Ok, everone is getting all heated up and passionate on their choice for mayor. Let's look at another aspect of this election that we will be deciding this coming Tuesday. In addition to electing a mayor and council people we will be looking at four different levies here in the ville.
According to the MJ there will be two county wide issues to be voted on. The biggest one getting most of the attention is the MRDD/Robert Bycroft new levy. If passed it will generate an additional $3.5 million a year. This is in addition to the four existing levies that will generate $6.3 million plus the state and federal tax revenues that add another $3.4 million income. We county residents just approved a replacement levy for them last May. On top of all that it came out in the papers this past week that they have a $6 million balance already on the books.
Now I'm all for supporting and recommending that we support the special needs people. However, in this case I'm inclined to agree with my friend up the river on this issue. Yea operating costs are going up. Just ask anyone trying to pay their heating costs. To me the money in the bank and anticipated revenue look pretty good to maintain and continue the services at MRDD. We recommend voting no for this issue. As Mr. Stewart said, if Bill Devon's predictions turn out to be correct we can address this at a later date.
The second county wide issue we will be looking at is the 1 mill operating levy that will be on the ballot for the County Career Center. It is a new levy that will be used to upgrade equipment and make improvements to the facilities. The last time they asked us for money was 13 years ago in 1994.
The Career Center is part of our educational system that prepares some of our students in various trades. Not every child is cut out or wants to go on to college after high school. The ones that attend CC Career Center get training in fields that are just as important as doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs. They are the ones that will be providing integral services that is needed in every community. The tax bite will be a small price to pay for this much needed part of school system. We recommend voting yes on this levy.
Locally in our village we will be voting on two levies. The first is the 1.4 mill renewal levy for our Fire Dept. Wellsville is fortunate to have a top notch fire department. Many of us have seen them in action and I'm always impressed with their professionalism and well trained personnel. Our fire department consists of a small full time force and the volunteers. These good people work extremely well as one unit when the alarm rings with the common goal to protect us and our structures. I rest easy knowing they are there if needed. Maintaining that service is an important part of Wellsville's infrastructure. We heartily recommend voting yes for the fire levy. This is the kind of levy I like. It will not cost us any additional taxes.
The second local levy that we will be voting on is the 0.5 replacement levy for the the floodwall. This part of our infrastructure was first used in 1942 and several times over the years have save the biggest part of our village from the ravages of rising water. Making it a replacement levy will enable taking advantage of the reevaluated real estate rates but it will still be a very small price to pay for the service it provides. Also it is very important to show we are doing everything possible within our means to maintain the floodwall. Down the road when we apply for state and federal aid to refurbish the floodwall it will be a plus in getting that help. We also heartily recommend voting yes for the floodwall levy.
Come next Tuesday, November 6th, the polls will be open for 13 hours from 6:30 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. Surely if you're eligible and registered you will be able to go vote in that time frame. The Election Board predicted a light turn out. Let's show them we ville people take our right to vote seriously.
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Yeah, maybe even Dave Lloyd could show up to vote. That would be a change.
I hope the Lloydettes have gotten Dave registered so he can vote for the levy's this time. How embarrassing would that be. Maybe as embarassing as that audit. No, it wouldnt be that bad.
I will vote for the flood wall and fire levy's. I wont take Dave Lloyds poor job performance out on the firemen.
I have to take exception to the Indian Chief comment. I am a Native American and get tired of hearing things like "Hey Chief how's it going"
i am surprised dave hasn't quit the campaign yet he quit everything else he quit voting because of the administration he quit being fire chief because of the administration blah blah blah
is it me or do i see a blaming problem.
Worried and not much class!
Boy are you people worried. And the class you show, is it at a very low standard. (None) Keep up the good work part timers. You gay's are the best, or is it guy's?
BTW....does Surace even support the fire and floodwall levys. I was not sure about that. Just kind of curious why he wouldnt have those signs in his yard to show support. Maybe Boss HOgg would get mad if Surace actually supported anything pertaining to the firemen.
If the mayor had shown up at any of the forums or an interview with the MJ, maybe you would know where he stands on some of the issues. But all we know from reading the blogs and web sites is he has committees that have accomplished some cosmetic changes in Wellsville.
