9/18/11
It’s interesting to read the comments of Mayoral and Common Council candidates running for office in the November Municipal election especially the candidates for Mayor. Most candidates talk about: “we must create jobs or we must encourage job growth in New Britain” and “work to lower taxes.” The readers should and must be careful to check the records of candidates with regard to their actions on these issues especially the veteran politicos that have a record of voting on the issues. A couple of issues have dominated the local “news” for the past five months that to me are important when discussing ‘”jobs”, taxes and economic growth for New Britain. The issues are, the now dead Aquinas renovation proposal and the yet to be decided COSTCO/SGC proposal. In both issues a handful of opponents have dominated the issues using arguments that play right into the delay and obstruction tactics of Council Democrats. These tactics are not about Democratic rectitude but rather about hoping to block anything positive proposed by a Republican Mayor. Since the Aquinas proposal has been defeated, I’ll concentrate on the COSTCO proposal.
COSTCO opponents, in my opinion have presented personally selfish arguments, especially those of two CCSU professors that are non-residents. Their arguments have nothing to do with jobs, the economy or taxes but rather, holding on to their own jobs at CCSU. So much for rectitude!
Local opponents have concentrated on the Stanley deed/trust. Even though a new plan for the golf course eliminates the use of AW Stanley Park the opponents keep coming back with another obstacle, e.g., you’re still going to use a sliver of the park, you’re going to increase traffic, etc. Trueworthy and the Dems love it because their Mayoral front-runner has gone on record as against COSTCO. Also, some residents have threatened to sue if COSTCO is approved
If the delays continue, COSTCO will walk; gone will be about $4 M in revenue, $4.75K in annual taxes and other fees. As I have said before, there will always be questions; the COSTCO project will never be perfect. The sad thing is that the common good for the 71 K people of New Britain will be sacrificed for the false rectitude of a handful of residents and SOME ethically corrupt members of the majority political party of New Britain.
Lou Salvio; 103 Russwin Rd.; New Britain 860.225.9992
Monday, September 19, 2011
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5 comments:
In New Britain Republicans always live in the district they represent, while Lib Dems often live outside their district and use their parent's address to cheat their constituents.
Ot is a wonder that your ego doesn't cause ypu to explode.
Did yu rver think that people are tired of your rambling
Hey anonymous do you have trouble typing or is it seeing? Learn how to spell if you're going to trash someone! Lou is correct when he lifts the covers from these liberals. The only jobs they want are for themselves and their cronies. As for the professors, tell them to go to the brook next to the campus if they want to study the flora and fauna of the region!
" Anonymous said...
Ot is a wonder that your ego doesn't cause ypu to explode.
Did yu rver think that people are tired of your rambling
September 20, 2011 4:37 AM"
Mr. Anonymous:
Nobody forces you to read Frank's blog, Lou's posts or anything else for that matter. Also try being sober when you type, it helps to prevent typos.
Anonymous said...
In New Britain Republicans always live in the district they represent, while Lib Dems often live outside their district and use their parent's address to cheat their constituents.
Does this refer to a state representative who has lived for years in an apartment in Hartford and continues to use his mother's address to qualify for an address in his district?
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