FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 13, 2011

Contact: Matt Ossenfort, 518-694-1955

AMEDORE ASKS CUOMO FOR FLOOD RELIEF IN LETTER

In an open letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday, September 6, Assemblyman George Amedore (R,C,I-Rotterdam) requested the support of New York’s chief executive for the Flood Assessment Relief Act, based on legislation enacted in 2005 and again in 2007, in order to provide relief to homeowners and residents whose property was damaged due to recent heavy flooding from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee.

“Many people have lost their homes and belongings while other homeowners, renters and businesses of all sizes have suffered extensive damage from these floods,” said Amedore. “Even though their properties have immediately lost market value, they are still responsible for paying the full assessment according to the state’s property-tax laws. They need relief from this unfair tax treatment immediately.”

The Flood Assessment Relief Act provides a local option to retroactively reassess properties, which sustained at least 50% devaluation at the time of the flood. Amedore also asked that budgetary appropriations be made to offset the loss to municipalities and prevent across the board tax hikes to unaffected homeowners should the local option be exercised. In an additional effort to help families, homeowners and businesses, Amedore last week asked that the school districts and municipalities in the 105th Assembly district consider extending a 90-day, penalty-free period for property taxes due this month.

“This flooding will take a vast amount of personal resources for families and businesses to recover,” said Amedore. “I urge the Governor to be mindful of this situation and I thank him for his cooperation in the recovery efforts currently underway. I look forward to working with him through this tragedy for the benefit of the New Yorkers devastated by this natural disaster.”

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From:          For:

Norman L. Miller 793 Skyline Drive Schenectady, NY 12306 (518) 527-0307 E-mail: nmiller@lmnyconsult.com   Princetown Republican Committee

   

                                                                                                      For Immediate Release

  

“PRINCETOWN REPUBLICANS SELECT CANDIDATES”

 The Princetown Republican Committee has selected a slate of candidates who will run on a platform to promote: 1] Open and transparent government in Princetown; 2] Effective and honest communication with residents; 3] Dependable management of Princetown’s budget to provide residents with the best use of their tax dollars; 4] A realistic, balanced approach to keeping Princetown rural and a nice place to live. 

Mike Joyce of Ennis Road in Princetown has been selected for the position of Town Supervisor. He is a Project Manager with GENBRAND (formerly Nortel Networks). Mike is in charge of numerous engineering and operation teams, and oversees multi-million dollar budgets and contracts. He is looking forward to applying his fiscal management experience to develop more efficient ways to manage Princetown’s tax dollars. Mike is committed to working with town residents to keep Princetown rural and manage growth to best needs of the town and developers.  

Louis Esposito of Pangburn Road is running for re-election for a four year term on the Town Board. Lou is the owner of a truck transport business and is eager to continue using his management and business experience to help manage the town of Princetown. He serves on the national Board of Directors for the Independent Drivers Association. Lou is concerned with the current town leadership’s lack of openness regarding Princetown’s fiscal management and the restrictions they have put on public input at town meetings. 

Joe Jurczynski of Ennis Road is running for a four year term on the Town Board. Joe has served briefly on the Board to fill out a term in the fall of 2004. He has been a member of the Princetown Zoning Board of Appeals since 2005 and was Chairman of the Princetown Comprehensive Plan Revision committee from 2006 thru 2009. He is employed as an engineer with General Electric’s Steam Turbine Engineering Division.  

Like his team members, Joe is concerned with the lack of openness in government and questionable fiscal policies in Princetown. He believes the future character of the town and will depend on astute management development to preserve the rural atmosphere so valued by town residents.

 

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