Lawn Signs are Here!
Rich David for Mayor Lawn Signs are in! Many signs have been put up across the City. If you would like to put a sign up on your property, please email us at info@richdavidformayor.com! As always, thank you for your support!
30 minute Video to be Aired on Public Access
 Catch Rich David on Time Warner Public Access Channel 4 on Monday's at 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m as he answers questions from Binghamton residents on a range of important issues during a 30-minute interview. Click here to watch the video in its entirety.
David Outlines True Transparency Policy
CITY OF BINGHAMTON, NY - On August 20, Mayoral Candidate Rich David today outlined steps he would take at City Hall to promote transparency in City Government.
“On day one I will immediately allow the media to freely enter City Hall with cameras and recording devices without restrictions,” said David. “During my tenure at City Hall I worked openly with the media on behalf of the Mayor and all Departments within City Hall. As a former reporter I know that one of the fundamental functions and responsibilities of the media is to provide timely and accurate information and promote accountability in government. The Ryan Administration’s decision to reverse a long standing policy at City Hall that allowed the media unobstructed access to City Hall was short-sighted and is in fact the opposite of transparency.”
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Hundreds Attend BBQ at the Zoo
Fundraiser Event
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Concern Over South Side
Commons Project
CITY OF BINGHAMTON, NY - On August 24, Rich David expressed his concern over the status of the South Side Commons Project, specifically questioning why City Officials are spending
$118,452 to design a project when they have not purchased or secured all the private land necessary to make the project a reality.
"The South Side Commons project involves multiple parcels of land and several different property owners," said David. "The City has spent years trying to acquire the various pieces of land, and to date has not yet secured many of the prime parcels needed to advance the project. I question the wisdom of spending $118,452 to design a project on land you don't even own yet. This announcement is premature to say the least."
David added that the original South Side Commons project, which started under the previous administration, was supposed to include large pieces of land from Vestal Avenue to the Number 5 Restaurant. The Project is also supposed to build enthusiasm in the South Bridge Business District and enhance economic opportunities for nearby merchants.
"I also question why the City is moving forward by spending $118,452 when not all the property
owners are on board, and by moving forward prematurely has the City given up on trying to ensure their participation?" stressed David. "Now that the City has announced the design phase has begun and that the project is moving forward, does that mean that the size and scope has been reduced because not all the land has been acquired? Has the City given up on the original concept? It's a waste of taxpayer dollars to spend money to design a project when so many fundamental questions such as size, scope and participation have not been finalized. These questions must be answered to ensure the long term success of this initiative. We should not begin design work on a partial project."
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August 31, 2009 • Issue VI
63 Days Until the Election
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