tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post2506683796923794680..comments2023-06-11T09:52:31.370-04:00Comments on Saratogian Newsroom: City Council 2013 — VII: The RepublicansThe Saratogian City Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12483093324074629001noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-37352766211623133152013-04-23T17:29:09.380-04:002013-04-23T17:29:09.380-04:00Al,
Please find a new word. Proforma is getting a...Al, <br />Please find a new word. Proforma is getting as old as some of the recycled politicians. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-55823355939100658482013-04-20T17:08:46.427-04:002013-04-20T17:08:46.427-04:00Scirocco will run unopposed. No question about tha...Scirocco will run unopposed. No question about that at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-11917816270262877202013-04-20T17:07:38.902-04:002013-04-20T17:07:38.902-04:0011:15 - EMS did not create a $600,000 profit. Anyo...11:15 - EMS did not create a $600,000 profit. Anyone who believes those numbers is a fool. $311,000 came from Safer Grant which will not be in effect this year and the balance came from poor reporting of expensing. The profroma expenses two FF per day to EMS when anyone can see that at least 6-8 people are utilized at minimum. Admittedly they do a great job but as far as showing possibly a small profit as expense rise it WILL be a taxpayer expense.For the last quarterly report which was the Third Quarter Report this can be supported with the numbers. Just sheck information in the Finance section of the City website.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-5663178980053401972013-04-20T15:43:00.291-04:002013-04-20T15:43:00.291-04:00Makes you wonder if wirth is an annon.blogger on t...Makes you wonder if wirth is an annon.blogger on the web sites bashing everyone himself???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-11605694995448427312013-04-19T09:14:27.263-04:002013-04-19T09:14:27.263-04:00The best thing for the Democrats would be for Ivin...The best thing for the Democrats would be for Ivinns to run against Franck, Wirth to run, and Jarosh to run against Madigen. All but Jarosh are losers and its hard to get re-elected when you have been tossed out once. If these 3 do indeed run, and the rumor of a strong candidate that is running against Scirocco, it looks like an all Democratic Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-21377033294618265492013-04-19T06:27:16.563-04:002013-04-19T06:27:16.563-04:00Thank you for the last comment by a lifelong repub...Thank you for the last comment by a lifelong republican! I agree completely. Look elsewhere for a good candidate not someone who has proven himself wirthless, a little humor there. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-76174940562603838552013-04-18T19:20:33.324-04:002013-04-18T19:20:33.324-04:00Rick Wirth and Saratoga in Decline 'blogger...Rick Wirth and Saratoga in Decline 'blogger' are in bed together. Not what you want in a city official who is in charge of important matters. And not a good visual for the brain either.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-62399901828120425862013-04-18T11:15:56.893-04:002013-04-18T11:15:56.893-04:00Wirth always seemed to be dependent on Johnson and...Wirth always seemed to be dependent on Johnson and seldom advance a public safety agenda. In fact he and Johnson attempted to kill the Fire Department Ambulance service.<br /><br />That initiative has now proven itself beyond any doubt to be a vital piece of our EMS program an a revenue positive to the tune of $600,000.<br /><br />And he did essentially nothing to address legitimate Downtown and even attempted alibi for some high profile Caroline Street violence.<br /><br />His primary claim to fame was as Johnson's emissary to Comm. Scirocco to talk him out of taking action against then City Attorney Scala for a workplace violence issue.<br /><br />Other Republican candidates will be likely hurt by Wirth on the ticket, particularly among the police and fire departments.<br /><br />As a lifelong City Republican I urge the GOP to look elsewhere.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-36913503872512801962013-04-18T07:12:50.453-04:002013-04-18T07:12:50.453-04:00Wirth seems to be a nice person; however one of hi...Wirth seems to be a nice person; however one of his fellow elected officials recently described him as an empty suit. The republican committee members I spoke to aren't very excited about him running, or his ability to win, but then again, same goes for Irvin’s. Unfortunately, still no viable candidates. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-34071732311777593142013-04-18T06:39:03.383-04:002013-04-18T06:39:03.383-04:00Here we go Rick wirth(less) and "dud"dud...Here we go Rick wirth(less) and "dud"dudla team! I told you months ago. I hope the republicans take note that he stated he would run with or without republican nomination. I guess their campaign advisor Tom Curley told them they don't any support from the party. Please,please I hope the citizens will not repeat a wirthless/dud administration again. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916367746067142134.post-50629341503211572192013-04-17T16:47:50.426-04:002013-04-17T16:47:50.426-04:00Ivins may be a poor choice. He was primarily resp...Ivins may be a poor choice. He was primarily responsible for gutting the Police Department when he prepared the 2010 City budget.<br /><br />He misread revenues. Most of his cuts were not necessary as it turned out. And by balancing his budget on the back of public safety while keeping two computer techs and other non-essential employees he is responsible for some of the mess we now are still cleaning up.<br /><br />He would fit in well in Ballston Spa, get back in the State pension system, get free health insurance and a weekly pay check. But he will be under the thumb of Herrick and Helwig and that may not be in the City's interest. <br /><br />It is always dangerous to elect someone who needs the perks and the $.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com