Dear Readers:
Here is a look at the Yorktown Town Board races:
Supervisor Candidates:
Don Peters (D-I-WF)----Michael Grace (R)---Susan Siegel (C-Yorktown Better Government)
As New York is one of four states that allow the addition of votes on all lines, Peters with three has an advantage. Peter's biggest negative is perception that his laid back approach meant he was not in charge. Two years ago he let Siegal define him and perception stuck Grace has made same mistake by allowing Siegel to define him as a part time Supervisor should he win. Nobody knows Yorktown better than Peters. Nobody knows government better than Siegel. Nobody knows the law and regulations better than Grace.
Running Yorktown like a fiefdom hurts Siegel.
Prediction:
This race in real terms boils down to Grace and Peters. Grace would win in a landslide if New York did not allow counting votes on all lines, but it does. Peters would win if Siegel was not on the ballot, but she is. Siegel is the spoiler. Who ever votes Siegel pulls from the least win this race.
My Pick: Peters will by attrition.
Council Candidates:
Dave Paganelli (R-C-I) ---Nick Bianco (R-C-I) ----Rich Campanero (D-WF)--James Martoano (D-WF)
Martorano and Bianco suffer from long-term-incumbent-itis. Mortorano 20 years. Bianco 16 years. How much "throw the bums out" mentality plays in this race will be a factor remains to be seen, but it is a factor they can do nothing about. Paganelli and Campanaro have difficult task of un-seating incumbents. Can they make the case that change will be better for Yorktown is question they must adress.
Bianco and Martorano have run adds taking credit for everything good in Yorktown. However, life is two dimensional. The must also take responsibility for Rt. 6 and Rt. 202 corridors and an increasingly empty Jefferson Valley Mall. They must take responsibility for perception that Yorktown is not business friendly. Can not blame everything on economy, as vacant store fronts were going on before economy tanked.
Capanero is this years Paganelli from two year ago, running for name recognition, though association with YAC helps a lot. Also Camanero is a one note candidate advocating more playing fields and open space. This is not this years primary focus for voters. Paganelli came very close last time out. Lead primary pack with most votes even more that Supervisor candidates. He is the 800 pound gorilla in the room. His candidacy threatens the re-election of either Martorano or Bianco . His presence on the Board would change entire demeanor of Town Government's interaction with residents. Will not tolerate rudeness or fools.
Prediction:
Voters will split ticket voting in one incumbent and one newbie, while voting out one incumbent and one newbie. It will be interesting to see which incumbent voters want back.
My Pick: Paganelli time has come, will be biggest vote getter. Bianco is incumbent chosen to stay an consituant service saves his day.
This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.
Anthony J. Bazzo
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THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com
PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/
BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar
NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/
THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/
PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com
YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org
PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com
ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/
PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
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Peekskill Democratic City Committee Blog:
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EDITOR'S NOTE:
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10/24/11
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