WNYresident
August 25th, 2003, 12:54 PM
You are not replying to the orginal writer. This can be found on www.buffalo.com
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City officials are truly entertaining
8/25/2003
I was quite amused by the three-ring circus that took place in Buffalo recently. First was Council President Jim Pitts criticizing Councilwoman Mary Martino for not doing enough to help the residents of Hickory Woods.
His "I am going to roll up my sleeves and get to work for them" comment was a joke. Where has he been for the past two years? And where was he when the city sold the contaminated land in the first place? As Council president, he should have been leading the charge to help these families when it was first discovered the land was contaminated.
Next, Mayor Anthony Masiello sent out a 15-page book full of color graphs and charts telling people why he is not at fault for the condition of the city. Horse hockey! He is utterly responsible for this condition. To blame unions, shrinking tax base and lack of Albany support is reprehensible. If Masiello is not in charge of the city, why does he get his paycheck? This mailing is nothing more than a pass-the-buck attempt by a lame mayor.
Then came the Seneca Nation. Masiello is chasing the Senecas like they were the only girl at an all boys' school. A casino will bring nothing to the city. The key to revitalizing this city is jobs, not casinos. Masiello is wasting time and money courting the Indians.
Furthermore, how long do you think it will be before the Senecas open smoke shops and gas stations on "Indian land" next to the casino? They have already said that is their goal.
JOHN WALCZAK
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another Bell ringer :) He was right to the point.
West Seneca
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City officials are truly entertaining
8/25/2003
I was quite amused by the three-ring circus that took place in Buffalo recently. First was Council President Jim Pitts criticizing Councilwoman Mary Martino for not doing enough to help the residents of Hickory Woods.
His "I am going to roll up my sleeves and get to work for them" comment was a joke. Where has he been for the past two years? And where was he when the city sold the contaminated land in the first place? As Council president, he should have been leading the charge to help these families when it was first discovered the land was contaminated.
Next, Mayor Anthony Masiello sent out a 15-page book full of color graphs and charts telling people why he is not at fault for the condition of the city. Horse hockey! He is utterly responsible for this condition. To blame unions, shrinking tax base and lack of Albany support is reprehensible. If Masiello is not in charge of the city, why does he get his paycheck? This mailing is nothing more than a pass-the-buck attempt by a lame mayor.
Then came the Seneca Nation. Masiello is chasing the Senecas like they were the only girl at an all boys' school. A casino will bring nothing to the city. The key to revitalizing this city is jobs, not casinos. Masiello is wasting time and money courting the Indians.
Furthermore, how long do you think it will be before the Senecas open smoke shops and gas stations on "Indian land" next to the casino? They have already said that is their goal.
JOHN WALCZAK
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another Bell ringer :) He was right to the point.
West Seneca
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