Budget Committee endorsements
Well, it is that time....the time that the 'Grok endorses candidates for the Budget Committee. With no surprise, Doug Lambert is one of those candidates. I also urge you to vote for Terry Stewart.
Below is the Letter that was sent into the Sun and the Citizen:
The Budget Committee is elected to provide oversight of the Gilford's fiscal affairs and to make sure that hard earned taxpayer taxes are used wisely. Members need to be able ask the hard questions and say what many would leave unspoken to ensure the process works correctly.
It takes people who are hard working, committed and smart; people who are not swayed from core principles. People who have the wisdom to say “yes” at the right time, and even more importantly, the ability to say “no” when needed.
There are three positions available on the Budget Committee. Your vote is extremely valuable this year, as it will help determine the governing philosophy of the Committee in the coming year: Will it be one that watches over taxpayer dollars carefully and wisely? Or one where desired "quality of life" issues require ever increasing governmental services that continue growing everyone's taxes? That no price is too high?
In a year where upcoming projects totaling millions will be coming to the fore, your choices will be critical.
I endorse, therefore, Doug Lambert for one of these slots. He has proven himself over the last 10 years in being always true to his principles and willing to invest his time on various committees making Gilford a better place. This year on the Budget Committee, he has asked the tough questions and made sure each dollar is watched carefully. Re-elected, he will continue to fight for the common taxpayer. I ask that you cast your vote for him.
I also endorse Terry Stewart, and ask that you vote for him as well. A life long resident of the Lakes Region, he has attend many of the Budget Committee meetings, learned the process, the issues, and the players. He has also made his views known publicly via Letters To The Editor. Once again, his fiscally conservative outlook will ensure that your taxes will not just be spent, but spent well. He will see to it that needs (versus all the wants) are met.
Plain spoken, unafraid to take on challenges, principled. They are your right choices for the Gilford Budget Committee. Vote NO on Warrant Article #29.
I also urge you to re-elect Bill Philips. While we don't always see eye to eye on issues, he is a good and honest man who certainly has defendable positions on views. He has been, and will continue to be, an asset to the Budget Committee and should be returned to it.
We will be commenting on other positions and Articles fairly soon.
