Letter: In Support of the Election Date Change Referendum
As the Nov. 8 general election approaches, a Manchester Regular Republican Club members shares his views on the referendum
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Should the voters of Manchester move the May special election to the traditional date in November? This issue has bounced back and fourth for months.
The mayor and many of his friends have opposed the move. Many others including myself have favored the move. Our mayor and many of his friends are employed by our town in various positions from town council, various boards, commissions and the public works department. Could this be the reason Mayor Fressola is against the move?
It is also note worthy that the mayor and his friends have been in power in Manchester for more than 16 years. Could it be that from the mayor's prospective the $50,000 of our taxes dollars for the special election is just fine, as long as it keeps him in power?
I don't see this as a partisan issue. This is an issue for those in power of how do we keep ourselves in power. And for those out of power, myself included, how do we save money and have more even handed leaders?
To answer my own question: We move the election, save the $50,000 and allow more voters to participate in a November election. Please vote YES on local question No. 1 Tuesday, Nov. 8.
Henry Dudley
Planning Committee
Manchester Regular Republican Club
EyeOpener
9:22 am on Monday, November 7, 2011
If you want the Republican Club House to mix the business of the town with their selfish political objectives then by all means vote for nonpartisan elections to be held at the same date as partisan elections.
Michael Fressola
11:25 am on Monday, November 7, 2011
Dear Eye Opener, You hit the nail on the head.Their printed Agenda meeting of March,2011 clearly states that their goal was to run 3 candidates for seats on the council, as a Partisan Political Club to "TAKE CONTROL OF THE TOWNSHIP"
They say their interest is only saving the town money. If you believe that , I have a bridge for sale.the facts are that elections in May cost taxpayers less than$1.00
a year in total.I ask that if you want to keep Manchester NON PARTISAN Vote NO on the local Ballot Question.
Billabong
2:50 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
If the money really is insignificant, then the focus should be on the best way to get more people to the polls. Manchester's middle class families really need to make a concentrated effort due to time constraints a family responsibilities to get to the polls. In speaking with a number of parents and friends in the area, many are for the move to November because it's simply easier to vote in one November election than one in May and one in November.
Donald J Borst
4:31 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
Sure folks, let's believe another POLITICIAN. Lord knows, they never lie. Too bad they don't put their efforts toward helping their CONSTITUENTS , a dirty word, instead of slinging mud.
EyeOpener
3:24 pm on Monday, November 7, 2011
Billabong. Getting to the polls is only step one. How you vote, and for what you vote is the real issue. If people want to vote then they will make time to vote. If they really don't care, then what is the point? Might as well flip a coin.
Billabong
6:50 am on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
EyeOpener, I agree that you can't make someone vote but isn't it easier to attend one election than two? Now if the elections are consolidated and down the road the turnout numbers are basically the same, well then I'm pretty much wrong in my thoughts.