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    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Chowaniec View Post
    Paul Rudz, registered Republican gets a call from the Democratic Party the night they endorse their candidates to tell him they have endorsed him. He tells the caller that he did not petition for the endorsement but accepts. He tells the Republican Party committee that he would have been a fool not to accept.
    I supported Trustee Rudz when he ran for Trustee just two years ago. From what I understand he is an amiable sort with an incomplete tenure marked by an unremarkable record of accomplishments.

    I do have several questions about Rudz's candidacy:

    (1) Did the Democrat Party endorse him because he is an element of a scheme engineered with the Republicans?

    (2) If the answer to (1) is yes, then I must ask is Rudz being used an expendable dupe who just got caught-up in the sly machinations?

    (3) Is the comment concerning Rudz that he "tells the Republican Party committee that he would have been a fool not to accept ," an indication that he is exploiting the rather curious circumstances of the 2021 campaign, and is pursuing the Town Council seat primarily for reasons of self-advancement, and does so without regard to his rather lack-luster record?
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    Amazing that each one of these candidates would tell outright lies to the voters and not think there is anything wrong with it. Winning a seat of power has taken away any last bit of morality each might have had.
    Playing shady games with voters ability to get true information about who they might vote for has become second nature for them
    When their ringmaster ,the Fatman Ralph, has led them by his example of low level moral expectations, it makes them feel as though are doing nothing wrong. They can be made to swallow anything Ralph serves up. There is no in between here....THEY ARE LIARS!!!! Signs will be up soon in the TOL pointing out who the LIARS are and what they look like. I know Danny likes seeing the biggest picture of himself he can display posted all over the TOL. Well get ready Goldy to see your name in lights along with your twin Greg(Walter) White. The Walter reference in from the show Breaking Bad. The actions of the Lancaster Democrat Party mimics this made for TV show about the lives of real dark figures and their crimes.
    These crumb bums will say anything to get their hands on more of your tax dollars. Anyone out there think different?
    Hiding from this site doesn't make it go away Dem/REB's.
    The threat of law suits does't scare anybody Danny Boy. The last thing you want is any type of investigation into your doings. But don't rest to easy,more surprises headed your way Crabby Appleton.

    GREG WHITE, really,really? I can't wait till the large photo of the prominent Greg White appears along side you as your promoter. I imagine when the voters get a load of his past history of trouble with young girls they are not going to look at you in a kind manner. When they learn that it was Ralph who represented him in his defense against certain charges and now the same man is running a fake political party at the Fatman's request, they may not like what they learn.
    There is so much dirt surrounding this crew of snakes it's going to be like shooting fish in a barrel.
    Frank Lee Speaking....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Chowaniec View Post

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    "Working Families" is capitalized, and therefore, in my opinion there is little doubt that the mailer is suggesting the Working Families Party.

    Read what the Working Families Party supports...

    https://workingfamilies.org/2021/02/...lative-agenda/

    https://www.peoplescharter.us/read-the-charter

    You may recall that President Biden had the endorsement of the Working Families Party in 2020...

    ...and if President Biden has his way, could this proposal effect each and every resident in Lancaster, because while the article speaks of "cities," Secretary Fudge seems to have fused the President's plan with "communities?"...

    President Joe Biden wants cities to put more apartment buildings and multifamily units, such as converted garages, in areas traditionally zoned for single-family housing. As part of his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan, cities would allow for smaller lots and for apartment buildings with fewer than six units to be built next to a traditional house.

    Current zoning laws that favor single-family homes – known as exclusionary zoning – have disproportionately hurt low-income Americans. Many of them can't afford to buy a big lot of land, leaving them trapped in crowded neighborhoods earmarked in the past for Black and brown residents, while white families were able to move to single-family areas in the suburbs.

    Biden’s proposal would award grants and tax credits to cities that change zoning laws to bolster more equitable access to affordable housing. A house with a white picket fence and a big backyard for a Fourth of July barbecue may be a staple of the American dream, but experts and local politicians say multifamily zoning is key to combating climate change, racial injustice and the nation's growing affordable housing crisis.

    The bill has not been written, but the White House said it wants to see progress by Memorial Day, and to pass legislation this summer.

    U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Marcia Fudge told USA TODAY that the administration's plan would support communities looking to undo housing practices that too often discriminate against people of color.

    "The result of this sort of investment will be critical to increasing housing options for low- and moderate-income families," Fudge said.
    Reference: https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/ne...ng/7097434002/


    Perhaps sentence one and sentence two in the last paragraph of the mailer illustrated below, should give all Republicans and Conservatives who value their local government's right to run its own community without the interference of the Federal government some concern, eh?...

    Can not such national proposals potentially effect us here in Lancaster?

    According to the mailer, Rudz, Wozniak, and Amatura, are supported by the same Working Families Party that supported and endorsed Biden.

