Ulster Logic By Len Bernardo

Kevin Cahill Remembers Dietrich Werner

2009-12-17T00:25:00.002-05:00

Dietrich's wife, Gayle is asking that in lieu of flowers for Dietrich, that donations be made in his name to the Century House.

Below is a link where donations can be made
in lieu of flowers for Dietrich

The following are memories about Dietrich
written by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill

I want to thank Assemblyman Cahill for getting back to me so quickly with some fond memories.
Len Bernardo

I've known Dietrich for many many years. I first met him when I was about 12. Dietrich was the first "hippie" in my neighborhood when I was a kid. He had long scraggly hair and already his trademark bushy beard, though it was quite dark in those days. His then wife, Jeannie, was a beautiful woman with long straight, I think it was blonde, hair, right out of 60's central casting. His apartment was downstairs from my brother's and around the corner from where I grew up. His house was filled with hippie posters, hippie decorations, everything that was forbidden in every other living room in the neighborhood. The clearest memory was the motorcycle he kept in that room. He told my siblings and me that it was a hat rack. Telling the other kids in the neighborhood that the hippie guy had a motorcycle for a hat rack was one of the simple oft repeated wonders of my youth.

Even if that was all there was to him, Dietrich would have been etched in my memory forever. But our paths would cross many times again in life.

After a short while, my brother Dennis and his new bride moved and so did Dietrich and Jeannie. Once the older brother connection was gone, I lost track Dietrich for a while. The next I heard of him were wild tales about him being a farmer in Central America. In fact, legend was that it was a huge plantation, not a scruffy little dirt farm. That might have had other connotations back then, but it was simply exotic to me, a kid who's big adventure up to that point was staying at my Aunt's house in the Bronx once when I was eight.
Sometime in the early 70's I recall seeing Dietrich again. He was in Rosendale by then and along with the Brothers Guldy, a key reason I have ever since felt that Rosendale was like my second home. Rosendale was a special place in the beginning of the 70's. "Rednecks" and long hairs coexisted peacefully, even happily. Dietrich was part of making that bridge between generations.

Later that decade when I was a college student, I actually got to know Dietrich even more than when I was a kid. He was dabbling in this and that and, I believe he was already with Gayle and running a business of some sort. I want to say they had a shop on Main Street and some other real estate related business, but it was so unimportant to our friendship that I never really knew. What I did know is that he shared my belief that Rosendale Village should be allowed to continue to exist. We worked on a campaign to elect "Uncle Willy" Guldy mayor and to save the village. That was a year or two before Willy ran for President of the United States. Both efforts came out in a similar way. Willy was not elected, nor was the village saved. But alliances and friendships were formed that remained forever. In addition to being a person from my youth and also an ally in a local struggle, I was also fascinated by how Dietrich crossed over from what was the youth movement to the "establishment." I'm not sure when Dietrich became a Rosendale police commissioner, but many of us took great comfort that someone from the counter culture could assume such a position of responsibility. For me, it affirmed my faith in our legal system.

Dietrich and I shared a love of politics and local history. His and Gayle's work at the Century House and in reviving interest in Rosendale Cement and our long local historical relationship with stone, cement and the like was something from which everyone in our area benefited. Their preservation of the Snyder Estate and display of precious local artifacts ranging from a private railroad, amazing carriages to priceless photographs and arcane signs and tools are not just a local treasures, but truly gifts to posterity. The sense and sensibility they imbued in our community from festivals celebrating the river, creeks, canals and towns, and through their Century House Natural News periodical, made all of our culture richer and better. I suspect that much of that will continue under the careful eye of Gayle, but even she would acknowledge that it just won't be the same without Dietrich.

Most people who I know today and who know that I was close with Dietrich think it sprang from his involvement with the Independence Party. It is true that we talked regularly about all that stuff and it is also true that Dietrich was very much responsible for me securing the Independence Party nomination in most of my campaigns for the Assembly. While I fully respected his need for party neutrality, we talked and some would say conspired to assure that good Democratic candidates had a clear shot at the endorsement, as well.

The Indy fundraising dinners were among the most interesting of all the local political rituals. Dietrich would assemble Democrats, Republicans, the occasional third party candidate and his own party faithful for a fun and delicious night in a place like the Downtown Cafe -- a far stretch from the big banquet hall dinners the more conventional parties relied upon. The tables were always decorated with some of Gayle's handiwork. The food was selected to be more a feast than a dinner. And the program was all Dietrich. He carefully choreographed who got to speak when to make sure to keep it from becoming a Democratic or Republican event. He did it with such style, most people didn't realize that it was planned confusion.

