Oh, my bad, I forgot this side...
Is Mr. Ruffino texting in this picture? I understand he does that at Council meetings, so I wonder if he sleeps at those meetings too?
Oh, my bad, I forgot this side...
Is Mr. Ruffino texting in this picture? I understand he does that at Council meetings, so I wonder if he sleeps at those meetings too?
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Other things she has done over the past 3 1/2 years.
This was the response of the current Lancaster conservative co-chair -
October 18, 2016
Deb Lemaster-
https://www.speakupwny.com/forums/sh...=1#post1672341I was VERY disappointed that Dawn, John and Johanna voted YES to override the tax cap.
And this was the response from the current Lancaster conservative co-chair -
August 22, 2017
Originally Posted by gorja
Deb Lemaster-There was only one fiscally responsible person on that board last night and it wasn't the Conservative or the Blank.
Councilman Ruffino is the lone man.On his resolution #22 to save money with a different process in utilizing outside counsel, he couldn't even get anyone to 2nd it.
https://www.speakupwny.com/forums/sh...=1#post1742036I agree gorja. The big excuse of the evening was that no one attended the public hearing regarding override of the tax levy. Why would I ever believe that they would vote YES? Comparing the override to "car insurance" is insane and totally irrelevant. There is a reason most town boards vote NO!!!!! Very disappointing meeting.
I know Sojka has said that they never did override. That is true. But as you can see the conservatives didn't view it that way.
Of course, that was 2 and 3 years ago. The Conservatives may now feel it's okay to vote for an override.
Georgia L Schlager
Just my opinion Gorja,
The override votes, as I understand them, were taken to confront a possible calamity, and were not indicative of a frivolous disregard for fiscal conservatism.
Once the limited, cautionary nature of such prudent votes became a recognized trend, Mrs. Lemaster perhaps grew comfortable that Ms. Gaczewski was faithful to her conservative values, and not was not engaging in liberal governance.
Recklessness in the pursuit of grandstanding a political philosophy is not a desirable trait, but steady, thoughtful prudence is the earmark of a true Conservative, and a world class legislator.
Also, skeptical, critical observations on the part of a party co-chair is the mark of a responsible, dedicated leader, IMHO.
Moreover, I believe that, at the time, you were supportive of the vote(s) because of the emergency nature of those votes. Straighten me out if I am wrong.
Just bear in mind, the Gaczewski was a vote to give the Town Council "Standby Authority," which resulted in no increase in tax dollars.
As I understand history, the Ruffino-Colecraft debacle result in a $2,000,000 LOSS to the taxpayers.
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So true, I very much respected Deb Lemaster's opinions at that time.Originally posted by mark blazejewski:
Also, skeptical, critical observations on the part of a party co-chair is the mark of a responsible, dedicated leader, IMHO.
I was NOT supportive of the 'YES' votes. I did disagree with some posters who had indicated that it was a vote to override the tax levy limitMoreover, I believe that, at the time, you were supportive of the vote(s) because of the emergency nature of those votes. Straighten me out if I am wrong.
when it was a 'just in case' vote.
Georgia L Schlager
After a trend was established, perhaps these previously written comments explain what happened...Why would I ever believe that they would vote YES?
Some of us, although previously un-supportive of a candidate, are open to objective assessment of the candidate-turned-office holder, AS OFFICE HOLDER, and base our future support strictly on its tenure performance.
Just sayin', Gorja, Shortstuff...
...and "Breezy/" Bobby, some of us who actually live in Lancaster, and do not selectively post comments to keep political patronage favor, feel as I described above.
Last edited by mark blazejewski; June 21st, 2019 at 02:42 PM.
Since there wasn't even a resolution last year. I doubt that ot would come up again this year.
I do believe, of those 2 years only one year would have been considered a potential calamity.
I also believe thought I may be wrong. If a tax override resolution was offered this year and Gaczewski were to vote again for it, I
don't think Mrs Lemaster would be okay with it. She is not a waffler
Georgia L Schlager
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