    That would be quite a rezone, eh?
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    From the Lancaster New York Republican Committee Facebook Page:


    So many registered Republicans got a text from Council member Bob Leary yesterday endorsing the Sojka Slate of what they call REAL REPUBLICANS. Bob I am kind of miffed here. So life long Republicans Paul Rudz and Anthony Marecki are not REAL REPUBLICANS to you but you endorse Garcia who was a Democrat no more then 7 months ago and was known to be a Trump hater ? Is Garcia your idea of a so called REAL REPUBLICAN Bob ? Hypocritical much ? Just think Bob in the 2020 primary Garcia either voted for Biden or Bernie for president and in 2016 Garcia most likely voted for Hillary.

    Councilman Leary's response:

    Bob Leary
    For the record: I endorsed John Garcia after I did my homework. I spoke to several Buffalo Police Officers about the two candidates performance on the job. They were overwhelmingly in favor of John Garcia. I also took the time to speak to John Garcia and he answered my questions without hesitation.

    Based on my knowledge of Law Enforcement, having spent more then 26 years working for the feds, I feel uniquely qualified to make the decision I made. He is the best qualified individual to be the Sheriff of Erie County. As we need to battle the crazy radical Dems and the Socialist group hiding behind the name Working Families, at every level of government I have the utmost confidence that John Garcia will enforce the laws as any good Republican would.

    As to our local candidates, I again supported the best candidates for office. Adam Dickman has done an excellent job working with me to represent the residents in Lancaster. He is a former fireman, leader at the Moose and is always participating in local fund raisers. And do to the shake up / back room deals of the committee the incumbent Council Member Dickman was not endorsed. It was despicable.

    Judge Cervi is a true Conservative Republican judge. He is a veteran and is very active in the Lancaster Community. He is also endorsed by the Lancaster Police Department and I have the utmost respect for their opinion. I have also known Tony Cervi for 8 years and his values are my values. Again do to the back room crap he didn’t get the committee endorsement; that was total garbage.

    Mark Burkard is a true American Hero. A combat veteran, fireman and a Healthcare worker who did his job right in the middle of COVID. After Dickman, he is the most qualified candidate for the Town Board.

    John Pilato will be a welcome change as Highway Superintendent. I didn’t know John that well before this campaign season but have learned to admire his drive and professionalism. He has been an employee at the Highway for years and runs his own business. He has the knowledge, experience and professional demeanor to be an excellent Highway Superintendent.

    Last but not least, let’s cut the Hypocrisy BS. Everybody in this committee knows the crap that occurred to force the past committee chair out of office and who is back trying to consolidate his power by making deals with the Democrats.

    I have been threatened to watch what I do locally or I won’t be endorsed and have already been told the County won’t back me in future elections. Although I still respect members on both committees that is fine with me because I never ran for office to serve political career aspirations. I ran for office to serve the residents of Lancaster as a Conservative Republican because I didn’t like what was happening and will continue to serve the people until my last day in office.
    Reference: https://www.facebook.com/Lancaster-N...08415921394851
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    Wow, Mark, a guy with big cojones who says what he means and means what he says, even under the threat of cancellation by his own party.

    A politician who values working more for the best interests of his community rather than his own personal agenda / political career. How unique and refreshing is that?

    As he strives to hold the board accountable and appreciated by many, he is labeled an ‘obstructionist’ by those under scrutiny.

    Hope he continues to keep his eye on the solar project, new dog control facility, illegal dumping, and upcoming budget process.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Chowaniec View Post
    Wow, Mark, a guy with big cojones who says what he means and means what he says, even under the threat of cancellation by his own party.

    A politician who values working more for the best interests of his community rather than his own personal agenda / political career. How unique and refreshing is that?

    As he strives to hold the board accountable and appreciated by many, he is labeled an ‘obstructionist’ by those under scrutiny.

    Hope he continues to keep his eye on the solar project, new dog control facility, illegal dumping, and upcoming budget process.
    Well said Lee.



    So many registered Republicans got a text from Council member Bob Leary yesterday endorsing the Sojka Slate of what they call REAL REPUBLICANS...

    ...Hypocritical ?
    Perhaps the author punctuated "Hypocritical" with a question mark because it does not know the definition of the word?

    Definition of hypocritical:

    characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel: characterized by hypocrisy said that it was hypocritical to demand respect from students without respecting them in return a hypocritical gesture of modesty and virtue


    Reference: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hypocritical
    In keeping faith with his voters and constituents, Bob Leary has faithfully opposed the Ruffino-Democrat-Working Family Party agenda(s) on the issues of the reinstatement of the Supervisor's stipend for budget duties, a budget that threatened to exceed the tax cap, and other perceptibly self-serving practices.

    More importantly, in his one and a half years in office, Councilman Leary has been steadfast in advancing the interests of the Lancaster taxpayers and residents, over those of REPDEM SWAMP interests.

    Do I understand that these so-called Republicans have a problem with Councilman Leary's performance in office?

    Just My Opinion:

    If the answer to my question above is "yes," it will be my opinion that those Republicans must necessarily favor the exact same Ruffino agenda that Leary has opposed.

