Saturday, November 03, 2007

Citizens of Cohocton

The Reform Cohocton Candidates have had the privilege of meeting many of you in the Town of Cohocton and Atlanta in the past few weeks. You have shaken our hands, welcomed us into your homes, and chatted with us on your porches and in your yards. Thank you very much for allowing us your time and the wonderful conversations we have had.

Reform Cohocton has given you the voters a choice this election. A choice to have a say in your community by having more than one candidate to choose from in each elected position. Too often in local government elected officials get too comfortable in their positions and though the town may need a change they don't want to give up their power. We do not let the President of the United States stay and get too comfortable in his position and we should not keep local incumbents in forever either. One may do the job well but when left in office too long they become stagnant and feel there is no other way, with new people come new ideas and this town may need a fresh outlook on how to grow and prosper.

The recent news of the closing of the Community Bank is alarming. The Town board was asleep at the wheel. This is something they should have worked full-time to prevent. It leaves our town without a needed asset and inconveniences everyone especially our senior citizens who may not drive.

We the people need to work together to encourage business growth and prosperity for all. We need to keep what we have and find a way to fill Main Street with new enterprise not more vacant store fronts. Cohocton government needs to be under one roof. We need to consolidate not incur more expense by duplicating town offices in multiple locations.

Cohocton is a proud town with a proud past. Let's work together to return OUR TOWN to all the residents. A thank you in advance for your consideration and please come out and vote for REFORM COHOCTON CANDIDATES on November 6.

7E - Judith HALL - Supervisor
8E - Blair K. HALL - Town Clerk
9E - Stoner CLARK - Town Justice
10E - Cesare TACCONE - Town Council
11E - Stephen H. TRUDE - Town Council
13E - Rebecca CONARD - Town Assessor
14E - Bonnie PALMITER - Town Assessor

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