Surace wants the fire department to go down. Just like as his Boss Hog.
The Mayor has stated on numerous occasions he supports the floodwall levy and fireman's levy.
I might add, these blogs are not the entire population. Most are kids, and that's a fact. 2nd, the Mayor does not have a PC to respond to these trashy comments. It is some freaky people that love to stir shit on others. Right Matt. I know of at least 200 people that have never seen these sites, but are appalled by it. I guess it's modern technology at its finest.
Hey 603, would you call the chief of police boss hog to his face? I didn't think so. shut the lips man.
hey tough guy piss off i know one that would...ha ha ha the mad hatter. down with the joe an joe duo!!!!!
Boss Hogg and Rosco P. Garber have had about their last duke run.
I would call him that...no problem.
When and to whom did Surace ever state this...never heard a thing about it. But sure sounds like u know everything, so I guess I'll have to take your word for it. Seeing as how you know everyone on here are "kids" and atleast 200 people have never read these blogs but they are appalled by things that they have never read for themselves, so evidently they take your word for it. You are truly intelligent. I KNOW you are the campaign manager.....HAHAHA
all the pro lloyd comments were written by the same pole slider
Hey Navahoe Joe - No offense intended & I do apologize if I insulted your sensitivities. It's was just an old saying from long ago. You must admit it wasn't used in a negative way.
I hear one of the part time "grass cutters", I mean police officers was caught screwing his girlfriend on duty in city hall. Anyone else heard this? Also heard he is a coke head.
LOL... WOULDN'T DOUBT THAT A BIT...
WHAT'S (WHO'S) AT THE PIZZA HUT THAT CERTAIN "GRASS CUTTERS" ARE THERE 2-3 TIMES A DAY..EVERY DAY...
Just In
4 Vote for the levies, 4 Votes for Lloyd.
Hey didn't you know that the "Little Rascals" (PD) gets free pizza from the Hut. Same goes for their families and friends. Next time tour hungry just call up and place your order, just give them the name and address of a police officer, or even one that has not been a cop for 30 years. And the free pizza is yours just go pick it up no questions asked.
[QUOTE: Boss Hogg and Rosco P. Garber have had about their last duke run.]
Even though I like both Joe Scarabino and Mike Garber, I found this to be toooo funny.
OK PEOPLE TIME TO GET UP AND VOTE! VOTE FOR DAVE LlOYD. Let's BRING HONESTY BACK TO WELLSVILLE.
Don't let the village go backwards, VOTE SURACE
Surace would be Backwards, when a man can't stand up for the decisions he's made and has to hides no way can I vote for that. When man lies to the press and public he's no good.
To add, his election campaign was dirty and has divided his safety forces. His people leaked out confidential information from city hall concerning W2 forms, for personal gain. An investigation is forthcoming. It could bad news for the people involved. Win or lose it's not over. They will pay for the dirty tricks they pulled.
Hopefully Dave will follow what Oprah did at her South Africa School.
Clean House!
Nobody leaked W2 information. It was in the audit.
pretty bad someone that does not live in the ville going around to polling places seeing who is voting or not
But it makes him feel impotent.....
Just voted for Joe. 6 more for him there.
its ok thats the only six for him
vote for hillary
Surace is winning!
Does Russell Heights people get to vote on village issues and offices? If so why do I pay village taxes?
No matter what the outcome, this should send s strong message that not all people think Mr Surace is doing a good job. Much improvement is needed on his part as a leader. Even the people who support him will tell you that.
4 more years of lies and deception. RECOUNT.
Surace-- 481, Lloyd-- 474. Soldano-- 651, Cataldo-- 575, Allmon-- 546, McMahon-- 490. Marcin loses with 425. No doubt, a recount in the Mayors race.
Calling matt stewart, FU..Gram for Mr. Stewart!
Hope you are doing well..stop..Are you still having fun?..stop..don't blame yourself as you could not possibly have caused D.L. to lose that many votes..stop..I'm sure that all your ranting and trash-talk was a big help to him..stop..have a nice day.
xxooxxo
The Banana Man
I wanted to wait till after the election to post this as I didn't want to sway anyones vote. I went Halloweening last week. I know, 27 is a little old for that, but I went as my favorite blogger. Everything was going fine till I got down to Commerce St. I knew it was Commerce because of the new street sign. I went up and knocked on a door and a white haired man answered. I said trick or treat! And he said who are you supposed to be? I said, my favorite blogger, Matt Stewart! And he said, GO FUCK YOURSELF!
