PAC Endorses Bud Taylor in City's Mayors Race

The Business First PAC today announced that it has endorsed Bud Taylor in his bid to be elected Mayor of the City of Glens Falls, on November 4, 2008.

To reach this decision, the PAC reviewed the votes and statements of Jack Diamond and Bud Taylor during their tenure as elected officials as well as during this campaign. The PAC also considered the private sector business experience of these two candidates as well as their service in elected office, and their volunteer leadership in the community. In addition, the PAC interviewed these two candidates as well as Judy Villa White in early October with questions focusing on their positions on the following issues:
* Reducing the City’s tax burden
* Committing to cap increases in the property tax levy
* Efforts to share services or to consolidate specific municipal operations
* Support for a regional solution to the City’s water and sewer challenges.

“The City is fortunate to have outstanding candidates all of whom are committed to the City’s continued revitalization running for Mayor, but our PAC believes that Bud Taylor’s private sector experience and extraordinary service to our community in a range of elected and appointed positions makes him the best choice,” noted Chris Scoville, Chair of the PAC’s Board of Directors. “Bud Taylor agrees with the Business First PAC that the City’s tax burden is too high and that the next Mayor must champion efforts to reduce City expenses, to share services with area towns and the County, and to create a regional solution to the City’s water and sewer challenges.”

Endorsement in Glens Falls Mayor's Race

The Business First PAC has interviewed Judy Villa White, Jack Diamond, and Bud Taylor. All three are seeking to become the City's next Mayor in the special election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The questions asked of each candidate focused on the following issues: shared services, regional collaboration, reducing the City's tax burden as well as water and sewer rates, capping increases in the City's property tax levy, and their experience. All three of these candidates deserve the appreciation of the City's residents and businesses for their willingness to lead in a time of great challenge in the City and for their past, current and future commitment to dedicate a great deal of their time, energy and expertise to making Glens Falls a great place to live, work and own a business. Stay tuned for an endorsement announcement.