Messineo, Davis square off for Otselic supervisor
OTSELIC – David J. Messineo (D) is defending his three-term Supervisor’s seat Tuesday against four-term Otselic Councilmen Stanley E. Davis (R).
Four others are seeking two spots on the Otselic town council.
Messineo says if re-elected, he’ll maintain a record of fiscal responsibility.
“Financially the town is in good shape,” he said, adding that his proposed budget for 2010 reduces the tax levy for the second year in a row. “We don’t spend unnecessarily, and we have the equipment we need. When we do have to purchase new equipment, we try to do so without it being a burden on the taxpayer.”
Messineo touted conservative use of Federal Emergency Management Agency and state highway aid as the reason the town’s been able to make upgrades – most recently an addition to the town highway garage – without any additional cost to its constituents.
Davis said he’s running mainly to give people another candidate to choose from.
“The Republican party asked me. I guess they didn’t have anyone else in mind,” Davis said. “They thought maybe I’d be a good person to put on, and I think I can do the job.”
Messineo moved to the town in 1975. He operated a subsistence farm for many years, and said he devotes most of his time to conducting town business. Prior to living in Chenango County, he worked for AT&T in New Jersey.
Davis is a dairy farmer and lives on county Route 16. He’s been a resident of the Town of Otselic all his life and is a Grange member at the local, state and national level.
As far as policy and concerns, Davis said he doesn’t have a specific platform or agenda. He would like to see a sidewalk extended to the NBT in South Otselic so the elderly don’t have to walk on the edge of the road.
As far as what he’d do differently than Messineo if he were Supervisor: “Probably not too much,” Davis said.
Messineo said roads, taxes and maintaining the rural integrity of the town are his three main priorities.
“Highways are a big thing. We keep the roads in good shape and keep them clear in the winter,” said Messineo. “We try to keep it a peaceful place to live. People don’t want a lot of hassle from the town. They want to live in peace. If I can keep things quiet, and if people are content, then I’ve done my job. We enforce the laws, but not the point of hassling people. That is my philosophy of a small town.”
Two seats held by Republicans on the town council are also at stake. Incumbent Herbert Neal and Charles “B.J.” Bishop – running to fill the seat vacated by Davis – are up against Democrats Calvin Hite and Michael Sheridan.
For town clerk, Nika M. Cole and Viginia “Ginnie” MacFarland are seeking the town clerk position.
Four others are seeking two spots on the Otselic town council.
Messineo says if re-elected, he’ll maintain a record of fiscal responsibility.
“Financially the town is in good shape,” he said, adding that his proposed budget for 2010 reduces the tax levy for the second year in a row. “We don’t spend unnecessarily, and we have the equipment we need. When we do have to purchase new equipment, we try to do so without it being a burden on the taxpayer.”
Messineo touted conservative use of Federal Emergency Management Agency and state highway aid as the reason the town’s been able to make upgrades – most recently an addition to the town highway garage – without any additional cost to its constituents.
Davis said he’s running mainly to give people another candidate to choose from.
“The Republican party asked me. I guess they didn’t have anyone else in mind,” Davis said. “They thought maybe I’d be a good person to put on, and I think I can do the job.”
Messineo moved to the town in 1975. He operated a subsistence farm for many years, and said he devotes most of his time to conducting town business. Prior to living in Chenango County, he worked for AT&T in New Jersey.
Davis is a dairy farmer and lives on county Route 16. He’s been a resident of the Town of Otselic all his life and is a Grange member at the local, state and national level.
As far as policy and concerns, Davis said he doesn’t have a specific platform or agenda. He would like to see a sidewalk extended to the NBT in South Otselic so the elderly don’t have to walk on the edge of the road.
As far as what he’d do differently than Messineo if he were Supervisor: “Probably not too much,” Davis said.
Messineo said roads, taxes and maintaining the rural integrity of the town are his three main priorities.
“Highways are a big thing. We keep the roads in good shape and keep them clear in the winter,” said Messineo. “We try to keep it a peaceful place to live. People don’t want a lot of hassle from the town. They want to live in peace. If I can keep things quiet, and if people are content, then I’ve done my job. We enforce the laws, but not the point of hassling people. That is my philosophy of a small town.”
Two seats held by Republicans on the town council are also at stake. Incumbent Herbert Neal and Charles “B.J.” Bishop – running to fill the seat vacated by Davis – are up against Democrats Calvin Hite and Michael Sheridan.
For town clerk, Nika M. Cole and Viginia “Ginnie” MacFarland are seeking the town clerk position.
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