Liverpool Together represents us
A village resident's letter about why representation matters, from the Eagle Star-Review :
Representing us
To the editor:
Again and again, I hear from my neighbors that their major concern in the Village of Liverpool is the traffic and poor road maintenance. Yet, the county executive has made it clear that he wants to limit traffic on Onondaga Lake Parkway to create a bike path around the lake. This would increase traffic problems in the village.
It is crucial that in this year’s election village residents elect a mayor who will represent us on this issue as well as others. I was very concerned when I read in Chris Fadden’s campaign piece that she is employed as a personnel director for Onondaga County government. This is a management/confidential position for which she did not take a civil service exam and which does not offer her civil service protection. Essentially, she serves “at the pleasure” of the county executive.
The Onondaga County executive has already demonstrated his willingness to make deals with elected officials when he provided $4.5 million to County Legislator Charles Garland’s district in return for his vote on the aquarium.
The village does not need a mayor who has such an obvious conflict of interest. How hard could Chris Fadden fight her boss on behalf of her village constituents on the Parkway traffic issue – or any other conflict of interest? I want the Village of Liverpool to retain its sense of community and this important election will make a difference in whether we do or not. The current board gave us Amazon and I don’t want any more of the same. I want the energy and fresh ideas of Stacy Finney as mayor and Melissa Cassidy and Rachel Ciotti as trustees. Please join me in voting for them on Tuesday, June 20.
Margie Ward
Liverpool
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