SURACE WON AND THE WICKED WITCH IS DEAD!!!!!! DAVE LLOYD CAN GO BACK TO PLAYING WITH FIRES, DINTCH CAN JOIN THE WFD BUT SHE WOULD MELT WHEN THE WATER TOUCHED HER.
7 Votes? I'd stick my head in hole if I was Suarce. What a shame for Wellsville.
to the people that voted for surace. good job the man never answered one question from anyone never made any public showings threw nothing but mud to mr.lloyd. contgrates to you and the people that voted for you. four count them four more years of lies and betrail.and to the people outside the town that swayed votes you should be ashamed of your selves but what the hell its all good huh bingo boy???? i hope everyone that voted for lloyd moves out of town look at the tax dollars you will lose. i know i'm putting my properties up for sale real soon can't handle the two joe's for another four years. nor can my family. once proud to call wellsville home.
Too bad Kris V. It's alright Daddy's crying too. Cry me a river right down 20th and Chester Boys. That's okay, you still got yourselves to lean on.
Good one, Smitty. Cry Boys, let it out. Grow up Krissy, you will be okay.
On Matt Stewart's blog he stated there were some irregularities at the poles.I was told that to but it happened on the LLOYD side of the election. I heard there were people voting that were registered in town that do not live in town. THEY CHANGED THERE ADDRESS JUST FOR THE ELECTON! shame shame
Hey 12:48, have you got a bag packed yet. Yak rt 7 north or south. See ya at the reunion
Corruption at it's best. Dave won at Polls and lost in the rest homes. How many people did they get to vote with alzheimer's disease?
if you have somthing to say grow some balls and say it to me or my dads face dont hide let it out
Kris Vallera
Yea, I am real scared of you, punk.
Or your Daddy. Cry baby boy, cry.
The Soprano's of Wellsville are back. Keep up the corruption, we are keeping an eye on you.
The vote counting is not over yet. So don't get so excited. Time will tell
maybe Cruella can get a job at the dog pound. she is probably pissed off today. Look out puppies!!
YEA ITS OVER THE SURACES JUST HAVE TO GO BACK TO THE GRAVEYARD AND GET SOME MORE NAMES... I ALSO HEARD THERE WILL BE 4 MORE CRACK HOUSES OPENING UP THIS MONTH,,,
Maybe Daddy and his Pappy in law, will help you take down your Lloyd signs, Krissy. When you all quit crying, that is.
I'm just wondering, if Matt is such a "journalist" then why is he so biased? He was even at Lloyd's party last night.
And Surace will get more votes when the rest are counted.
You people remind me of the Gore folks who have been whining for about 8 years now.
Iam very disappointed but life will go on. Everyone did their best and Dave ran a clean, fair campaign. I do believe however that Matt Stewart did more harm than good for Dave. Not trying to cause any trouble but this is just the way I feel about it. I think there should have been more positive things said about Dave and less negative ones about Mayor Surace. Maybe it would not have mattered but that is how I see it. Thank you.
Small towns ,small minds .Everybody needs to grow up .This town sucks! It doesnt matter who the mayor is. Are you people Fu--ed up?Go back and read all this shit from the start. You sound like a bunch of little kids.Name calling ,mudslingin and all the other B.S.Thats why this town is so f---ed up!This town has alot more problems than who the mayor is gonna be , and you citizens better wake up.Ive been to better ghettos than this town .You people need to take off the blinders and look around.Ill bet these people dont do a thing for there town, but sit around and think about who were going to call names next.This sets a good example for our youth? Back-stabbing and personal vendettas that what makes this town go around.I want to help. why?So some one can call me names and stab me in the back?Sure be there as soon as I can.
A Surace insider just informed me that the Surace campaign has donated all their wooden signs to the Lloyd camp for his next go around. Since they already have his name on them. Now that's good sportsmanship!
With the election now over. Would the Lloyd supporters please take Eddie Wilson down off the cross. He's got to be exhausted!
I think it comes down to this.
What a town divided. But just as many people wanted to keep the Mayor as wanted him not to be retained. Also, I feel Matt Stewart was so hurtful to the village because he did his best to divide people. He caused alot of harm with his awful insults to not only the Mayor, but the village itself and the PD. He is just a garbage peddler. He is really an evil person who should not be running a blog when he is so mean hearted to a whole village. I have no respect for him at all.
I have a truck that I will rent to all the people who are leaving town now. call..532 YOU LOST
The election is not over yet. Surace knows it. A lot of things can happen in 10 days. I should have said that a lot of things have happened in the last ten days and certain people know this also. We shall see.
just curious.... is a voter turnout list public record? not who they voted for but who voted. im sure that if it is available to the public, there are some questionable names on that list
your right, certain people do. Like the people who voted for lloyd but do not live in Wellsville!
SURACE SAID HES SENDING TOWN DUMPTRUCK AROUND TO PICK UP ALL LLOYD SIGNS BONFIRE TONIGHT LMAO
I'm so glad you people take such enjoyment in attacking the Vallera family. All it proves to me is the fact that people like yourselves are vindictive and hateful. I'm glad your Suracers....speaks volumes about the type of people who supported him. If we take Ed off the cross....are you gonna burn it in his yard? What am I thinking....of course you will. DOnt worry Ed! The "strange brotherhood" that I proudly call my fire department will be there to douse the flames.
I want to congratulate Joey Soldano on winning yesterday. Y our Mom was a very special lady. Keep up the good work, Wellsville needs more good people like you. I know Rosie is a very proud lady today. She raised 2 good Sons. Good luck kid, keep your head up.
Bonfire at Vallera's tonight!
Very very low to attack the Vallera's like that..Steve is one of the nicest people I know..For now, you got what you wanted to shut the hell up...How immature can you be..
Nice to hear from Steve's wife. I was trying to find something nice to say about that family, but just couldn't come up with nothing. Just think about it, Wellsville people don't forget. Everybody knows everybody. The reputation follows forever.
Surprised to even hear that the Vallera's are still involved with WVFD, I figured they'd jump river to the Chester club wit all that money rolling around over there.
I'll put out my own fires.
I think Falcon Eddie is so funny. Keep it up. I enjoy you.
I heard Falcon Eddie is actually a Lloyd supporter just trying to make us Suracer's and Scarabino'oos look bad.
There has still been no resolution to how M. gets his name in blue and the rest of us are in black.
I wonder if Lloyd campaign money has anything to do with that?
Like I said, anyone want to bet. I had $20 on it. You know whats funny, if Dave wouldve won, I can only imagine what the blogs would have been like. The constant bashing that we've dealt with and know they're bitching already about the sore winner crap. I'm glad Joe won, if not for that reason alone. I don't think Dave would have said any of this crap himself, or acted like some have eaither. I do thank Matt S for shredding any decency we had in Wellsville. He should feel soley responsible for the turnout. Also Mr Diddle, you should thank Matt for The Bycroft defeat. Matt is OD to his loyal bloggers. I think it;s much like a cult. Yeah, go Matt, "Oh yeah, I'm a cult leader, we're sacrificing goats tonight" I can hear it now. What's sad is he owns up to no responsibilty what so ever. You know 10 yrs or so ago, this type of stuff would not have happened. This computer age, where you can bash your neighbor right to his face and remain totally hidden has been truly detrimental to our society. But hey, just my freedom of speech, right Matt.
My G didnt come out, Matt is GOD to his loyal bloggers
Wonder if Matt got a good meal last night, that's the important thing.
Hell, half the time they don't even allow Kris in the building. I am talking about the Fireman. I have talked to many Fireman, believe me, Pappy and Son are not that well liked. Now, because of Sonnys mouth, they lost a lot of good people's respect, including thier so called friends.
To all those disenchanted Lloyd supporters who now want to pack their bags and move out of Wellsville, I have some good news! Linda Surace just happens to be an excellent realtor. I'm sure she'd be glad to assist you in selling your home.
I dont care, I still love to read Falcon Eddie. Keep it up.
I HEARD NUNZIOS WIFE WAS STUCK TO THE VOTING MACHINE AT ONE PRECINCT ...
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