Blog Sept. 29
Sunday, September 29 - I spent this weekend up on Reynolds Road in Johnson
City in the Indian Ridge and Dellapenna Park areas. We got into some long
discussions on two main topics, dissolution of Johnson City and the Sewage
treatment plant. I appreciate the many residents who took time to share their
concerns and insights with me.
Among those I spoke with was John Sullivan, one of the leading proponents of
the dissolution initiative. As I explained to Mr. Sullivan, as a County Legislator I
would, of course, abide by any decision the residents of Johnson City take on the
dissolution measure. If requested by Johnson City or Town of Union subsequent
to a dissolution vote the county would provide whatever assistance it could and
work with the municipalities to assist in the process.
But as I told Mr. Sullivan, as a resident of Johnson City and as things stand now, I
would vote against the dissolution until we get more facts and learn more about
the process. I asked Mr. Sullivan to forward me any information he would like me
to review and I have offered to post it on my web site. I had already received
some documentation from the SaveJC organization (http://savejc.org) and I have
posted a scan of those documents here. When I get Mr. Sullivan’s files I will also
post those. I apologize if the quality is less than ideal but the originals I was
working from were not that clear.
With regard to the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment (BJCJSTP), it
is becoming clear this is an ideal case for consolidation. Such a measure should
save every resident and business in District 12 (Village of Johnson City, City of
Binghamton and Town of Dickinson) money on their sewage bill or at least limit
further increases and provide representation to on the Sewage Plant board of
directors and accountability. Broome County should take over this facility. We
need this vital infrastructure for economic development. I will provide much more
information on this very shortly.
On a lighter note, this weekend I was joined on the campaign trail by elections
dogs Mia (black Lab mix) and Riley (yellow lab mix). We still have to work on
perfecting the signage issue but I’ve got a good idea what to do next.
City in the Indian Ridge and Dellapenna Park areas. We got into some long
discussions on two main topics, dissolution of Johnson City and the Sewage
treatment plant. I appreciate the many residents who took time to share their
concerns and insights with me.
Among those I spoke with was John Sullivan, one of the leading proponents of
the dissolution initiative. As I explained to Mr. Sullivan, as a County Legislator I
would, of course, abide by any decision the residents of Johnson City take on the
dissolution measure. If requested by Johnson City or Town of Union subsequent
to a dissolution vote the county would provide whatever assistance it could and
work with the municipalities to assist in the process.
But as I told Mr. Sullivan, as a resident of Johnson City and as things stand now, I
would vote against the dissolution until we get more facts and learn more about
the process. I asked Mr. Sullivan to forward me any information he would like me
to review and I have offered to post it on my web site. I had already received
some documentation from the SaveJC organization (http://savejc.org) and I have
posted a scan of those documents here. When I get Mr. Sullivan’s files I will also
post those. I apologize if the quality is less than ideal but the originals I was
working from were not that clear.
With regard to the Binghamton-Johnson City Joint Sewage Treatment (BJCJSTP), it
is becoming clear this is an ideal case for consolidation. Such a measure should
save every resident and business in District 12 (Village of Johnson City, City of
Binghamton and Town of Dickinson) money on their sewage bill or at least limit
further increases and provide representation to on the Sewage Plant board of
directors and accountability. Broome County should take over this facility. We
need this vital infrastructure for economic development. I will provide much more
information on this very shortly.
On a lighter note, this weekend I was joined on the campaign trail by elections
dogs Mia (black Lab mix) and Riley (yellow lab mix). We still have to work on
perfecting the signage issue but I’ve got a good idea what to do next.
