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HIKING, HUNTING, FISHING. . .
Nothing is more beautiful than the rich colors of the Valley’s changing leaves in the fall. Unlike the leaves, Peninsula’s elected officials after this fall election will remain the same. But residents can continue to make their voices heard on major issues facing this village.
This November 3, voters will be asked, Should the Village of Peninsula form a Committee to develop a Village Charter? I voted to place this on the ballot so that the residents could decide, but on Election Day I plan to vote NO. At my request, Village Solicitor Cole estimated this Committee will cost $8,500 in legal fees (I expect it will exceed $10,000). There might be merit to investigating the benefits of a Charter someday, but not now. Village employees have not had a raise in four years while their benefits have been cut. The repair of the sandstone sidewalks on Main Street could not be finished because “we
don’t have any money”? Projections from the State are that we will have less $$ to work with as a result of trickle down effects from this past years recession. Maybe after the recession has run its course, or after we merge our Road Dept with Boston Township, saving both communities money. Or maybe after we have re-established a solid cash reserve (Ms. Burda’s forever wish). There are other priorities that the Village needs to attend to before embarking on the Charter.
In November 2010, residents will also be able to vote on a proposed zoning change that would double the amount of development that could occur on more than 50% of the land in the Village. Thank you to Brenda Nichols, Deborah Shankland and others for leading the effort to bring this issue to voters. And to the 70 residents who signed the petition ensuring that all residents can have a voice on this issue.
No matter how you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather, hiking on the towpath or hunting or fishing, take time to vote.
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