Well this is certainly a positive campaign. 

In his first press release since announcing his candidacy for Accounts Commissioner about a month and a half ago, John Arpei issues a press release reminding people to re-register for their Basic STAR Property Tax Savings. 

Here is the release, copied and pasted (though I removed his cell number):

PRESS RELEASE:                Please release immediately 8/27/13

CONTACT:           John Arpei, candidate for Commissioner of Accounts for the City of Saratoga Springs

                             Candidate for the Republican Party, Conservative Party and Write in Candidate on the

                                Independence Party line.

                                Cell: ---------------

                                Email: John.Arpei@gmail.com

               

John Arpei, candidate for Commissioner of Accounts for the City of Saratoga Springs on the Republican and Conservative lines would like to make homeowners aware that now is the time to re-register for their  Basic STAR Property Tax Savings progam.

Homeowners can do so by visiting the Tax Department website at www.tax.ny.gov or by calling (518)457-2036.

It is important for them to re-register before December 31^st, 2013 and they may do so now. More Information is available at www.tax.ny.gov/pit/property/star13.htm.