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  S u 0 a t e l 8 r 0 h 2   l 5 h 3 9 6 4 e 2 7 u 0 1 u e m   2 l u 0 5 g 1 b 6 p f    ·  In 2023 the Republicans ran three candidates for Gates Town Board (Supervisor, and two councilmen); there were no other official candidates on the ballot. In a democracy, it's healthy to have opposition, to have discussion and debate to improve and refine ideas, and to provide different perspectives and ideas. One-party rule too often leads to laziness and rubber-stamping, and, when less honorable people are involved, the risk of corruption. Moreover, the voters should have a choice. So as a member of the American Solidarity Party, I offered myself as a write-in candidate. The Party stands for Common Good, Common Ground, Common Sense. Among the pledges I made: To make sure the abortion giant Planned Parenthood does not take part in any town sponsored or financed events To keep as much of Gates green as possible, and so I will oppose any efforts to use part of the Dolo...
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Imagine Looking Out Your Back Window ...

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  Imagine looking our your back window and seeing something like the above. That's what some residents along Hinchey Road and Howard Road might see if the Town of Gates does ultimately decide to relocate the Highway Department to part of the Dolomite Forest and Wildlife area.  Although the buildings will be newer, and there may be some landscaping, there will still be buildings in clear view from backyards. Some of those buildings will likely be taller. There would also be vehicles parked there. And, as time passes, the facilities will wear down.  If elected as a Councilman, I will oppose any efforts to use the Dolomite nature area for this purpose. The area should be left for parkland and nature trails. Gates needs more green space. The Highway Department facilities do need improvement. But there are more appropriate sites where the Department can be housed - including the current site where improved facilities can be built.
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Scenes From The Dolomite Forest and Wildlife Area

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  I visited the Dolomite Forest and Wildlife Area, gaining access through a road that enters part of it. The area is at the center of a controversy. The 110 acres donated to the Town were initially intended for parkland and nature trails, but the Town of Gates began considering using some of the land to relocate the Town Highway Department. The facilities would be in view of a number of homes. Neighbors are concerned about the noise, the heavy traffic, the pollution, and the lowering of property values. Neighbors protested, as they continue do, and Town officials said it's not a done deal - despite thousands being already spent and even proposed site plans being developed. The neighbors are skeptical.  Below are some of the homes that can be seen from the proposed site of the Department's buildings and garages: This is the site of one of the proposed entrance roads - between two houses! Imagine heavy equipment driving between these homes. Trees would have to be removed. The si...
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