Democratic Caucus

Dear Fellow Unify Piermont Supporter,

We have been notified that the Democratic Caucus is scheduled to be held on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Village Hall. Registration is at 7:30 PM with the Caucus to commence at 8 PM.

We further understand that the candidates expected to be nominated are the incumbents, Mayor Chris Sanders (who lives on Piermont Avenue), Trustee Mark Blomquist (Ash Street) and the current Planning Board Chairman, Steve Silverberg (Harbor Cove).

While it generally does not happen, there might be nominations from the floor, and these candidates will not be final until after the Caucus. Since the candidates have not yet announced their platform, Unify Piermont is unable to determine at this point if they intend “business as usual” or if they intend to address the significant issues existing in Piermont.

In our opinion, many of the excessive spending issues, every increasing debt levels and onerous tax burden imposed on the residents of Piermont over the past ten years can be attributed to the fact that we are a “one-horse” village. There has only infrequently been any opposition to the Democratic candidates. One-party government does not provide any checks and balances.

We are not yet aware of when or even if the Republicans will be holding a caucus or if any other political party candidates will declare themselves.

We intend to consider an endorsement when all of the candidates are known and their positions made public. Until then, we urge our members who are Democrats to attend the September 10th caucus and make their opinions known.

Together we can make a difference.

Unify Piermont