tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2734182666001008122024-03-14T07:56:29.449-04:00"JACOBS LIVE PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE"When you make a sacrifice and serve your community you receive a commodity that can never be purchased. It can only be earned. It comes from service to OTHERS and sacrifice of self. A calm, quiet feeling in your heart and your soul is where Humility is born. And with Humility comes the real long lasting ability to Lead Others. My BLOG will inspire, educate and give a Voice to the People.Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.comBlogger131125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-68459470750321272102013-01-26T12:01:00.001-05:002013-01-26T12:01:15.772-05:00"WE THE PEOPLE"<br />
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I was completely offended when I was asked to sign Oppose Legislature Draft Resolution 0108 2013 http://www.gopetition.com.<span style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">"We the undersigned oppose Ulster County Legislature Draft Resolution #0108 of 2013". </span></div>
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My position on this issue is extremely near and dear to my heart and upon receiving this request, I was offended and totally disagreed with the request. I was then told, "That I can not support the second amendment and we must stand tall for all of our military, vets, and those who lost their life for these freedoms". </div>
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Ladies and Gentlemen I will not become involved with political meandering. I totally respect our County Executive, Michael Hein, and our Legislature, and quite frankly this is why we have a Chairman of the Legislature (Ms. Terry Bernardo) who should be working in the best interest for "We the People". I do not personally have all of the recommendations or solutions but I am well aware of the fact that change is imminent as it relates to laws that protect the innocent and vulnerable and I am here as a life time Community Activist to create that positive journey together. Please read the Legislature Draft Resolution below and you be the judge. I would be interested in your thoughts and recommendations. </div>
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<b>Draft Resolution No. 0108 <st1:date day="22" ls="trans" month="1" year="2013">January 22, 2013</st1:date></b></div>
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Requesting The <st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region>
Congress Implement Federal Laws </div>
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That Will Protect The Health, Safety and Welfare Of The
Public </div>
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From Death And Injury, Due To The Intentional Or
Unintentional </div>
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Misuse Of Firearms </div>
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Referred to: The Law
Enforcement and Public Safety Committee (Chairman Richard </div>
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Parete and Legislators Belfiglio, Ronk, Briggs and Maio) </div>
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Legislators Donald J. Gregorius and David B. Donaldson offer
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WHEREAS, the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution </div>
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preserves “the right of the people to keep and bear arms”;
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WHEREAS, the United States Supreme Court has held that there
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restrictions and limitations to the Second Amendment; and </div>
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WHEREAS, there are laws in individual States and other
municipalities that </div>
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require procedures such as mandatory background checks,
waiting periods and </div>
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permitting, that can be effective in deterring the ability of persons to illegally </div>
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purchase firearms, and </div>
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WHEREAS, a primary responsibility of Government is to
protect the Health, </div>
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Safety, and Welfare of the Public and there have been
numerous shootings in </div>
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colleges, grade schools, shopping malls and other public
places; and</div>
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WHEREAS, fire fighters, police officers, teachers, students,
school personnel, </div>
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political officials, postal workers and other public and
private persons have been </div>
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targeted and murdered by people that are felons, mentally
deficient, of ill will, and/or </div>
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are prohibited from owning firearms; and </div>
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other firearms </div>
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casualties, and each day that passes risks the safety of the
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WHEREAS, It is in the public interest to enact laws that are
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avoid loopholes where background checks, waiting periods,
and types of firearms can </div>
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be purchased in one state through private sales, gun shows,
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easily transported to another state with more stringent laws
and it is virtually </div>
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impossible for individual states to control the importing of
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Draft Resolution No. 0108 <st1:date day="22" ls="trans" month="1" year="2013">January 22, 2013</st1:date> </div>
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Requesting The <st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region>
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That Will Protect The Health, Safety and Welfare Of The
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Misuse Of Firearms </div>
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RESOLVED, the Ulster County Legislature requests the
President of the </div>
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<st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region>
and the Congress of the <st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region>
establish and implement federal </div>
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laws that will protect the safety of the public from the
tragic consequences of </div>
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intentional and unintentional misuse of firearms; and, be it
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RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution will be forwarded
to the President </div>
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of the <st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region>,
<st1:place><st1:city>Barack Obama</st1:city>, <st1:country-region>United States</st1:country-region></st1:place>
Senators Charles Schumer and </div>
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ADOPTED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE </div>
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Good Evening Honorable President James Noble<o:p></o:p></div>
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Members of the Common Council and the General public in
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Professionally and publicly I have managed and worked with
million dollar budgets throughout my professional career. Therefore, I felt
compelled to speak this evening regarding the City of <st1:city>Kingston
Proposed</st1:city> 2013 budget 36.8 million down from the 2012
budget 36.9 million and voice my concerns and compliments. The budget tax levy
amount to be generated by property taxes is unchanged from 2012 at about 15
million. Therefore why has the tax levy increased by approximately 3 percent? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><u>MY CONCERNS: <o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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The tax rates are proposed to rise to compensate for the
total value of properties falling approximately 48 million a city wide decline
in lower assessment rolls is the result of city wide decline in property value.
