Third Fundraiser Event This Thursday
You are cordially invited to attend "Summer in the City"! This fundraiser event will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 6-8 p.m. at Terra Cotta on 81 State Street in Binghamton.
The evening's festivities will feature hot and cold hors d'oeuvres of the season, carving stations, pasta bar, cru de ta, open bar, and the classic sounds of the Southern Tier's finest musicians.
Tickets are available for $75 per person or $125 per couple. You can purchase tickets in advance by contacting info@richdavidformayor.com or at the door.
David Voices Concern Over NYS Comptroller Retirement System Plan
Rich David has voiced serious concern and reservation over New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s plan to have local governments absorb the $44 billion dollar shortfall that has recently impacted the NYS Retirement System.
In the last week of May, 2009, the comptroller announced the values of assets held by the state pension fund dropped 26% last year, and added that the drop could mean increases of more than 10% in property taxes for many municipal governments. By mandating that local governments collectively absorb this multi-billion dollar loss by increasing local property taxes is completely unacceptable and irresponsible and will push cities that are on the verge on insolvency to the brink of bankruptcy. David is urging the Comptroller to look at different options than this massive increase that will break the backs of communities large and small across New York.
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 Binghamton Police Benevolent Association Endorses Rich David for Binghamton Mayor
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CITY OF BINGHAMTON, NY - On June 1, 2009, Rich David received the official endorsement of the Binghamton Police Benevolent Association from Police Benevolent Association President Thomas M. Skinner.
“The Binghamton Police Benevolent Association has voted to officially endorse you for Mayor of the City of Binghamton,” said Thomas M. Skinner, President of the PBA. “The PBA feels that you are the candidate with the best combination of experience and expertise to lead the City at this time. The fact that you have previously worked at City Hall in the Mayor’s Office, as well as have made contributions as a private citizen, demonstrate your commitment to the City of Binghamton.”
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David Applauds Cuomo's Consolidation Proposal
Mayoral candidate Rich David applauded the quick action of the New York State Legislature for quickly approving New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s proposed “New N.Y. Government Reorganization and Citizen Empowerment Act.” A comprehensive legislative package will simplify the process across the state, thereby making consolidation at the local level more feasible. Communities across New York face common fiscal challenges and its imperative we not only identify but take action on initiatives that will streamline government operations and thereby save taxpayer’s money.
The reforms David supports are:
(1) The Act establishes “uniformed, simplified and streamlines procedures”
(2) The Act empowers governing bodies to initiate consolidation and dissolution processes for all covered
local government entities
(3) The Act empowers citizens to place consolidation of dissolution on a popular ballot
(4) The Act clarifies the petition process
(5) The Act establishes a uniform signature requirement across NY
(6) The Act authorizes counties to abolish entire units of local government
For more detailed information on these points, please click here.
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June 23, 2009 • Issue IIII
133 Days Until the Election
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Show your support with David for Mayor campaign t-shirts! Small, medium, large, and extra-large sizes are still available. Donation is $10. If you'd like to buy a shirt, please email info@richdavidformayor.com.
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