THEY WANT YOU TO PAY MORE TO SUBSIDIZE NEIGHBORING TOWNS
Commenting on the regional high school funding formula, Democratic
Council candidate Smith rejected our strategy to fight for equity in the
courts, and instead states that WCL “is a wealthy town with responsibility
to shoulder the extra burden”. He further says that “our town should
make a bigger commitment to the communities surrounding us*.”
THEY’RE BIG ON PROMISES, BUT SHORT ON SPECIFICS
Democrats Kettler and Higgins admit that they haven’t yet reviewed the
financial records of the town—but they would like to do so*. That’s
strange! If they don’t know any of the facts and have no recommendations,
then how can they possibly deliver on their “commitment” to lower
taxes?? In spite of their campaign bravado and glib comments, it’s clear
they don’t have the slightest idea on how to further reduce costs or
taxes, and aren’t above making empty promises just to get your vote.
THEY DISTORT THE FACTS
Democratic campaign literature boasts
that Rosenblatt was the only Councilperson to vote NO on the BMW
application—but it’s not true. While on the Planning Board,
Rosenblatt voted YES to approve the application not once but twice, on
6/12/06 and 8/14/06. Recently, he claimed that the BMW expansion “adds
nothing” to WCL. Since when is $100 million in tax ratables
“nothing”? It’s not surprising that their campaign literature
continues to be filled with misinformation, but you’d think that after
Higgins was found GUILTY of defamation in a court of law that
they’d try to be more truthful.
THEY IGNORE POPULAR DEMANDS FROM RESIDENTS
Councilman
Rosenblatt wants to do away with celebratory fireworks...one of the most
popular activities in town for young and old*. He also sees no value in the Old
Mill refreshment stand, which was the top request by pool members, and also
provides a source of added income for the town. Last but not least, he is
pushing for a “free” town newsletter that he wants to outsource to an
outside vendor: a vendor who will immediately fill our newsletter with
intrusive advertising from sources of its own choosing. Despite resident outcry
for more privacy—as evidenced by the popularity of the
Republican-initiated “No-Knock” ordinance—the Democrats want to
give outsiders MORE access to your home mailboxes…a high price indeed.
Continue fighting for equity in regional high school funding
Work together with our neighbors to fight the FAA’s airspace redesign
Control municipal taxes through careful spending, while maintaining
Continue truthful dialogue on the issues and promote open government
Listen to the concerns of the residents and protect their privacy
*Sources: Community Life, Oct. 24, 2007, Pascack Press Oct. 28, 2007