Liberal, libertarian, human, parochial and worldly are some of the words that would accurately describe Dietrich's politics. I always felt that he was a Democrat in his heart, but his mindset was purely Independence! He was a man of many admirable qualities, but there is one above all that I will treasure. Dietrich was loyal to his friends. He respected his friendships and treated them as bonds to be honored, not taken for granted and never broken.

Over the years, I watched Dietrich's scraggly hair smooth and his bushy dark beard lighten. Both took on a sheen of white that gave his appearance both the gravitas and warmth that his soul deserved.

It is not exactly fair to say I will miss Dietrich. In fact, I miss him already.

Kevin Cahill

Rest in Peace Dietrich

2009-12-16T11:57:00.007-05:00

Pictured above, two people that will be missed Dietrich and Phil
(also pictured Michael Montella)

Dietrich E. Werner, former Ulster County Chairman of the Independence Party, of state Route 213 in Rosendale, died on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at Benedictine Hospital in Kingston. Further memorial servie information will be announced. Arrangements by George J. Moylan Funeral Home, 2053 State Route 32.

We were first alerted to the news of Dietrich's passing by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill's office. Dietrich was a longtime friend of Assemblyman Kevin Cahill's.

Dietrich was determined to make a positive difference in the lives of people in Ulster County. He worked tirelessly - whether you agreed with him or not. He knew every single person involved in politics on any town board, any road supervisor, any mayor, or any dog catcher (animal control officer) and never forgot them year to year.

He was also passionate about the history of the Town of Rosendale and worked tirelessly to preserve the history of the Century House at the Snyder Estate.

Dave Bell, a former member of the Executive Committee of the Ulster County Independence Party says with compassion that "he will miss the old codger".

Dietrich's wife, Gayle is asking that in lieu of flowers for Dietrich, that donations be made in his name to the Century House.

Below is a link where donations can be made
in lieu of flowers for Dietrich

The following are memories about Dietrich written by Assemblyman Kevin Cahill
I've known Dietrich for many many years. I first met him when I was about 12. Dietrich was the first "hippie" in my neighborhood when I was a kid. He had long scraggly hair and already his trademark bushy beard, though it was quite dark in those days. His then wife, Jeannie, was a beautiful woman with long straight, I think it was blonde, hair, right out of 60's central casting. His apartment was downstairs from my brother's and around the corner from where I grew up. His house was filled with hippie posters, hippie decorations, everything that was forbidden in every other living room in the neighborhood. The clearest memory was the motorcycle he kept in that room. He told my siblings and me that it was a hat rack. Telling the other kids in the neighborhood that the hippie guy had a motorcycle for a hat rack was one of the simple oft repeated wonders of my youth.

Even if that was all there was to him, Dietrich would have been etched in my memory forever. But our paths would cross many times again in life.

After a short while, my brother Dennis and his new bride moved and so did Dietrich and Jeannie. Once the older brother connection was gone, I lost track Dietrich for a while. The next I heard of him were wild tales about him being a farmer in Central America. In fact, legend was that it was a huge plantation, not a scruffy little dirt farm. That might have had other connotations back then, but it was simply exotic to me, a kid who's big adventure up to that point was staying at my Aunt's house in the Bronx once when I was eight.
Sometime in the early 70's I recall seeing Dietrich again. He was in Rosendale by then and along with the Brothers Guldy, a key reason I have ever since felt that Rosendale was like my second home. Rosendale was a special place in the beginning of the 70's. "Rednecks" and long hairs coexisted peacefully, even happily. Dietrich was part of making that bridge between generations.

Later that decade when I was a college student, I actually got to know Dietrich even more than when I was a kid. He was dabbling in this and that and, I believe he was already with Gayle and running a business of some sort. I want to say they had a shop on Main Street and some other real estate related business, but it was so unimportant to our friendship that I never really knew. What I did know is that he shared my belief that Rosendale Village should be allowed to continue to exist. We worked on a campaign to elect "Uncle Willy" Guldy mayor and to save the village. That was a year or two before Willy ran for President of the United States. Both efforts came out in a similar way. Willy was not elected, nor was the village saved. But alliances and friendships were formed that remained forever. In addition to being a person from my youth and also an ally in a local struggle, I was also fascinated by how Dietrich crossed over from what was the youth movement to the "establishment." I'm not sure when Dietrich became a Rosendale police commissioner, but many of us took great comfort that someone from the counter culture could assume such a position of responsibility. For me, it affirmed my faith in our legal system.

