The entire bunch in rotterdam is about as unprofessional as you can get. They have all lowered the bar in rotterdam. No to marco as super or anything else in rotterdam. No more retreads. Give new blood and new faces a chance to bring some sanity to rotterdam. Wouldn't you agree?
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Funny, I haven't seen them sending out postcards, financing signs to place on town property, etc.
I guess you don't read the Gazette -- they have an article today about Mohawk's "underground" financing to try to get out the "anti-REMS vote"
and those big billboards -- how could you miss them ???
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While they don't publicize the amount of debt they have, I did ask questions about that at the SSFD meeting. The debt that they had for the gas has been paid off and the amount that was needed for the IRS has been cut in half, at least.
I still disagree that one tax-funded organization should have signs on it to vote to approve another tax district. Also, I wish I could ask where is the code enforcer or the police officers who are authorized to enforce town code by taking down signs on town land, but I guess signs for special elections such as this are not covered in the town code, or at least this section.
Section 270-151.1
As far as signs on town land, here's a question for you, which will happen first: A. Wayne Calder taking office or... B. Wayne Calder taking down his last election sign?
My other question is, would it be against the law for a resident to enforce this code by removal of the sign as per section H? As per section B, I would guess that the REMS signs don't qualify as political signs, since they don't reference a specific candidate.
The 'save rems' signs in rotterdam are very misleading. This vote is not to save rems.....it is a vote for a taxing district. There should be a law for this misrepresentation.
All the opposing signs say is 'no new taxes'! Those signs are accurate and truthful! Not the rems signs. IMHO of course!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Make no mistake about it .... this IS a vote to save REMS .... that is why so many property owners that I have spoken to are willing to vote YES for a new tax district .. because having REMS is a value to them and they do NOT want this service privatized and many .. specifically do NOT want Mohawk.
The basic premise of our American Revolution was that wanted to control our destiny ... we do NOT want some for profit corporation controlling our ambulance service ... we are exercising our Constitutional privilege to vote FOR a tax that we are willing to pay to support a service that we feel is essential.
Unlike the anti-REMS crowd, we don't hide where the money to pay for the signs and flyers is coming from .... and unlike the anti-REMS crowd we have not and will not resort to publicly vilifying those who disagree with us. We will continue to educate others as to our position and work positively to ensure a positive outcome to the referendum.
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"For this is what America is all about. It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge. It is the star that is not reached and the harvest that is sleeping in the unplowed ground." Lyndon Baines Johnson
The basic premise of our American Revolution was that wanted to control our destiny ... we do NOT want some for profit corporation controlling our ambulance service ... we are exercising our Constitutional privilege to vote FOR a tax that we are willing to pay to support a service that we feel is essential.
You just went from idiot to retarded with this one. The American Revolution was about public funding for private companies? News to me.
Wait, I have to go puke in my shoes. At this point, she could run and she wouldn't win. Those grievances filed against her this past summer will haunt her.
Resolution 273.10 In the event the vote for the Rotterdam Ambulance Special District is approved then the contract will be awarded to Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services. (Unanimously passed)
As a Rotterdam resident for over 40 years, I [think] the powers that be in this town know they are going a little too far in the matter of REMS [Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services] vs. Mohawk Ambulance. In the past, residents have let it be known that they prefer to remain with REMS. Now, more than ever, we need to let these people know that we have a final say in this matter. I have had several experiences with REMS and cannot believe that anyone could give us better service. They go beyond just getting people to the hospital; they are a group of caring people that do not take this as just a job. I have also had experience with Mohawk Ambulance. The service was OK, but the fee was ridiculous. I know they are supposed to give us a rate that sounds good, but what if in the future they decide to raise it? And they could do this every year. We would have no alternative. I just want to know why Mr. [Supervisor Frank] Del Gallo and Mr. [Deputy Supervisor Robert] Godlewski are so determined to keep this going? What really scares me is that there are people in Rotterdam who have no idea what this is all about. I hope they will get the information they need and vote “yes” on Dec. 14 at Town Hall, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dorothy Wroblewski Rotterdam
Thank you Dorothy for your commentary! I noticed that you do not own any property in Schenectady County, and this really is an issue for property owners that will be forced to bear the costs. Forty years in Rotterdam is a long time, perhaps you owned property sometime back. REMS was formed in late 2004 according to Mr. Cotes. Within this short time frame they ammassed substantial debt while their assets (ambulances) continued to deteriorate and depreciate. On their site they indicate all the calls they make, so why was their massive debt?
Their current accounting shows progress in dealing with their financial difficulties. This is with the assistance of Town funding, (tax revenues that property owners had no say in). The debt is still substantial, and the ambulances are in need of replacement. And are the employees being paid or are those monies being used to reduce debt, are you robbing Peter to pay Paul in an effort to artificially look good?
I agree with you whole heartedly Dorothy that residents need to be informed of the facts, and when they get this information, they should be able to identify that NO is the only responsible position concerning the tax district. Yes things have changed in forty years, and government is the cause, not the cure. Let everyone be responsible for their own ambulance rides, that's why we have insurances!
As a Rotterdam resident for over 40 years, I [think] the powers that be in this town know they are going a little too far in the matter of REMS [Rotterdam Emergency Medical Services] vs. Mohawk Ambulance. In the past, residents have let it be known that they prefer to remain with REMS. Now, more than ever, we need to let these people know that we have a final say in this matter. I have had several experiences with REMS and cannot believe that anyone could give us better service. They go beyond just getting people to the hospital; they are a group of caring people that do not take this as just a job. I have also had experience with Mohawk Ambulance. The service was OK, but the fee was ridiculous. I know they are supposed to give us a rate that sounds good, but what if in the future they decide to raise it? And they could do this every year. We would have no alternative. I just want to know why Mr. [Supervisor Frank] Del Gallo and Mr. [Deputy Supervisor Robert] Godlewski are so determined to keep this going? What really scares me is that there are people in Rotterdam who have no idea what this is all about. I hope they will get the information they need and vote “yes” on Dec. 14 at Town Hall, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Dorothy Wroblewski Rotterdam
Thank you Dorothy for your commentary! I noticed that you do not own any property in Schenectady County, and this really is an issue for property owners that will be forced to bear the costs. Forty years in Rotterdam is a long time, perhaps you owned property sometime back. REMS was formed in late 2004 according to Mr. Cotes. Within this short time frame they ammassed substantial debt while their assets (ambulances) continued to deteriorate and depreciate. On their site they indicate all the calls they make, so why was their massive debt?
Their current accounting shows progress in dealing with their financial difficulties. This is with the assistance of Town funding, (tax revenues that property owners had no say in). The debt is still substantial, and the ambulances are in need of replacement. And are the employees being paid or are those monies being used to reduce debt, are you robbing Peter to pay Paul in an effort to artificially look good?
I agree with you whole heartedly Dorothy that residents need to be informed of the facts, and when they get this information, they should be able to identify that NO is the only responsible position concerning the tax district. Yes things have changed in forty years, and government is the cause, not the cure. Let everyone be responsible for their own ambulance rides, that's why we have insurances!
Avon: Will you be sending these comments to the editor of the Gazette? I hope so! We do need your perspective on this!
The constant harping that someone has to own property in the town to have an opinion -- just shows the elitist mentality of the anti-REMS crowd and the Nattering Nayboobs of Negativity.
These idiots are talking out of BOTH sides of their mouths -- first they demand that the vote be postponed so that everyone can vote .. then they maliciously malign and try to silence the non-property owning residents who express support for REMS. My guess is that the most vocal critics of REMS are being bought and paid for by those who stand to profit if REMS goes away.
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