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Clermont supervisor
Raymond Staats once again this election year seeks to stave off a second challenge by Carol Lent in the race for Clermont town supervisor.
Staats, seeking a second term, and Lent, a Town Board member, both agree that taxes are too high. They both also support the need for the planned townwide reval that will address the inequities.
Recently, Lent has been sounding an alarm regarding the town’s finances and made claims regarding the practices of town accountant Brian Fitzgerald. She claims that there are many discrepancies in the town’s books. Lent would like to see more checks and balances to keep on top of the town’s finances and suggests a separate bookkeeper is needed.
However, Staats has said that the town is financially sound and in good hands with Fitzgerald. He said he puts everything on the table and there are no secrets.
We imagine that the state comptroller’s audit will be the only way to end the dispute. Unfortunately, this audit will not be completed until after the election.
Staats is well-versed on county issues and carefully considers the impact his vote will have on residents — even those who don’t live in his town. Lent is unsure of the matters before the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, but that’s not to say that she would not be able to catch up quickly.
There is no doubt that both Staats and Lent are committed to their town and its residents. This is obvious from their continued service to the town.
Staats works to bring people together and be fair to everyone. While there are no grandiose plans on Clermont’s horizon, staying the course is just as important. He does want to follow through on building a town park which would be a welcome addition to the town.
Staats has served Clermont well and there is little doubt that he will continue to do so. He should be re-elected by Clermont residents.
Staats, seeking a second term, and Lent, a Town Board member, both agree that taxes are too high. They both also support the need for the planned townwide reval that will address the inequities.
Recently, Lent has been sounding an alarm regarding the town’s finances and made claims regarding the practices of town accountant Brian Fitzgerald. She claims that there are many discrepancies in the town’s books. Lent would like to see more checks and balances to keep on top of the town’s finances and suggests a separate bookkeeper is needed.
However, Staats has said that the town is financially sound and in good hands with Fitzgerald. He said he puts everything on the table and there are no secrets.
We imagine that the state comptroller’s audit will be the only way to end the dispute. Unfortunately, this audit will not be completed until after the election.
Staats is well-versed on county issues and carefully considers the impact his vote will have on residents — even those who don’t live in his town. Lent is unsure of the matters before the Columbia County Board of Supervisors, but that’s not to say that she would not be able to catch up quickly.
There is no doubt that both Staats and Lent are committed to their town and its residents. This is obvious from their continued service to the town.
Staats works to bring people together and be fair to everyone. While there are no grandiose plans on Clermont’s horizon, staying the course is just as important. He does want to follow through on building a town park which would be a welcome addition to the town.
Staats has served Clermont well and there is little doubt that he will continue to do so. He should be re-elected by Clermont residents.
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