Dietrich and I shared a love of politics and local history. His and Gayle's work at the Century House and in reviving interest in Rosendale Cement and our long local historical relationship with stone, cement and the like was something from which everyone in our area benefited. Their preservation of the Snyder Estate and display of precious local artifacts ranging from a private railroad, amazing carriages to priceless photographs and arcane signs and tools are not just a local treasures, but truly gifts to posterity. The sense and sensibility they imbued in our community from festivals celebrating the river, creeks, canals and towns, and through their Century House Natural News periodical, made all of our culture richer and better. I suspect that much of that will continue under the careful eye of Gayle, but even she would acknowledge that it just won't be the same without Dietrich.

Most people who I know today and who know that I was close with Dietrich think it sprang from his involvement with the Independence Party. It is true that we talked regularly about all that stuff and it is also true that Dietrich was very much responsible for me securing the Independence Party nomination in most of my campaigns for the Assembly. While I fully respected his need for party neutrality, we talked and some would say conspired to assure that good Democratic candidates had a clear shot at the endorsement, as well.

The Indy fundraising dinners were among the most interesting of all the local political rituals. Dietrich would assemble Democrats, Republicans, the occasional third party candidate and his own party faithful for a fun and delicious night in a place like the Downtown Cafe -- a far stretch from the big banquet hall dinners the more conventional parties relied upon. The tables were always decorated with some of Gayle's handiwork. The food was selected to be more a feast than a dinner. And the program was all Dietrich. He carefully choreographed who got to speak when to make sure to keep it from becoming a Democratic or Republican event. He did it with such style, most people didn't realize that it was planned confusion.

Liberal, libertarian, human, parochial and worldly are some of the words that would accurately describe Dietrich's politics. I always felt that he was a Democrat in his heart, but his mindset was purely Independence! He was a man of many admirable qualities, but there is one above all that I will treasure. Dietrich was loyal to his friends. He respected his friendships and treated them as bonds to be honored, not taken for granted and never broken.

Over the years, I watched Dietrich's scraggly hair smooth and his bushy dark beard lighten. Both took on a sheen of white that gave his appearance both the gravitas and warmth that his soul deserved.

It is not exactly fair to say I will miss Dietrich. In fact, I miss him already.

Kevin Cahill

Meet the Candidates BBQ

2009-08-25T01:50:00.001-04:00

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OTBs, PRIMARIES AND EVENTS

2009-08-12T09:28:00.002-04:00

As you know the Independence Party Executive Committee took a lot of time to interview all of the Legislative candidates, yet there are candidates that were not endorsed by our party in three legislative districts that have filed OTB petitions that have forced a write in primary for September 15.

Also, in the County judicial race, we have endorsed Don Williams and we will continue to work for Don. Because the law allow him to be challenged in a primary without his opponent getting authorization from the Independence Party, he will be in a primary election on September 15 as well. His primary is not a write-in, both names will appear on the ballot.

We have an event coming up that is called the Red, White and Blues. Butch Dener has put together an all-star band, which includes Levon Helms musicians. More details to follow. It will be at the Skate Time 209 parking lot, Sunday, August 30. We will have a BBQ and fun will be had by all.

In September, we will start our Independence Party Town Hall meetings where we plan to bring in our Independence Party endorsed candidates to discuss issues.

If you are interested in helping out of participating in any of these two events, please e-mail me at LB4455@aol.com

We will be sending out postcards to all Independence Party members to alert them of the first event.

City of Kingston Endorsements

2009-07-03T16:22:00.004-04:00

City of Kingston Alderman Endorsements
Ward 1 Andi Turco-Levin
Ward 2 Thomas Hoffay
Ward 3 Charles Landi
Ward 4 Jeanne Edwards
Ward 5 Richard Cahill, Sr.
Ward 6 Ron Polacco
Ward 7 Bill Reynolds
Ward 8 Todd Langdon
Ward 9 Hayes Clement

Ulster County Judge and Clerk Endorsements

2009-06-30T14:26:00.001-04:00

Don Williams and Nina Postupack have been endorsed by the Ulster County Independence Party for Ulster County Court Judge and for Ulster County Clerk.

Endorsements

2009-06-23T22:16:00.000-04:00

We are pleased to announce the 2009 Legislative candidates that have been endorsed by the Ulster County Independence Party.

