Friday, April 26, 2013

Andrea Russo's Letter to the Editor April 24, 2013


I will be voting for Don Kerr and Rebecca Rotzler by “write in” ballot on May 7th.  I believe that they are the “types of people” that I do want to serve as my village trustees. 

Don and Rebecca are examples of the best kind of civic-minded individuals.  They have both given innumerable hours of their time to help others.  They have served as elected officials, worked on government committees, and volunteered their services in the community.

Don and I served as together as co-chairs of the joint town and village Public Access Committee for the past several years.  He has shared my passion and commitment to making sure that there is community television programming on Channel 23. Don’s own program, A Slice of New Paltz, offered close-ups of local residents, businesses and events that celebrated the specialness of our home.

Rebecca and I have known one another since 2003.  She and my husband, Michael Zierler, served on the Village Board together.   During her years on the village board, she was liaison to our first responders, Police, Fire, and Rescue Squad.  She is a person you can count on to show up when community response is needed, whether it is shoveling snow after a New Paltz blizzard or clearing out moldy basements for residents affected by Hurricane Sandy. 

Don and Rebecca appeal to me as open-minded, fair and hard working.  They are independent thinkers and open to listening to varying opinions.  They will seek factual data when making decisions that affect others.

As we consider changes to our government structure, I can trust that Rebecca and Don will represent my concerns and interests as a village resident.  Although I care about preserving services and not paying unnecessary taxes, I also need to know that I will be fairly represented on any new government board.

I believe that Don and Rebecca have the right type of character to continue to serve our community with leadership from the heart and mind.

Andrea R. Russo, New Paltz

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