Dear Forestport Voters:
In response to previous letters in this paper, please don’t be fooled by the false accusations.
He mentioned in his letter all the places he had worked, but failed to mention he was employed by the Town of Forestport Highway Department and was dismissed because of violation of state regulations.
All of our high volume traffic roads are blacktopped, while low volume roads are oiled and stoned. All of our equipment has its own file and listed on the town’s computer. Our job in winter months is daily and not when you want to plow roads.
My opponent is concerned about the Horton bridge. I have worked for the town 21 years and the bridge has never received a negative rating. The Meekerville bridge was closed August 10, 1981 and abandoned December 30, 1987. Oneida County has now turned the bridge over to the snowmobile club.
The employees of the highway department are just that—employeees—and do not do community service.
I think you should have managerial experience in how to maintain allocated budgets and develop long term financing plans.
I have the privilege of serving you, don’t be fooled by the questionable campaign tactics of my opponent.
I am working with many Forestport residents to make sure that our citizens’ civil rights are protected. I have always been within my budget, so a vote of confidence on Tuesday, September 10 will be appreciated.
William Gardner
Town of Forestport
Highway Superintendent
