Town of Salem New York

There seems to be folks out there who do not agree with my feelings that PVI should be privatized
And that is fine. But for the record let me point out that privatizing PVI and the home care at the county level would relieve taxpayers of a 2.5 million burden. I for profit or a nonprofit could come into PVI and make a world of difference in the quality of life for our senior citizens and expand and develop the campus to meet more folk’s needs. Anyone out there that would like to discuss this further and understand the process more please feel free to call me at 791-8485.

The county has hired a consulant to review all of the non mandated services that are offered and are costing the taxpayers money. Example of this is that over one million dollars of taxpayers money in used to keep Plesant Valley in buiness. Is this a wise use of our tax dollars???? Or should we turn it over to a private operator and use that money to reduce the tax burden on Washington county folks. You tell me????

TO ALL SALEM RESIDENTS AND ANYONE WHO READS THIS BLOG:

As long as I am in office you will never read about Salem considering the English as the main languge spoken in Salem Town Buiness. I hope all the other board members will agree with this postion.

Seth

In Sunday’s paper on the front page was an article about overtime. I will be attending my first public saftey meeting this week and I am sure it will come up.

Should the county be in the Nursing Home buiness??????? It cost taxpayers in Washington County over 1 million tax dollars. Should we turn it over to professionals that will keep the quality of care we have come to expect and free up 1 million dollars. Also what about Lake Lauderdale?? Will letting the county allow boats in create a problem with milfoil and zebra mussels??????? I welcome your thoughts.

How do people feel about disolving the village into the town, combining services to reduce taxes.