I cannot express how thankful I am to all Vernon residents that showed up at the polls and exercised that most basic right in our democracy; the right to vote!
I’ve mentioned before that I thought a referendum on the issue of splitting the fire department would have been a good idea. I have NEWS for ya’ll, yesterday’s vote WAS that referendum! I heard a resounding message intended for our town board: we need to do better!
I can’t say how impressed I am with the write-in vote for Diane Herried! Wow! She was only shy by seven votes; and that’s before a recount! I have my fingers crossed for her, but whichever way it goes, it is a major victory. The town board should now be paying attention!
I will post an update and more thoughts after the recount is complete on Friday. We still have lots of work to do. So, say a little prayer for a positive outcome in the recount and stay tuned!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Recall? I don't think so...
NOT TRUE: Rumors have circulated that VRSG is planning to recall Fred Michalek, and only Fred, from the Town Board.
This must come from a statement made by me at the 3/31 VRSG public meeting when I said that I would not hesitate to initiate a recall if things don't change. I also said to the group that I've told Fred directly that if our Town Board continues to operate as "out of control" as they have, that I would be the first to sign that recall petition for Fred. He is our chairman and is in charge of the meetings after all.
So, why this post? Someone walked away from our VRSG meeting spreading the rumor that our next more was to recall Fred, and only Fred. I just want to clear up a couple things:
1. Fred Michalek is a good person and deserves our respect – no recall is needed at the moment. So we’ll continue to respectfully disagree with his position on splitting the fire department and his lack of control of how the board meetings are run. Most of us believe that Fred is an intelligent enough leader to get into the facts of splitting the fire department, contemplate the consultant’s report (when it comes out) and seek council from those that understand the complexities; then make a rational decision. We hold out hope that he changes his mind and supports a renegotiation of the joint fire agreement with Big Bend.
2. VRSG is only focused on the election at the moment – we have no plans for any recall. AND no, we did not put out the “Reilly Must Go” signs; not quite our style.
3. VRSG will continue to work after the election to supply information to residents so they can get the other side, and “the rest of the story.”
So there you have it! If you have questions about what I said, please call me: 414-708-9466.
Remember: Write-in Herried and vote Singert on Tuesday!
This must come from a statement made by me at the 3/31 VRSG public meeting when I said that I would not hesitate to initiate a recall if things don't change. I also said to the group that I've told Fred directly that if our Town Board continues to operate as "out of control" as they have, that I would be the first to sign that recall petition for Fred. He is our chairman and is in charge of the meetings after all.
So, why this post? Someone walked away from our VRSG meeting spreading the rumor that our next more was to recall Fred, and only Fred. I just want to clear up a couple things:
1. Fred Michalek is a good person and deserves our respect – no recall is needed at the moment. So we’ll continue to respectfully disagree with his position on splitting the fire department and his lack of control of how the board meetings are run. Most of us believe that Fred is an intelligent enough leader to get into the facts of splitting the fire department, contemplate the consultant’s report (when it comes out) and seek council from those that understand the complexities; then make a rational decision. We hold out hope that he changes his mind and supports a renegotiation of the joint fire agreement with Big Bend.
2. VRSG is only focused on the election at the moment – we have no plans for any recall. AND no, we did not put out the “Reilly Must Go” signs; not quite our style.
3. VRSG will continue to work after the election to supply information to residents so they can get the other side, and “the rest of the story.”
So there you have it! If you have questions about what I said, please call me: 414-708-9466.
Remember: Write-in Herried and vote Singert on Tuesday!
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