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Racial Slurs

2009-06-06T19:03:00.000-04:00

It has be reported on other Blogs, at the Independence party fundraiser, that Legislator Frank Felicello allegedly made a remark that was inappropriate to a staff person at the Holiday Inn. Let me make this crystal clear, the Independence Party has ZERO tolerance for this kind of behavior.

Len

The Reform we need Period.

2009-06-05T04:44:00.001-04:00

Senate GOP: Change the system -- Page 1 -- Times Union - Albany NY:2038:

Please click and read this. This is the reform I was talking about tonight at the fundraiser.

Thanks Len

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Thank You

2009-06-05T00:38:00.000-04:00

I want to thank all of the candidates, committeemen, chair people and friends that attended tonight's fundraiser. A special thank you to George Devine who understands my vision for the Independence Party. A special thank you to all of the Independence Party Committee who made tonight possible... Fawn Tantillo, Cos Trapani, and Cynthia Wadnola. As I said, our vision of growing the Independence Party to 10,000 to 15,000 voters over the next two to three years is one of our goals, as well as bringing reform to our Ulster County Government. I tried to make it clear tonight that we are going to be nominating candidates that have a like vision of reform, good government and a responsible government to the taxpayers. On a personal note, I would like to say that I felt the night was a great success and that I had a great time and hope that everyone who attended feels the same way. Thank you again. Len

Independence Party Fundraiser

2009-05-30T23:50:00.000-04:00

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Our guest for our first Independence Fundraiser will be Tom Connolly our NYS First Vice Chairman. All are welcome!

See you there,

Len Bernardo

The Latest

2009-05-27T10:33:00.000-04:00

The Ulster County Legislators are the elected eyes and ears of the taxpayers. When information is withheld from Legislators, it is the same as withholding it from the taxpayers. According to Dave Donaldson, Chairman of the Ulster County Legislature, he – Dave – was never told by Sheriff Van Blarcum or Ulster County Executive Mike Hein of any of the allegations at the Ulster County Jail. Therefore, none of the Ulster County Legislators were informed of this either – neither Democratic nor Republican. As a taxpayer and party leader, I am outraged at this political maneuvering to keep this from the Legislators. I believe that the Times Herald Record got it 100% right in their May 21, 2009 Op Ed piece when they said that “Officials in Ulster Fail Again to Get It” and that the Democratic Committee Chairman [Frank Dart] should “make sure that ALL are informed in the future”. The question is if VanBlarcum didn’t tell any of the County Legislators, who did he tell? He had to tell someone because a lawyer was hired to represent the County. I’m confused. Let’s hope that the Legislators stop carrying The Executive’s water, and work to create a true separation of Government branches.

I have taken the time to call Chairman Donaldson, the Majority and Minority Leaders, and several Legislators. Everyone that I have talked to agrees that taxpayers must be represented equally - not based on party lines. Legislative Committee Chairs and Committee members are appointed by the Chairman of the Legislature , David Donaldson. Both the Majority and Minority Leaders are included in this process but as a recommendation only.

I am glad that transparency in Government is an area that both Chairman Donaldson and I agree on. Moving forward, I believe that the Legislators should be informed if there are any other lawsuits out there, without having to ask – that’s what transparency is. Additionally, if there are other cases out there, what is the exposure to the Ulster County taxpayers? How much money is budgeted for this and where is the money coming from to pay for these lawsuits?

In keeping with that theme of transparency, the way in which these matters are accounted for should be looked at as well. It is my understanding that they are currently under a line called “consulting fees”. In my businesses, legal fees are classified on my financial reports as legal fees and consulting fees are fees paid to consultants, not to attorneys for legal work. The Times Herald Record recommendation that there be a meeting that is open to the public “(so that the County can see that all of us are committed to open and clear communication)”, would be an excellent way to handle review of the expenses and how they are classified.

