Dennis Bonesteel of Thomas Drive in Wynantskill has announced his candidacy for Receiver of Taxes for the Town of North Greenbush. Bonesteel is 48 years old and was born and raised in North Greenbush. He is married to Kerry Bonesteel and has two sons, Garry-Paul and Jason, both of whom are attending SUNY Colleges.
Dennis was recently endorsed by a new political party called the Greenbush Party, which was largely responsible for his decision to seek this service oriented office. “I was concerned that political leaders in North Greenbush were attempting to deny voters a choice by attempting to endorse the same candidates for several key positions including Supervisor and Highway Superintendent. As Receiver of Taxes, I will apply the same service oriented skills I use caring for my customers as a Territory Manager for NAPA for over 27 years and keep partisan politics out of this office.”
Bonesteel noted that he is not registered in any political party and that the duties of the office he seeks cannot be allowed to let politics interfere with public service. When you need information from the Receiver of Taxes, you are neither Democrat nor Republican, you are a taxpayer with a concern, stated Bonesteel. As such, I will seek the Democratic Party nomination at their caucus along with Mark Premo, our town’s outstanding Highway Superintendent, who is feeling the wrath of some party leaders who want to inject partisan politics into his important elective office. The Democratic Caucus is Wednesday September 5th 7PM at the Troy Elks, RT 4 N. Greenbush.
I am especially grateful to my wife whose encouragement to take this step for the good of our community was instrumental in my decision. Kerry serves on the town’s Comprehensive Plan Committee, which has dedicated hundreds of hours gathering community input for a town wide master plan for our future growth and development. This Committee of volunteers will help determine our town’s future and hopefully improve our tax base and quality of life using smart growth supported by our neighborhoods.
I look forward to the campaign ahead and to meeting with my neighbors as we work for a better North Greenbush and one that brings pride back to our government.
Late Financial Disclosure Count:
Kyran Devery
Today is Day 46 for the North Greenbush Democratic Committee violation of State Election Law requiring the on line filing of a Financial Disclosure Report due July 15, 2007. Laws apparently don’t apply to the “reformed” democrats under Jeff Spain and his Treasurer, Tax Collector Kyran Devery.
4 comments:
IT JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER..LOOKS LIKE ANOTHER "GOOD GUY" FOR OUR TOWN. WAY TO GO DENNIS. JOE SPAIRANA:VOTER
The challenger slate of candidates gives us hope yet! All is not lost!
The voters will speak loud and clear to The Wolf Road Gang! They will be reminded that we live in a Democracy.
Aren't these people embarassed that they haven't followed the law by filing their state reports? I have to say the Connollys, Spains, Deverys and Germano's all think they are above the law. When will someone do something about that? Will the state finally step forward and challenge them?
These are the same people who attack anyone who has the courage to challenge them. I can't believe what is being said in the town offices about those who have the guts to run against the status quo. These peoplw have won election after election by trashing anyone who even gives the impression of challenging them. How much longer will they get away with it?
How long will it take for Katie to develop a serious desease? Every tume she has an opponent she has a serious illness. How many times can you have your appendix or gall bladder removed? A medical miracle!
What a refreshing group of candidates! I am sure the political hacks who now control the Democratic Party will have all kinds of tricks to prevent these people from being nominated. If they do that, the people in this town will be even more angry than they are now. Down with those who are trying to sell us out!
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