ROTTERDAM -- Michael O'Connor has entered the race for a seat on the Rotterdam Town Board. The Republican also issued a challenge, asking the other candidates to join him in signing a pledge to not raise local property taxes.
He said "signing the pledge will not only provide that accountability, but will let the electorate know beforehand what type of advocate they can expect in return for their vote." O'Connor will collect signatures for an independent nominating petition beginning July 7. He also plans to mount a primary challenge and begin collecting signatures for a designating petition on June 9...........>>>>...........>>>>.........http://www.timesunion.com/AspS.....mp;newsdate=6/4/2009
EASY TO DO WHEN YOU'RE NOT YET IN OFFICE. WHAT A SHOWBOAT!
Oh, I could give you a list of showboaters, but O'connor aint one of them. Everybody REALLY knows that!!
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
WELL HE IS RELATED TO THE TROUBLE MAKER KATIE PROBABLY AND THAT IS ENOUGH TO GET HIM VOTED OUT
NOPE....Michael is solo on this one! He always was! He is a good man!
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
Mike maybe a good man but events have gotten totally away from him. With Mertz in -he is out.
Sal looks like he's facing a complete disaster except for Holly V. Hopefully, Joe S will switch back to legislature. The County needs him to stand up for small business, the oppressed taxpayer, and for fiscal sanity.
there will now be a sweep with Franny at the top with the 2000000$ he is going to spend to beat the repubs and we will have the unions there in buses to end this terrorist group to.
I do not think the two folks are related, and even if they are, what is the problem with that? I didn't think we had to be relative-free in this country to have an opinion! However, if they were running on the same ticket, I guess some eyebrows might be raised, yet I don't feel it is a valid point of critique. Sorry, democrats. Nice try.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
First, ya don't need Franny to beat the reps. I thought that was Leet, Beet, Feet's job!
Second, Franny may do pools, but he is CLEARLY not the man for a town's supervisor! Any town! REALLY! REALLY! REALLY! Like I said before...it's just like, 'sparky the cat for mayor'!
And third, Michael O'Conner would be more than excellent as a town boardsman! He is honest, transparent, involved, patient, focused and not a homegrown which makes him beholden to no one but the taxpayers!!!! Michael has never lost sight of the issues. Ever! IMHO
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
Ok Michael, I don't know you or anything about you. But as a voter, I would like to ask three questions...... You may answer one, two, all or none. That is your perogative and I will respect your decision regarding same. Q-1....What is your opinion of John Mertz. Q-2....What is you opinion of Steve T. Q-3....What is your opinion of Bob Godlewski. Thank you, and good luck
Ok Michael, I don't know you or anything about you. But as a voter, I would like to ask three questions...... You may answer one, two, all or none. That is your perogative and I will respect your decision regarding same. Q-1....What is your opinion of John Mertz. Q-2....What is you opinion of Steve T. Q-3....What is your opinion of Bob Godlewski. Thank you, and good luck
I’m always open to answering questions.
A) I have high respect for John Mertz. Though we sometimes disagree, we’ve always been able to respect each other’s viewpoint. I believe he has been a tremendous voice for the residents. I know he has rankled some portions of the electorate as well, but that’s probably true of every elected official. It’s hard to please everyone all of the time.
B) I have a mixed opinion of Steve T. currently. I have supported him in the past but think he has drifted in the wrong direction, especially when it comes to fiscal restraint. His leadership has not resulted in the progress I remember him promising on my doorstep when he campaigned last time around. My specific gripes are all a well-documented matter of public record.
C) I have always found Bob Godlewski difficult to pigeon hole. Many of his opinions confounded me when he was a member of the Planning Commission. As a Town Board member he failed to impress me personally but I don’t think there can be a dispute that his fiscal observations are often accurate. His short tenure there warrants some latitude in judging him. Mr. Godlewski appears to be able to watch the money. That’s a quality I appreciate.
I hope I’ve answered your question adequately. I’m committed to not knocking the other candidates. I’d prefer to stand on what I intend to bring to the table and let the voters weigh it for themselves. My involvement in this election stems from a fundamental belief that we need to reduce the current tax burden. I think we can do better which is why I’m getting involved. I’m committed to 0% tax increases. I realize some will dismiss that as some sort of gimmick but I’m a taxpayer, not a politician – so it is what it is. Anyway, check out my website http://www.michael-oconnor.org for more information or simply continue to ask me questions. You’ll always know where I stand, if you ask.
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Mike maybe a good man but events have gotten totally away from him. With Mertz in -he is out. 