This should be a major concern to the Common Council in recognizing how <st1:city>Kingston</st1:city>
must begin to grow the tax base and begin to increase the values of homeowner’s
properties. Municipal governmental officials should be most concerned with the
following trend.</div>
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Welfare Projection 2013: $1,753.841 up considerably from last year $1,189.08. This
increase is passed on to the taxpayer. Previously 2012-75 per cents per 1,000. 2013
increase to 1.15 per 1,000.<o:p></o:p></div>
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How do you govern and financially manage with many of the
roadblocks I have outlined in my discussion this evening. Quite frankly a
little magic and leadership with an emphasis on protecting and recognizing the
taxpayer is paramount. Therefore I look to the municipal leaders in my
community in each Ward to recognize the importance of fiscal management by
working together with our Mayor in a collaborative effort to increase the tax
base and reduce costs to the taxpayers.<o:p></o:p></div>
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“My shout out to my community and taxpayers” Please I urge
you to become more involved in your tax dollars and have a voice in the
process. I attended the Mayors Press Release outlining the Budget for 2013 and
I would have hoped more Citizens and Alderman would have attended. </div>
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<b>Hopefully prosperity is at our doorstop and the future of <st1:city>Kingston</st1:city>
will continue to prosper and grow. <u><o:p></o:p></u></b></div>
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Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-1434700266608013902011-12-08T11:08:00.001-05:002011-12-08T11:14:10.728-05:00CITY OF KINGSTON FINANCIAL CRISIS<br />
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PUBLIC SPEAKING SPEECH BY JEAN JACOBS</div>
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My name is Jean Jacobs and I reside at <st1:address><st1:street>139
Wall Street</st1:street> <st1:city>Kingston</st1:city> <st1:state>NY</st1:state></st1:address>.
I am a life long resident of the City of <st1:city><st1:place>Kingston</st1:place></st1:city>
and have been a Community Activist for over 30 years.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Good Evening Mr. President Members of the common council and
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FINANCIAL CRISIS<o:p></o:p></div>
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36.6 million dollar
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Our city is in a financial crisis and city government is
broken. Ladies and Gentlemen this is not my opinion this is fact. If the City
of <st1:city><st1:place>Kingston</st1:place></st1:city> continues down this
path we will lose the ability to control our destiny. The City of <st1:city><st1:place>Kingston</st1:place></st1:city>
government must learn to live within a budget. We must cut our spending and do
more with less. We are going to have to shift our fiscal priorities and
fundamentally restructure how city government operates. We cannot continue to
spend what we don’t have. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The City of <st1:city><st1:place>Kingston</st1:place></st1:city>
realizing the fate of our financial crisis should have created a Municipal
Finance Review Panel over a year ago. Every Department should have provided a
budget for their department with a 10 per cent reduction recognizing the fiscal
crisis. I have said it before and continue to express the importance that the
budget process is a work in progress 12 months of the year.<o:p></o:p></div>
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An immediate spending freeze should have been imposed months
ago when we realized we were facing a financial crisis which required emergency
action by municipal governmental officials. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There should have been an immediate review of all contracts
with third party vendors with a high emphasis on considering to bring services
in-house with current personnel and project a savings to offset the current
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A Fiscal Emergency must be a priority when sitting at the
table with contract negotiations and certain sacrifices must be made to rebuild the
city’s foundation. Including shared sacrifices and difficult decisions. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As a resident and taxpayer I was shocked that the Common
Council Public Officials working and paid on behalf of all the public at large
did not offer any budget proposal propositions to the Mayor as a result of his
budget proposal. The Mayor stated that
the council usually reduced tax hikes in proposals that he has submitted in the
past. What concerns me considerably, is the fact that the only proposition to
the tax payer is to use a portion of the current fund balance to lower the tax
burden, increase bus fares, increase parking violations and hire a part time
meter maid. This is a dangerous fiscal proposition especially when the fund
balance should remain there for unexpected expenditures and for bonding
purposes. The term in the Kingston Times quoted Budget TAKEN AS IS proves that
