorsed by the local democratic party which is ran by Lenny Lenihan?

[tiredofbs]

SO this isn't being made up.. This is on the up and up and nothing has been done about it?

Doesn't that seem strange?

Strange perhaps in the real world, but not in the tight knit City of Lackawanna. The people can't do a damn thing about the abuse they endure. Try writing a letter to the Mayor complaining about another public offical and see what happens to you.

Look at that poor guy who owns Faso's Grateful Bear and Grill 1506 Abbott Rd Lackawanna NY I4218. Here's a quote from his story.

"I have been involved in a 4year fight with the City of Lackawanna(Involving the major players in the Haxton case).HELP spread word about the Illegal Parking Barricade@Faso's! Please pass this post on to your friends,THE MEDIA,or anyone that you think can help STOP LACKAWANNA(and hopefully EXPOSE and have those responsible receive what they have coming to them for their continuous, non-stop, illegal and downright malicious harrassment of this bar,it's,owner.and it's loyal patrons!) If you have been to Faso's Grateful Bear and Grill,or drove by in the last 3 weeks you may have noticed a concrete barrier blocking access to the parking on the side of the bar.Well here is the story.Three weeks ago my councilman Chuck Jaworski,along with Councilman Ron Spadone,and my nextdoor nieghbor John Deneke outside of a city council meeting ordered Thomas Love(the head of Lackawanna's engineering dept and a stand-up guy who is being made to follow orders he doesn't agree with)to put up a blockade to deny my patrons access to parking along my building."

[tiredofbs]

here's the rest of Faso's Grateful Bear and Grill story.

"This demand was made without any input from the City council or the Mayor(illegal!)The barrier not only blocks any access to my building(God forbid I had a fire in my bar,or my home above the barand needed to have rescue vehicles reach me),but also blocks access and use of a city (paper,but named and reconized)street that leads into a city owned recreational park(also illegal)This barrier was placed by a West Seneca owned company that was contracted with city funds without a bid being presented for any other companies to compete for the job(very illegal)The city marked my property(graffiti and destruction of private property as well as tresspassing) with spray paint where they guessed my property line was.They are way off and because they did not have a professional survey performed(required by law)they placed the barricade on my property!YOU CAN'T DENY ACCESS TO PRIVATE PROPERTY!!!!!!The reason they gave for the barricade was because Deneke falsely accused my patrons of revving their motorcycles at 2 in the morning.So the city feels they have the right to deny not only my civil rights ,but those of citizens who legally ride motorcycles.In doing so our civil rights and my legal right to provide a business that doesn't descriminate against patrons for the vehicles that they legally try to use to transport themselves and others to a legally run business.Even if it were legal to use barricades(WHICH IT DEFINATELY ISN'T!!!!) it seems really fishy that they would place a barricade up on the brink of winter after most motorcycles have been stored away for the season.What we have here is selective enforcement(after the fact they mentioned that they needed to block the lot so they wouldn't get sued if someone got hurt,while keeping the city lot used by the Warsaw Grill's patrons,unbarricaded),Harrassm ent,blocking access to private property(I actually recieved a ticket from the Lackawanna Police for parking on MY PROPERTY,I had my truck parked against my building and had a ladder in the bed of it so I could reach my exchaust fan to repair it) my patrons and my civil rights denied,my ability to run my business unhindered and with the ability to provide all the parking I pay taxes on is being tampered with,and the bottom line is this councilman is doing whatever he can to run me outta business!!!!!!!"

WNYResident do you believe now?

[WNYresident]

Three weeks ago my councilman Chuck Jaworski,along with Councilman Ron Spadone,and my nextdoor nieghbor John Deneke outside of a city council meeting ordered Thomas Love(the head of Lackawanna's engineering dept and a stand-up guy who is being made to follow orders he doesn't agree with)to put up a blockade to deny my patrons access to parking along my building."

Why? Why do they feel the need to do this?

[WNYresident]

How long has this business been operating where it's at?

Are there homes along your building that would complain about the people leaving on motorcycles at night?

[WNYresident]

You should take pictures and put them up in this thread. People don't know exactly what the situation looks like.

[tiredofbs]

Why? Why do they feel the need to do this?

You obviously do not understand the dynamics of Lackawanna. The neighbor is "connected" with Jaworski, Spadone or someone else on the council or one of the boards.

The neighbor doesn't want the bar there. If you don't want to live near a bar, don't buy a house near one. There has been a bar at that location for many, many years.

If the neighbor had a legitimate complaint, then the City would have been able to rectify the situation under the proper proceedures of the law.

[tiredofbs]

I wonder why you make so many one-line replies. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....let me think.

[WNYresident]

The less you talk the more you learn.... :)


What is the address of the business. I want to go to google maps and see what is all around the business.

[WNYresident]

You obviously do not understand the dynamics of Lackawanna. The neighbor is "connected" with Jaworski, Spadone or someone else on the council or one of the boards.

The neighbor doesn't want the bar there. If you don't want to live near a bar, don't buy a house near one. There has been a bar at that location for many, many years.

If the neighbor had a legitimate complaint, then the City would have been able to rectify the situation under the proper proceedures of the law.

Well you need to explain things so the readers see where your coming from. That same type of crap happens all over WNY... mostly connected threw the "political" parties.

[LHardy]

Well you need to explain things so the readers see where your coming from. That same type of crap happens all over WNY... mostly connected threw the "political" parties.

Never! I Say! Never!

[WNYresident]

Where is this barracade? is the the correct area?

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[tiredofbs]

[QUOTE=WNYresident]Where is this barracade? is the the correct area?

The story was from January 2008. They have since taken down the barracade. The harrassment continues

The story was presented to show how the City of Lackawanna does what it wants to do without regard to the law. What was done by City officials in that case was illegal.

I reiterate, if the neighbor had any legitimate complaint that the bar was breaking any ordinances or laws, then the City could have followed the law to stop the illegal activity.

The topic is Corrupt Poltics.

[Eat My Gun]

Corrupt politics? Isn't that a little redundant?

[crow1]

tireofbs, I applaud YOUR efforts to fight city hall. NEVER EVER give up!!! :)