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.

Still no official announcement from John Arpei about running for Accounts Commissioner, but the Republican Committee keeps making that point.

They are also still looking for a Finance Candidate to run against Michele Madigan, a prospect that seems to be getting dimmer with every announcement.

SARATOGA SPRINGS REPUBLICAN COMMITTEE

P.O. Box 3105

Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Phone: (518) 587-6670 and Fax: 587-6672

www.ssgop.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
City Committee Endorses John P. Arpei for Commissioner of Accounts for 2013 City Election

Saratoga Springs, NY – June 12, 2013 – The Saratoga Springs Republican Committee met for its monthly meeting at the ITAM in Saratoga Springs, where it made another endorsement for the 2013 election cycle.

The Committee previously made endorsements for Mayor, the Commissioners of Public Safety, Public Works and for County Supervisors.

John P. Arpei, a retired auditor who worked for the State of New York, Office of the State Comptroller, received the unanimous support of the Committee. “We were most fortunate to have John step forward to join our slate of strong candidates and we look forward to helping them win in November. We encourage anyone interested in running for our one open seat to contact us” said David Harper, Chairman of the city GOP Committee.

The committee is still looking for interested candidates for the Commissioner of Finance. Interested parties should contact David Harper - Chairman

Contact:  David Harper – Chairman, dharper@davidharperlaw.com 518.587.6670