Also looming out there on the horizon are other two very important. One issue is access by the Legislators to the Department Heads (aka the Gag order by the Executive). Regarding the gag order, I must again defer to the Times Herald Record Op Ed May 21 piece (Officials in Ulster Fail Again to Get It). The other issue is the budget. In my discussion with Chairman Donaldson, he has told me that the Legislature is considering hiring an outside company to be the eyes and ears for the taxpayers/Legislators. The same company does work for the Legislatures in Orange and Dutchess Counties as well. Having an outside company is a great idea as long full access and disclouser to all information is available and the Executive is hands off. NO oversight by Lomita, please he has enough to say as Ways and Means Chair. In business you never use a fox to watch a hen house. Perhaps Dave can try someone else perhaps a Rich Parete or Wayne Harris, or both maybe a little check and balance. Let them do their jobs. The fact is that this company can be a great asset to the Comptroller as well to fix any issues that arise. Additionally, perhaps Chairman Donaldson will carry a resolution that would create a plain English budget without items hidden throughout it and a No Gag Resolution. Thanks , Len

Independence Party County Update

2009-05-22T21:21:00.000-04:00

The fundraiser for the Ulster County Independence Party is Thursday, June 4, 2009.
Click Here for the invitation.

I want to thank Frank Skartados for helping the CDL bill to pass in the Assembly.
Chan Rivera and all of the FASNY members in Ulster County are grateful.

Fawn Tantillo will be reaching out to candidates this week to set up interview for candidates seeking the endorsement of the Independence Party.
We have asked that the Chairmen of the other parties submit a list of candidates seeking the Independence endorsement so that we can cross reference that with the candidate surveys that we have received. We don't want anyone to be left out of the interview process.

We are looking forward the interview process. Please don't hesitate to call Fawn or myself if you have any questions. Or contact us by e-mail
Len = LB4455@aol.com Fawn = Tantillo@aol.com

Thanks
Len

Party Business

2009-04-29T03:29:00.000-04:00

Let me take a moment and let you know what I have been up to.

I have been interviewing committee people for the Independence Party . All the folks names will be announced within a week or so. I am happy to say that Coz in the Southern Ulster is staying and is a great guy. I am happy to have him on our team.
Met with the Chairman of the Legislature, Dave Donaldson.
Chatted with Assemblyman Peter Lopez - who is also a great guy who always has an open door to the Independence Party. He made a great speech at the Republican Fundraiser in Saugerties. If anyone has a copy of the speech, I would like to get a copy of it.
Had a healthy chat with Assemblyman Frank Skartados. (This is a guy that we may get behind in the future..... Business owner.... feels the pain of the taxpayer and walks the talk of the jobs line.
Have a call into Assemblyman Kevin Cahill requesting a meeting.
Have met with the Republican candidate and possible Democratic candidates for County Clerk.
Have met with three of four possible County Judge candidates on the Republican side. Have not met with any of the Democratic Judge candidates yet. (none of the Democratic judge candidates have contacted me to seek the endorsement)
Have attended and will continue to attend both Republican and Democratic Caucuses, and Legislative meetings.... (watching the Legislators vote)
Attended the League of Women Voters discussion on Golden Hill as to whether or not it should continue to be run by Ulster County and rebuilt at a cost of approximately 90 million collars or if it should be privately run. Let me note that there was no request for stimulus money for the rebuild of Golden Hill in the submission to the Governor that our County Executive submitted. Not the Boxer Patterson, as the letter was addressed. This was a Hugh Reynolds catch. Perhaps Reynolds could apply for the County proof reader job for Vinny the Press Release guy.
Attended several Center for Innovation job creation breakfasts. We need jobs in Ulster County!!!!
Attended the Lodging Coalition annual meeting. Or as I called it the "Where is the off switch on John Guerin?" What the heck did Mike Hein do to John Guerin??????
I hosted a fundraiser forMike Madsen in Kingston, Ward Nine with our County Comptroller Eliot Auerbach.
I am working on a fundraiser for the Independence Party.
I am working on enrolling college students in the Independence Party
Launched HudsonValleyVoter.com, the Independence Party website for the Hudson Valley Independence Parties. The website will become a sources of information, party platform, events, candidate surveys, and other news about the party. If you are interested in staying informed via e-mail, please sign up by clicking on the "stay informed" button. We need enrollment, so if you are non-enrolled or in a party and are unhappy with your Party - join the Independence Party.
We always need volunteers! Make this election season count make it your passion help me send the message to the Candidates that we WANT JOBS, TAX Reform, More Action and less Politics as usual and Leaders we can Trust.