we have failed as fiscal managers. Now we are at the bewitching hour trying to
resolve what is a year long process and making last minute recommendations that
have not been discussed, or investigated to the level of acceptance required
including the homestead non-homestead increase and once again the tax payer is
asked to finance the shortfall. I agree this is a formula that requires further
investigative reporting and decision making but not at the eleventh hour. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Ask this question: How did city officials reduce spending to
offset this increased cost to the taxpayer?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last but not least are you actually considering the
financial crisis that we are experiencing and we are going to bond once again
644,000 for equipment and three police cars? This resolution was passed the other evening
9-0. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The Reality is we are facing a national, state, county and
city financial crisis. The only propositions after an entire year are raising
once again revenue generating efforts on the tax payer. SHOW ME THE MONEY I am
a No vote on this budget.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Welcome Back "JACOBS LIVE PEOPLE FOR PEOPLE"<br />Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-12980073171057904582011-11-21T15:12:00.001-05:002011-11-21T15:13:49.168-05:00STOP POSTING ON MY BLOGI have reported that there are unauthorized posts on my<br />
BLOG. Jean C. JacobsJacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-52121031312888876352011-10-30T13:41:00.001-04:002011-10-30T13:42:00.086-04:00Concerns regarding BLOG PostsThere were Blog posts on Jacobs Live that I did not post. Many advertisements. Be aware of this problem. Jean JacobsJacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-26958518119694274202011-08-08T09:59:00.000-04:002011-08-08T10:00:01.370-04:00ELECT JEAN JACOBS MAYOR CITY OF KINGSTON<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe9Gs3U4nuh1oldameZFGcshfG2RE0CfOqStWklBim_g6wogPeZbsFuSl9piMkJN2IEPANVXY7DclaqK8ri4b3KfAViczLNcedOawzNjT08qJ_OKGZt_daUzYLx852qCenuEb8M6_0UU/s1600/ngston+City-20110804-00072-701371.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqe9Gs3U4nuh1oldameZFGcshfG2RE0CfOqStWklBim_g6wogPeZbsFuSl9piMkJN2IEPANVXY7DclaqK8ri4b3KfAViczLNcedOawzNjT08qJ_OKGZt_daUzYLx852qCenuEb8M6_0UU/s320/ngston+City-20110804-00072-701371.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5638484611460018802" /></a></p><FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> <DIV> </DIV></FONT>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-69031602157319131052011-08-08T09:55:00.000-04:002011-08-08T09:55:23.494-04:00Mayoral Candidate Jean Jacobs, My Plan Contract NegotiationsMY PLAN CITY OF KINGSTON<br />
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The long–term financial future of the city of Kingston will be governed and managed by a new Mayor LEADER as a result of the general election in the City of Kingston in November 2011. As a Business Leader in the City of Kingston, I have been involved with contract negotiations the majority of my professional and community service career. <br />
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It takes a bi-partisan approach to this critical venture. Typically contracts are negotiated for three years but MY PLAN would be a one–year agreement which also allows the incoming mayor to truly get a say on the union contracts without being burdened by a contract they didn't negotiate. Regardless of which candidate is elected, the new mayor should be given the ability to negotiate a new deal with the unions. <br />
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Business Decisions that require immediate attention and considerations to the upcoming contract negotiations with the unions in the City of Kingston will set the financial stage for the future of Kingston. We need a lead Business Negotiator to govern and negotiate the contract process in the City of Kingston. The present financial profile in the City of Kingston is tenuous and the cities financial future in most critical.<br />
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As a Mayoral Candidate running for Mayor in the City of Kingston this is my plan for the contract negotiations as I presently see it: We must take a bi-partisan approach in the negotiations of contracts and I have made it public previously, that the Mayor of the City of Kingston should not be the negotiator and My Business Plan for the future of Kingston addresses this issue. <br />
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The City of Kingston upcoming contract negotiations with unions could set the stage for a better financial future, if the parties can agree on a contract that takes into account the city's financial situation while also addressing the needs of the workers. I look forward to this opportunity if elected Mayor in the City of Kingston.<br />
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Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-33721067966244877852011-08-06T18:52:00.000-04:002011-08-06T18:52:54.882-04:00Opponents Cheer Housing Delay, by Jean Jacobs Mayoral Candidate<div align="center"><strong>WHO MADE THIS A CONTROVERSIAL PLAN?</strong></div><br />
