A new low
We received two cards in the mail today, one from the Minew campaign, with the bottom line “Paid for by Friends of Minew Can Do It,” and one accusing candidate Chris Allen of waging a “war on women.” It’s apparent that this accusation is based on his recent altercation with one woman, as the flip side says, “say no to assault; say no to misogyny.”
We have three problems with this second card: 1) It’s an unfounded allegation, assuming guilt that has not been proved in a court of law; 2) An altercation with one woman does not constitute a record of misogyny, and 3) The card is unsigned! This really sets a new low for campaign dirty dealing.
We sent an inquiry to the email address shown on the Minew campaign card, [email protected], to ask whether they could shed any light on this, but it came back with a “failure” notice that there is no such account.
What gives?
Susan J. Murphy and Peter A. Poccia
Saugerties
An independent voice
On Election Day, Saugerties Republicans have a chance to take control of the Town Board by electing Allyson Barbaria. Allyson is the only registered Republican seeking a town government position on Nov. 3.
Allyson is a married mother of three and a lifelong Saugerties resident. Her background in the accounting field will help her hold the line on property taxes. Allyson will be a strong, independent voice who will not be a rubberstamp for wasteful spending increases. She will also use her elected position to fight the epidemic of dangerous narcotics invading our community.
I urge all Saugerties Republicans to elect Allyson Barbaria to the Town Board. If you need an absentee ballot or a ride to the polls, please call me at 845-246-1285.
Joe Roberti Jr.
Chair, Saugerties GOP
Ciarlante’s record of service
I have known Gaetana Ciarlante for over a decade. She is a life-long resident of the town of Saugerties and has only the best interest of Saugerties at heart. We worked together for our church but when the taxpayer subsidized housing project in 2011 threatened the well being of Saugerties it was Gaetana who first organized the opposition against the project and also resulted in the first defeat of Greg Helsmoortel.
Throughout this election Gaetana has not made any personal attacks against her opponent although he has been quoted in this paper as calling her derogatory names and the former chairman of the Democrat party criticized her for reaching out to Democrat voters in 2011. Gaetana is honest with factual information even when the facts do not reflect the popular opinion.
I have been a lifelong Republican since I was old enough to vote and I will vote for Gaetana because she is by far the better candidate for Saugerties. In August she ran in the Republican caucus but the back door deals caused her to lose that candidacy, though very narrowly. She continues to carry the banner as the Conservative candidate for town supervisor, an endorsement she received in June.
Gaetana’s kindness is easily seen in her participation in many civic volunteer groups among them Operation SOS (Support Our Servicepeople) which she began as a founding member and has continued directing since 2003 sending thousands of comfort items to deployed American military.
But above all Gaetana has been a watchdog for Saugerties taxpayers and will bring this to her role as town supervisor. She will continue to advocate for the taxpayers but more effectively and with greater authority as our town supervisor.
Please join me in voting for Gaetana Ciarlante for Saugerties town supervisor because you have a choice so choose the best.
Richard O’Gorman
Saugerties
Minew deserves a chance
Angie Minew has been a second mother to me since I’ve been 9. I’m now 16, turning 17 in February, and Angie has continued to have a constant relationship with me. I started going to her daycare center in fifth grade, I’m going to be a senior in high school next year. I also watch her kids regularly. Angie loves with her heart and cares deeply about her children, if they’re hers or are part of her daycare. She’s proven loyalty and dedication with her actions and with the other things she takes part in the community. She deserves the chance to represent Saugerties. After knowing Angie for over seven years, I know she will work hard and make positive changes to the town of Saugerties.
Alex Alvarez
Saugerties
The right stuff
II want to encourage Saugerties voters to cast their votes for Gaetana Ciarlante for town supervisor. Gaetana is a fearless leader with whom I have had the opportunity to work with on several projects. Her energy and devotion seem boundless, her creativity in finding solutions goes beyond the mundane. Her courage to stand up for what is right for her constituents makes her a valuable asset which will benefit the residents our town. I
am confident that she will serve as an excellent town supervisor.
Suzanne Van Wagenen
Saugerties