Len

KCR Redux

2009-04-28T23:37:00.000-04:00

When I started this blog I thought it would be a great way to build discussion points for the Radio show on KCR. I hit a bump in the road with Walter Maxwell and as the poll showed he got some political pressure not to have me on the Wednesday show. I will continue the fight to get the Independence voice out to the taxpayers of Ulster County on KCR. I am thinking of asking Hugh Reynolds("KING MAKER") to start a Blog with me, yes the "King of the Universe" (as Hugh called me) in his column for help.
Last Monday I was asked to host the show with Gary Bischoff. It was the first show and it went very well. We took several calls, one caller was happy to get the Independence voice or opinion, hoped it will continue. We took three or four calls about the plastic bag Resolution asking the Taxpayers to dig in the pockets for Ten Cents a plastic bag to encourage the use of cloth reusable bags. For those of you who don't know where the Independence party stands on this issue, I will just say it is issue of less legislation we don't need a law we need more education. Please understand this is not a TAX, the money is collected by the stores as revenue, that does not go to the County. After the show Gary and I had a cup of coffee and discussed other ways to reduce the use of plastic bags and to encourage the use of cloth bags without charging us a dime. I can only hope he was listening. Remember what I said during my campaign we are not ATM machines and we do not want to see ONE MORE TAX. Please come out to the public hearing for the plastic bags. While Gary is thinking about having me on every other Monday please call in and ask him to let me be his co host on Monday's. Let your voices be heard. Please be respectful, name calling as one caller found out will not be tolerated and you will be disconnected.
Thanks, Len

Accountablity does it ever start...The Taxpayers only hope are our Legislators

2009-03-23T10:53:00.001-04:00

It is time that our local Government start being accountable to the taxpayers of Ulster county. In his Majority Platform Address, the Majority Leader Brian Cahill stated:

"Our Charter is more specific regarding our role. Not only must we concentrate on our responsibilities as policy and lawmakers, but we are specifically charged with being budgetary watchdogs -- a check of -- and balance to -- the Executive branch of the County government. We will be able, as the definition says, to be more deliberative and thoughtful in our initiatives, proposed policy changes, system improvements and program development. No longer saddled with day to day oversight responsibilities, we should dedicate our time to delving deeper into the substantive background of the issues before us. We should be creative, innovative and now, to a new degree, objective."

So when does this start? When do they start to holding the County Executive's feet to the fire? What I have seen so far is a lack of transparency with Departments Heads not allowed to speak to the Press or Legislators until it is approved by the Executive. Department Heads not showing up to Committee meetings because then don't have the permission from the Executive to attend those meetings. The Executive was elected as stated above to run the day to day operation of the County, so lets have him focus on that. If he has time to play with seniors in the summer games that is a great feel good initiative. But let's have a well run government first.

What about a quarterly review of the budget? Where are we with sales tax revenue? How many hires have we had in the quarter? Are the departments on budget? Are there any outstanding court cases against the County and what is the exposure to the taxpayers? All questions that should be asked during a quarterly review. Ask our Comptroller to create a "Plain English" version of the budget. Remember my words, "The Taxpayers are not personal ATM machines".

We need a Fleet Manager that was debated for years, all we get now is a political appointee, what happened to hiring the best qualified person for the job? I must say the our Comptroller was heading in the right direction but he has definitely got stone walled.

The Legislators are the taxpayers only hope. Please start being fiscally responsible. Start to support our Comptroller, and work with him to audit departments for best practices and take effective measures to reduce costs. Start with departments like Social Service that represent 60%+ of our total county budget. Save some taxpayers money for heaven sakes.

As for stimulus money, before ONE DIME IS SPENT how about putting oversight in place and do the correct due diligence so we waste NO money.

We don't need task forces, what we need is need lower taxes, more jobs. Let's get this County moving in the right direction.

It is an Election year for the Legislators and the Independence party is looking forward to working with all of you, the word this year is "REFORM". I look forward to the comments we receive on this Blog.

Thank You,
Len

Change In Plans

2009-03-20T00:30:00.000-04:00

It seems that the management at KCR have changed their minds as it regards my radio show "Ulster Logic". My intention was to work toward a weekly timeslot to discuss the views of the voters and taxpayers of Ulster County as they relate to our new form of government. Today, after a meeting with the management of KCR, we agreed that I will call in and discuss this with their elected political guests that are on the show. I do intend to do this, so please listen in and I will be calling in starting Monday to ask questions.

Thanks so much, this says a lot about our new transparent government, Len.

Ulster Logic - 920am Wednesday mornings at 7:30

2009-03-03T21:03:00.000-05:00

Please join me on Wednesday Mornings at 7:30am on Kingston Public Radio 920 AM for my radio show, Ulster Logic.

We are going to be discussing current events in Ulster County and trying to find some logic in the goings on of Ulster County.

Please use the blog to post any topics that you would like to discuss or guests that you would like to hear from on the show.

Len