    In that connection, I muse who is the real hypocrite, because the term "hypocrite" may very well define the author of the post, to which Councilman Leary responded, eh?
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    reader, soon the truth will be presented about who is really who in this coming primary election. Pictures speak way louder than words. Paul Rudz your lies to the public about how you got on the Democrat ticket are going to sink you. Mr.Wozniak, you also are about to be brought front and center, and your lies to the public will also be highlighted. Rudz, you are what the name "RINO", republican in name only, was coined to describe. You are the biggest turncoat of all the slimy Giza mafia family.
    Your claims of "lifelong" republican affiliation mean nothing. Voting and supporting a national agenda does not cover you for crossing over and running on the Democrat slate. Mr. Wozniak, your claim of becoming a conservative because the "left" has gone to far for your comfort is laughable. Is the TOL promoting some outrageous Far Left Marxism platform? You are lying to the voters sir. Is there anyway a conservative would accept The Working Families? Do Democrats and Republicans share the exact same slates. Mr. Wozniak, you are a DEMOCRAT. Stop running from it, you weak in denying it. As weak as RUDZ does taking the poison apple from the Dems.

    Your faces and who you are......are going up soon
    Frank Lee Speaking....

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    Quote Originally Posted by Frank Lee Blunt View Post

    Your claims of "lifelong" republican affiliation mean nothing. Voting and supporting a national agenda...
    Your comment prompts me to muse about the peculiar national RINO virus (pun intended) Blunt, and how Lancaster represents its local spread.

    Can it not be argued that these local REPDEM candidates mirror the images of Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, Mitt Romney, Jeff Flake, Colin Powell, Leon Panetta, David Gergen, and Liz Cheney; all "life-long" Republicans?

    Also, who can forget Earl Warren, Harry Blackmun, John Paul Stevens, David Souter, and John Roberts?

    Yikes, that is what I call a political pandemic.
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    How apropos considering the duplicity / collusion taking place in Lancaster’s primary this year.

    EVERYBODY’S COLUMN
    Minor parties give voice to independent voters


    The June 3 Buffalo News editorial, “New York can bid good riddance to Green, Independence parties – and all the other minor parties, too,” argues for the largest disenfranchisement of voters in New York State history.

    In last year’s Covid-19 relief bill, New York tripled vote totals required for minor parties to stay on the ballot, leaving more than 500,000 people in this state without a political party.

    In New York, there are now far more voters not enrolled in a party than there are registered Republicans. Enabling fewer parties and making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot doesn’t help an electorate that is increasingly shut out of the process. Actions like these fuel anger and division that drive events like the Jan. 6 insurrection.

    New York is in the minority with a closed primary that leaves unaffiliated voters with no ability to vote in already low-turnout primary elections that often decide winners in uncompetitive general election races.

    Voters understand that our political system would be strengthened with more choice, not less. Consolidating power to major party bosses and fewer primary voters weakens the influence of voters and is the reason movements like Unite NY are gaining momentum.

    The path to engaging the electorate is by increasing choices and changing the system by putting more power in the hands of the people. This is doable (as demonstrated by most other states) through ranked choice voting (currently being used in New York City), open primaries and vote-from-home initiatives.

    Saying good riddance to other parties emphasizes that these reforms won’t come from inside the two major parties as it diminishes the tight grip enjoyed on the entire process. We need a new movement that gives voters louder voice and puts people over party.


    Martin Babinec,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Lee Chowaniec View Post
    How apropos considering the duplicity / collusion taking place in Lancaster’s primary this year.

    EVERYBODY’S COLUMN
    Minor parties give voice to independent voters


    The June 3 Buffalo News editorial, “New York can bid good riddance to Green, Independence parties – and all the other minor parties, too,” argues for the largest disenfranchisement of voters in New York State history.

    In last year’s Covid-19 relief bill, New York tripled vote totals required for minor parties to stay on the ballot, leaving more than 500,000 people in this state without a political party.

    In New York, there are now far more voters not enrolled in a party than there are registered Republicans. Enabling fewer parties and making it harder for candidates to get on the ballot doesn’t help an electorate that is increasingly shut out of the process. Actions like these fuel anger and division that drive events like the Jan. 6 insurrection.

    New York is in the minority with a closed primary that leaves unaffiliated voters with no ability to vote in already low-turnout primary elections that often decide winners in uncompetitive general election races.

    Voters understand that our political system would be strengthened with more choice, not less. Consolidating power to major party bosses and fewer primary voters weakens the influence of voters and is the reason movements like Unite NY are gaining momentum.

    The path to engaging the electorate is by increasing choices and changing the system by putting more power in the hands of the people. This is doable (as demonstrated by most other states) through ranked choice voting (currently being used in New York City), open primaries and vote-from-home initiatives.

    Saying good riddance to other parties emphasizes that these reforms won’t come from inside the two major parties as it diminishes the tight grip enjoyed on the entire process. We need a new movement that gives voters louder voice and puts people over party.


    Martin Babinec,
    Founder Unite NY Little Falls

    Oh wow, Lee I would have thought that more party lines would afford a voter more options in these interesting times. This IMO is not good, especially for a state that runs blue. I'm surprised about the Independent Party diminishing, Lee why is this happening from your viewpoint?

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