Saugerties needs Minew
Angie Minew is seeking election to join capable legislators Dean Fabiano and Mary Wawro as one of the Ulster County legislators for the town of Saugerties, a job that requires critical attention to a broad range of countywide and local issues. The position of county legislator is multi-faceted, and each legislator must be able meet the challenges associated with retaining and creating jobs, supporting education and health care, as well as controlling property taxes not only for Saugerties but for the benefit of Ulster County as a whole. While often regarded as a part-time position, this important position requires a full-time commitment. For someone like Angie, that commitment and dedication comes naturally — from the heart. Experienced, and knowledgeable, Angie is a lifelong resident of Ulster County. She is the owner and director of the Speckled Frog Playcare, a group family daycare and preschool program. In addition, Angie holds an associate’s degree from Ulster County Community College and is currently pursuing a degree in business at Marist College. Angie Minew is grounded in her community — a community she serves with compassion and dignity. A member of the Saugerties School Board and the BOCES School Board, she is clearly passionate about and involved in important educational issues. Angie also volunteers for several other organizations including the March of Dimes, the Drug Coalition of Saugerties, and the local food pantry. She demonstrates her support for local youth by serving as a coach for the Saugerties Little League and Saugerties Flag Football. Angie Minew is clearly a true leader in Ulster County. Her experiences and work are proof that she is committed to putting her neighbors first. Our community needs individuals like Angie Minew.
Pete Lopez
State Assemblyman, 102nd district
Nasty campaign mailer targeted women
I’m neither pro or con about Chris Allen — but I do believe people in this country are innocent until proven guilty. I received a postcard in the mail this morning. It was focused at women and it was ugly.
I’m very much in favor of women being very active in politics; but I suspect this was a mailing produced by women who will not take responsibility for it by signing their names or organization sponsoring them, and it was something not to be proud of.
This card stated strong allegations that have not yet been proven in an attempt to sway women’s votes against Allen in a nasty way.
I had hoped women would attempt to change politics for the better.
Fay Wood
Saugerties
Vote for change
As a short response to Chris Allen’s letter to the editor, I admit to praising him during his first few months in office, as I honestly believed he was doing a good job. However, it didn’t take long to realize that I was wrong. Apparently he has either suffered a loss of memory, or just plain lies about our conversation … either way I will not waste time or space responding to his general denials, but I will respond to the denial about Sen. Amedore. Not only did he say these things, but he also said them many times and in the presence of many witnesses, including town officials. As to his arrest for assaulting a female or his erratic behavioral issues, he will be judged in a court of law. Enough said about this man.
More importantly, in just a few more days, voters will head to the polls to vote for the candidates of their choice.
If you are happy with the town officials and the status quo, then by all means vote for them. However, if you’re tired of high taxes, out-of-control spending, the handing out of big raises, hiring personnel for political gain, and hidden agendas, there is another way: Vote them out of office.
The time has come for change. It’s time to give the boot to the big spenders who control the purse— enough is enough! It’s time to elect responsible individuals who will put the people’s pocketbooks and their rights first before their own personal agendas. It’s time for candidates who will be informed voters; candidates who will make sure the public is well informed on any and all issues that come before it; prudent candidates who will watch every penny spent as though it were their own; candidates who will listen to you, the people, before making their decisions; and candidates willing to bite the bullet when necessary to avoid the out-of-control spending that has become the norm.
The Town Board has been controlled by a liberal majority long enough; it’s time for people to take our town back and put a stop to their big spending. Taxpayers have a golden opportunity to take back control of the over-spending by supporting the Republican-Conservative team.
I urge voters to get the vote out and support: Gaetana Ciarlante for town supervisor; Allyson Barbaria and Dan Ellsworth to the Town Board; Doug Myer for highway superintendent; and Mary Wawro for District 1 legislator, Angie Minew for District 2 legislator and Dean Fabiano for District 3 legislator. Vote Row C.
George Heidcamp
Chairman, Saugerties Conservtive Party
Minew’s merit
I was clued in to an internet poll you have launched regarding the two Ulster County Legislature District 2 candidates.
I know it’s just an online poll, and what really counts is next Tuesday’s turnout. But I am not surprised to see that Angie Minew is way ahead of Chris Allen.
I guess that fact is that even though the news sources seem to keep forgetting to mention that he has been arrested and charged with a violent action against a school teacher who, along school children, was out doing a public beautification service, the people know and aren’t forgiving or forgetting.
I understand that at this point it is allegations, but facts include an arrest and charges filed… And those facts should be mentioned whenever a comparison or profile of the candidates is published… Because from a reader’s perspective, it feels like a political favor to leave it out of the discussion.
I guess, if I had the chance to address Saugerties Times readers, I would tell them to put all the party lines and party issues aside and take a look at the real merit of each candidate.
I have personally spoken with Angie on multiple occasions, I have heard her address the Sportsmen’s federation member delegates on multiple occasions, and I believe she is a candidate worth backing.
I believe she is a real contributor. A person who is more concerned with representing her constituents’ interests a than with being a career politician, and I like that. That is the way our government was designed to be run.
And it seems to me that a people’s representative is especially in need in light of all the odd political happenings in Saugerties that look like obvious deal-making from where I stand.
She is a mom, a day-care business owner, a coach for two youth sports teams and a league coordinator for another youth sport, a School Board member, and the list of contributions to improving the quality of life for young people and the social fabric in the village goes on.
I am impressed with her “can-do” attitude and if I were in the district, (District 2 is Malden/Village/Barclay Heights areas), I would definitely give her my vote. As a resident of Ulster County I hope to have her looking out for us for the next two years.
I would say, vote your conscience, vote for who you feel is really going to look out for “the people,” not just make deals, and please show up and vote next Tuesday. To me the choice is clear.
And hey, for fun, maybe check out the poll and weigh in if you like. I am anxious to check it next Wednesday and see just how accurate it is.
Elmer LeSuer
Kingston
Editor’s note— In the portion of the letter referring to news sources not mentioning Mr. Allen’s arrest, the writer is referring to a Daily Freeman article, not this publication.
