My View - Communication

Communication - How easy is it? Apparently not very, according to my first 3 days on the Legislature. That is, at least with some members. That's I guess the advantage of 19 people with different views, opinions and priorities trying to decide what is best for the County.

I think all of us need to look objectively at the issues facing us and take a bi-partisan approach. With a 10-9 advantage, my Democratic counterparts voting party line will not help the County. Compromise and cooperation will lead to success in the upcoming two years.

By presenting all of the facts and figures, debating respectfully and asking questions will ensure that a positive outcome is obtained. I will not vote for any items that I cannot understand or explain to my constituents- and advocate for when questioned.

I hope to provide more insight into the Legislature as I immerse into the position. I apologize for what might be considered more of an 'executive summary' of information from the Cortland Standard for the majority of the blogs, but that was my main (and sometimes only) means of getting the issues recorded.

Chad