I am shocked and saddened by the article in the Daily Freeman today, <strong><u>"Opponents cheer housing delay".</u></strong> I find it amusing that I was the only candidate that stated I was a Businesswoman and I have worked in Corporate America a quarter of a life time and my decision was to listen to the Safe Harbors Proposal. Why should we ever allow politics to get in the way of the PEOPLE and what is for the betterment of this community. LEADERS LISTEN<br />
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<strong>Freeman Article On Saturday 8/6/2011 states: Safe Harbors Executive Director Tricia Haggerty Wenz informed Kingston officials that the plan had been put on hold, largely because it had become "tangled up in Kingston's election year politics." "Calm deliberation and objective analysis of the thoughtful proposal have been replaced with the condemnation of affordable housing in general and a stereotyping of our development plan as a failed idea before it has even been reviewed," Wenz wrote, reacting to almost unanimous opposition to Safe Harbors' Plan by Kingston Mayoral candidates." </strong><br />
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This is absolutely incredible that they are walking away with negative press. The King's Inn Review Committee was formed to solicit proposals and they were the only entity to put forth a plan. We should be commending them for their effort and have made every effort to LISTEN so we could have been informed with the facts prior to making any decisions. "I disagree with Andi Turco Levin to put this on the back burner until a new Administration takes over," and I certainly would never say that "Putting more income housing in Midtown would be like throwing gasoline on a fire". If we are telling the community we want to be their next Mayor is it not our responsibility as candidates to listen on behalf of the very people that will be electing us. Common sense tells you that. This is why we need BUSINESS LEADERS. <br />
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If Elected Mayor of the City of Kingston, I Jean C. Jacobs pledge to the Safe Harbors Executive director and staff that I will organize and schedule a meeting to listen to their proposal. This will be a collaborative effort to partner with Safe Harbors, Community members, and the Kingston Business Alliance. As stated in the Freeman Jean Jacobs takes a wait to see approach does not totally define my position. My wait to see approach was defined in an e-mails to Mr. Kirby which I will attach here:<br />
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<strong>Dear Mr. Kirby: E-Mail 7/23/2011</strong><br />
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I am the only candidate for Mayor that voiced the importance of listening to what the housing plan had to offer. If you have a business intelligence and have worked in corporate America it is your job as a LEADER to listen to every presentation that may very well be the crowing glory to our fine City. Current Leadership is the very reason why we are in our current position. What alternatives have been offered to increase the tax base and lower (expense) taxes?<br />
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I totally agree with Chris Silva letter and will be contacting him personally. He is absolutely correct in his discussion and presentation and all of the candidates should have given them the opportunity to present their plan before making a judgement call. <br />
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Jean Jacobs<br />
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7/20/2011 E-mail to Mr. Paul Kirby:<br />
My stand as a Mayoral candidate focuses on the NEED and not the OPPOSITION regarding Kings Inn. I don't like the word oppose I rather work in the best interest of the Community and realize the importance of improving the Broadway Corridor together. There is a considerable amount of emphasis on Broadway and Midtown. As a candidate for Mayor in the City of Kingston my Vision and Platform is unique. I look at the City as a whole and for the betterment of the entire city and all of the residents. I don't see this as the easy way out by considering housing. <br />
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I realize that we are living in a poverty city and people can no longer afford their homes, taxes or utilities. We are forcing the housing issue to be a focus because people would be on the streets homeless. The average salary is between 28,000 and 32,000. Our taxes are almost 75% higher than any other State in the nation. Ask yourself this question? How many residents currently live in Kingston? How many lived in Kingston 10 years ago. The figures will astound you. When I served on the school board there were over 12,000 students and now there are about 7,000 or less? These are important facts that go into decisions that affect the future of our city. Also 50% or more of the children in the Kingston City School District are on free and reduced lunch? Look at the NEED and then realize that we must focus on the entire City. Many families in uptown and downtown have felt the crunch of the economy and many have lost their substantial paying jobs. This is a reality. <br />
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Several years ago the issue on the table was the possibility of a condo high rise complex in up-town Kingston. