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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Wed May 6th, 2009 02:03 am |
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This year’s election is now over. Ballots have been cast and counted, and the races for mayor and city council have been decided. I want to thank all of those who exercised one of the cherished and basic rights we enjoy as citizens of our great nation by going to the polls and casting their ballot. This is the basis of the democratic process that we hold so dear as Americans.
Elections and the political process, even in small towns such as Harrington, can sometimes be contentious affairs. Some can tend to mistake the campaigning and the rhetoric that is part of the political process for personal animosity and/or dislike between opponents. I truly hope that this will not be the case in the race that I have just participated in. Despite what some may believe, I do not harbor any ill will towards my opponent, and I truly hope that the same is true for her towards me.
Cheryl Lahman has served this city honorably for ten years, and this was reflected by the voters of the 4th district in re-electing her. I wish Cheryl the best as she continues her service on council and I continue my service on the Planning and Zoning commission. This campaign and election has been a good learning experience for me. Though I did not emerge victorious, my interests and desires have not been dampened or extinguished. Harrington is the place I call home and I will continue to try and do what I can to play an active role.
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Posted: Wed May 6th, 2009 01:35 am |
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| Congrates to all.The district 4 stays the same as well as the Mayor.Lets all hope this GREAT city of ours will progress and work together to get where it belongs.Again congrates to all.
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Tue May 5th, 2009 04:48 pm |
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Please remember to get out and cast your ballot today at city hall!
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 03:32 pm |
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Delaware_bound wrote: A letter in the Journal from Mr Moyer stated Color Box was closing....Anyone have any more info on this?
Unfortunately, I do not have any further information regarding Color Box. I believe that Mr. Moyer can explain his information if you contact him.
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 01:59 pm |
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"Ampedup",
Once again, I welcome you (or anyone) to contact me directly at the e-mail address or the telephone number I've provided. I am more than happy and willing to discuss this or any other matter with anyone.
You are saying that I am dishonorable and disrespectful, simply because of one thing that I wrote in a campaign letter. I'm sorry that you feel this way about me, and it seems apparent that there's little to nothing that I will be able to do or say that will persuade or convince you otherwise. I would argue that what I've posted here in response to you and others would indicate that I am, at the very least, respectful of others and their views. Regardless, I encourage you and everyone else to please make sure to cast your ballot on May 5th.
Again, what I wrote in my campaign letter was a simple statement of facts for voters to consider. I respect that you appear to believe that I am trying to "blame" someone other than Christine Truitt for the crime that was committed (and that Christine Truitt has been convicted of). What I wrote was only making a counter point to something my opponent is using in her campaign for re-election.
Brian P. Slattery
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Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 02:48 am |
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| Amoyer that post was not a direct shot at you.From what i understand you a very respectful man.I think this city could use somebody thats not afraid to say what he feels and stand by it.I wish you the best of luck on the 5th of May.I posted that as a response to a prior post.Trying to explain to people that it's the theif they need to blame nobody else.There is alot more important things on the table right now to deal with instead of always bringing up the past.Like i said what is done is done,it's time to move on and make this City of ours the BEST it can be.
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Posted: Sat May 2nd, 2009 02:40 am |
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| Amoyer I did not post that as a direct shot at you.From what i know and hear your a very respectful person.And not afraid to say what you want to say.This city could use a person like yourself and i wish you the best of luck.That was posted in response to a previous post.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 08:10 pm |
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| As you have stated I was on Council ( not on budget and finance) The fact of the matter is that Mrs Truitt was trained as a CPA and therefore knew better than any body how to cover her tracks, and hide her actions. Make no mistake Council, Mayor and myself learned a very HARD lesson in her actions and rest assured action has taken place to prevent such a tragedy from happening again. I ALSO FEEL THERE IS CHANGE NEEDED AND I FEEL, I CAN AND WILL BRING THIS TO THE TABLE.
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 07:49 am |
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The sign we're talking about is a campaign sign and the job description is on there in the context of a reason why someone should vote for her. For those who've not stopped and read the sign, here is the section that I've been referring to:
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Subject has OVER 30 years State of Delaware service in accounting and budget field. She has currently been seen serving as Controller for the Delaware Economic Development Office
REWARD for CAPTURE of your vote!
Again, once this was placed "in play" by my opponent, it is fair to challenge that point and that is all that I have done. I made a simple statement of facts and posed a rhetorical statement for voters to ponder. I respect that "Ampedup" and others disagree and/or feel differently, and I welcome your challenges to my point as this is part of the political process.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 04:24 am |
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| The sign that i read in the yard just states her job description,i didn't read anything about a private investigator.We all know why you wrote it,like you said you like to tell the truth.You was just trying to say or in my opionion point fingers at the fact that she is a State controller and she should of been on top of the money being stole.If i'm not mistaken doesn't the Cheif go to the meetings as well,if he didn't see anything funny going on how do you expect the Council to.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 04:23 am |
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| A letter in the Journal from Mr Moyer stated Color Box was closing....Anyone have any more info on this?
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 04:12 am |
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Your right Mickey2,but lets not forget Mr. Moyer was on Council when the 850,000 was taken as well.I don't think i heard anything from anybody.But i'm sure that wasn't thought about.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 04:09 am |
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| So correct me if i'm wrong,for example:there is a car accident two people die from your statement the police officers policing that day or night are held liable for their deaths.I know your going to say no comparison,but i beg to differ.If a house gets robbed is it the homeowners fault come on get real.This kind of stuff happens everyday.We need to get over what happened,and move on to what can happen.If you think the rise of taxes and what ever else is going to stop because people in charge change your really not looking at the big picture.But i guess that just my opinion.
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Posted: Fri May 1st, 2009 12:08 am |
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It is the fault of the council and budget and finance. It is their job and responsibility for checking the books. That woman blatantly lied to them and they believed her not questioning her at all!!! It is also the fault of the mayor. I suggest gety them all out now!!! Don't you know how much money you have?
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2009 03:21 pm |
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To Katwoman94,
The "slander" you allege that I've committed is untrue. What I wrote in my campaign letter is a simple statement of facts. I made no accusations or anything to say that the vice-mayor (or anyone on council) had done anything illegal or criminal, so there is no slander or libel in what I wrote.
I firmly believe in the old saying of "those who forget history are doomed to repeat it". If you feel that this unfortunate event is a "dead horse", that is your prerogative. However, since my opponent is using her experience as a controller as part of her campaign (go read the sign she has in her front yard), it is quite valid for me (or anyone) to raise points to counter it - which is all that I did.
Lastly, I would HIGHLY encourage you or anyone to speak to those I work with and that truly know me. Those who know me will tell you that when I make mistakes, I take responsibility for them. They will also tell you that I seek to get facts and understand what happened when things go wrong, I don't go looking to blame anyone. I realize that taking responsibility for mistakes is considered a bad thing for those in politics. However, in my life I've found that people tend to have greater respect for you when you conduct yourself in an open and honest manner.
Brian P. Slattery
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slattery4harrington4
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2009 03:01 pm |
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To those who've posted their comments here,
I appreciate and respect that you're expressing your opinions on my campaign letter. I welcome any and all of you to contact me if you wish to discuss things and have a better understanding of the point I was trying to make. Again, I also encourage anyone who wishes to discuss any issue concerning Harrington with me to reach out to me. My telephone number and e-mail address are listed in my letter, but for convenience they are - slattery4harrington4@gmail.com and 398-7730.
Please also make sure that your voice is heard where it counts and cast your ballot on May 5th.
Thank you,
Brian P. Slattery
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2009 02:42 pm |
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Posted: Thu Apr 30th, 2009 03:08 am |
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| I believe these people are elected to serve the people of harrington first and not to the city first. If the city of Harrington was totally did away with, this city would not really change that much, because the county would take over where the city left off. So I have to agree with Mickey that if the council and Mayor and Vice Mayor don't do what is best for the people, they should be voted out. Raising fees is not the way to go.To the person that saying stirring the pot, I don't know about you, but I hated someone stealing money out of my pocket and I will never forget it, at least Mr. Moyer says what he think, and if elected he will do what he says. VOTE TUESDAY!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: Wed Apr 29th, 2009 11:48 pm |
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| I can agree with you on that as well.From sitting in on council meetings and talks in the streets the Council person that is running is really the only one that will speak up on behalf of the City.I just believe that the Council person in question is not the place to start with new blood,Unlike what Mickey said i do believe this person has the best interest of the City in her heart and not just wanting a seat on council.
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Posted: Wed Apr 29th, 2009 10:52 pm |
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| You may be right not to lay blame on these people however I have to agree it is time for some new blood. When you have people in office for a long period of time like the present have been they become too comfortable in their position and forget who they are working for. instead of a democracy it start to become a dictatorship. That is what has happened in this great city of ours. That is why most other political offices have term limits, to prevent these folks from forgetting that they work for the people and don't dictate the people.
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Posted: Wed Apr 29th, 2009 03:43 am |
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This is the kind of stuff that is holding this city back.You talk about new faces and new blood,but you people just keep bringing up old news.The council woman you talk about that is just running for a seat on the board,correct me if i'm wrong isn't that what you run for.I think she along with the rest of coucil have the best interest of the city at heart.It's your type that like to keep stirring the pot,whats done is done.People like you make accusations and don't know the full story behind none of it.I'm sure if you was to contact any council person they would be glad to clear that up for you.Embezzlement means STEAL not given.Council had no control over the stealing of the money.If your gonna come on here and talk about new faces and new blood at least know the facts for the reasons you speak of.
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Posted: Tue Apr 28th, 2009 04:08 pm |
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| It's time to stop beating that Dead Horse. I am talking about the $850,000 that was embezzled from the City of Harrington. it is so easy to blame the City Council for this. However, they are not ones that signed off on the bank statements. Oh, that was the city manager at the time. Council did hire an independent auditing firm as per the City Charter to come in and aduit the books. Oops, they missed it too. So why is it Council's fault that this happened? It's not; it's just easier to blame them. Deperate times call for desperate measures. This is happening all over. Check the news. The City of Harrington has not been the only ones affected by embezzlement. It's happening nationally, to big companies, our own State and other States, other cities and towns. If you want to run for City Council, then run on your merits, not by making a sladerous campaign against any member of Council that is running. The literature that has been passed out to city residence, make it sound as if the person running for re-election actually had a hand in the embezzlement. Yeah that's the kind of person I want representing the people of Harrington on Council. Someone that will blame everyone else but the person that actually committed the crime. I think the Mayor and Vice-mayor have taken enough of a beating over this. It's done and over with, move on, that horse is dead.
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Posted: Wed Apr 22nd, 2009 03:06 pm |
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| Everyone in Harrington needs to get out and vote for Mayor and their district council person. We have a chance to have a new Mayor, hopefully he will not let happen, if elected what happen over the present Mayor OVERSIGHT, $850.000.00 disapear under his noise. The vice mayor needs to be voted out all together, she only running for council to try to save her self in holding a city position, WE ALL NEED A CHANGE IN THE HARRINGTON OFFICE, NEW BLOOD, FRESH START, SO PLEASE GET OUT AND VOTE.
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