We will put kindness and respect back
into the public dialogue in this town!
My Predictions:
So, I was asked recently about my prediction of what this election season has to hold for the three of us….Well, here’s some of them:
1. First and foremost, I just couldn’t imagine “them” not putting up someone to run against me. I was floored when Marie at the town sent out the election filing results to candidates shortly after the deadline in January. Well, this prediction is not so prophetic, everyone should know by now that Dave Nowicki is running against me as a write-in. More power to you Dave. I’m glad to see you’ve taken some interest in the public discourse. Even though you’re acquainted with Joe Reilly, I’m happy to work with you to inform the citizens so they can make the best choice between you and I. We’ve always gotten along in the past, and I’m sure we will in the future.
2. Well, this week you got a letter telling you how great things are now that we’re moving forward with our own department. Honestly, at this point, I can only say time will tell. The board has decided to ignore the cost of legal fees, loss of equity, loss of trained personnel, etc., but, I have to be honest with you, I really like Alex Felde and Pat Hayes. I think we’re in good hands. My prediction is that the incumbents on the board will continue to make an issue over the fire department breakup, when Marilyn, Diane and I have, in essence, moved on to other issues even though we stand behind our opinion on this issue. How ironic is that? Maybe before the election we’ll have actually have invoiced our services since 12/18 and we can see how revenues match up to the budget predictions.
3. During the election cycle Marilyn, Diane and I will be deemed “unqualified” and “unfit” for the office by “them”. (I don’t mean to be annoying, but I say “them” and “they” because I’m not really only talking about Bill Craig and Tom Bird, but Joe Reilly as well. Mr. Reilly tends to be the mouthpiece for “them”.) They will say Marilyn quit the town clerk position because the board wouldn’t give her a raise. (A raise strongly supported by Mr. Barikmo at the time, by the way, despite him holding it against her recently.) They will say Diane was “removed” from the Fire Board due to who knows what. They will say I wanted to buy a $450,000 special rescue vehicle, or wanted to buy $13,000 in soap, etc. You’ve heard the dialogue before. Here’s what I suggest, when you hear Mr. Nowicki call me an “annexation hawk”, give me a call to discuss annexation. When you hear Mr. Reilly talk about soap; give me a call. I assure you I know a hell of a lot more about annexation than Mr. Nowicki, and more about that issue with the soap than Mr. Reilly. If you haven’t already, read this blog. I’ve well documented my feelings on most issues on this blog.
4. I predict that Mr. Reilly will “suggest” a candidate’s forum (why is Reilly so involved?) to publically debate past history. Here’s what I’ll say about a forum, I’m glad to attend if one is held, I’m glad to speak my mind and welcome the chance for people get to know me, but I’m tired of rehashing past issues. It’s time to dig in and figure out how to deal with reductions in shared revenue (it’s coming!), costs of services, road maintenance that has been neglected by this board, renewing our union contract with the DPW workers, etc. I like forums, but unfortunately I’m in and out of town most of March. I have to rely on my supporters to campaign for me!
5. It will be said that Mike Doble is “in bed”, or something to that effect, with Big Bend. I love this community! All of this community! That includes Big Bend. How many of you town residents go to work without going through Big Bend? How many of you go to church in Big Bend? Ever bought beer, wine or liquor at Bob and Al’s Mobile station? Ever been to the Dollar [Liquor] Store? How about the bank? You get the point, Big Bend is an integral part of our community. Why can’t we work with our neighbors? Be friendly? Cooperate? If elected, I intend to do everything I can to promote good relations between the town and village. We had a hard time sharing a 4th of July celebration this year for crying out loud! This must change, and if elected, it will change under my watch.
Anyway, I’ve gone on way too long. I’m sure I’ve lost most readers by now….
One final prediction: Should you choose to hire me to run the business of the town, I will protect every dollar you give the town like it was my own dollar. I appreciate your support!
If you have questions for me one-on-one, you’re welcome to contact me at: doble4chair@wi.rr.com
Regards,
Mike
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Knowing "them" as I do they will probably set up a forum themselves, on a date where only "they" will be available. Then they can say without lying "Our opponents didn't show up so elect "us" we put the Town first, we showed up for this bogus forum!!"
ReplyDeleteOops, reposted to fix a couple spelling errors...yikes! I hate that.
ReplyDeleteBob - I think a forum is a good idea. I actually hear a lot of positive feedback from residents about the forums when they're held. For most it's the only time they get to see who these people are and how they carry themselves. This time of year is busy for me and I most likely won't be able to attend a forum. I'm traveling for most of every week this month. I'm doing my traveling now as I know that if elected, I'll need to be here to do my job. My family and I typically take our annual family vacation the last two weeks of March; I will allow nothing to interfere with that, not even this election.
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