Tuesday, October 18, 2005

Calling on County Commissioner Cawley

During last night's Borough Council meeting, James Cawley, Bucks County Commissioner, took questions regarding the interaction between the County and Borough government. He entertained a limited set of questions from the Borough Council and residents.

With the impending courthouse construction, I asked that Commissioner Cawley take a hands-on approach with the Borough Council and residents to ensure that the potential disruption is managed in a collaborative fashion. With this request, I was able to get a public commitment from James Cawley that he will "not be a stranger" to Borough Council chambers and continue to engage us. While he has demonstrated a willingness to engage municipalities, I will hold him to this commitment during the challenging period ahead.

On the subject of the courthouse, it is unsettling that a formal plan for the construction is not yet available to the public. Critical issues such as parking are being discussed in very vague terms. The construction and its impact will require critical attention.

As your representative on the Borough Council, I will fight aggressively to ensure that there is action to preserve and protect the interests of residents and businesses in this great town.

Thank you for your support!

Friday, October 07, 2005

Political Sign Theft

One of my supporters had their Det Ansinn Boro Council sign stolen today. The sign was on private property, but extremely visible to motorists. Someone decided that the theft of the sign was the solution -- a minor crime that demonstrates major ethical shortcomings.

My supporters with signs in their yards have personally volunteered to demonstrate their commitment to my campaign. These aren't signs placed by THE party. In fact, I take a great deal of pride in that these supporters aren't exclusively Democrats. These are individual residents expressing their support for active representation. The Det Ansinn for Boro Council signs know no partisanship.

Theft of these signs will not dampen the spirit of my supporters. It simply validates that change is necessary in our local political machine. On November 8th, we can affect that change at the polls. As I have done this whole year, I will work hard to honor your support and be your active representative on the Borough Council.

Thank you