CAPE VINCENT - ELECTION 2011

ELECT a Team who will
Provide:
GOOD JUDGEMENT
OPENNESS
SMART LEADERSHIP

Republican candidates release a strong

Unified Position Statement

Urban Hirschey, John Byrne and Clif Schneider have committed to run as Republicans for positions as Supervisor and Councilmen on Cape Vincent's Town Board. The three candidates outlined the following issues and actions they collectively will undertake if they are successful in upcoming elections:

1. Open Transparent GovernmentWe believe Cape Vincent is best served by its government when the deliberations and actions of its officials are open, honest and transparent. We support video taping meetings and completing annual financial audits. If elected, we will review the Town's Ethics Code and strengthen if necessary. We will then require all elected and appointed officials to annually review, sign and abide by the Town's Ethics Code.

2. Wind Moratorium
Wind projects currently proposed for Cape Vincent are incompatible with the path for community development outlined in the cooperative Town and Village 2003 Comprehensive Plan. If elected, we will institute a moratorium in Cape Vincent to halt any further progress by wind developers. The moratorium will extend for as long as necessary. Any subsequent amendments to the zoning law pertaining to wind will not only comply with the town's master plan, but will also provide the fullest protection for the public’s health, safety and propertyvalue.

3. Cape SchoolThe Cape Elementary School is a small educational gem, the focal point of our community, as well as an important economic resource to our business community. We, as well as school officials, believe the crucial component to maintaining the Cape school is promoting enrollment, as well as supporting its teachers and educational program.We support marketing efforts to attract new families, particularly those military families expected to come to Jefferson County in the immediate future

4. Economic DevelopmentWe believe economic progress for a small rural community needs more than just hope -it requires effort. Cape Vincent's town government should play a more active role in supporting economic development efforts by our Chamber of Commerce, LDC and other development initiatives that are compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.