Quote Originally Posted by MaddMatt View Post
Gorja,

I was aware of the anti-democratic leanings of this message board before starting this thread but unfortunately, it is the only message board for talking local politics... so here I am.

I put myself up for inquiry because I feel it is the candidate's duty to let the voters know who they are voting for. In many ways, I agree with my opposition. I want to see taxes kept low, find ways to reduce expenses and improve efficiency. Looking at my career, that is exactly what I have done at numerous businesses (obviously replace taxes with prices :-).

The voters don't have to agree with everything I believe, but they will have the opportunity to hear it directly from me. And they can base their decision on my own words, not a letter after my name.


4248,

I am glad I can help you find some humor in my posts, intentional or not. "Free and Independent" means that no one is telling us what to post, say or (if I should be elected) how to vote. Johanna, Diane, Dawn and I have all be assured that this will the case going forward. You can assume something different but you know what Mom always said what happens when you assume....

I'll be happy to continue answering questions regarding my campaign anytime. As for my rose colored glasses, I'll wholly admit to looking for the best in people. I believe that the bickering and name calling at board meetings should be stopped and compromises need to made to make progress on challenges facing our community in a more positive way. I have had long conversations with all three of my running mates and I am confident in their character, love for this town and ability to move us forward in a positive direction. You can chose to disagree and that's perfectly fine too.



If anyone would like to follow my campaign closer, feel free to like my facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MattforLancaster

Thanks,

Matt Walter
Matt,

It appears that you are stating that you are proud of the budget the Democrats have put out. Here is a break down from 2005 - 2011 Lancaster Town Property Taxes under Bob Giza's reign:

2011 up 10.4%
2010 up 3.0%
2009 up 4.1%
2008 up 4.4%
2007 up 2.3%
2006 up 9.7%
2005 up 8.5%

Lancaster taxes (town) have risen 51% since 2005. While Fudoli has been in office he has maintained the line on taxes, taken a pay cut and have not given the council members a raise. But under Giza's reign, every year was a pay increase. This is not a record to find pride in. To vote all Democrats, it means to vote in pay raises-which calculates in tax increase.

Since you do not seem to answer or comment on my posts it must mean that you can't.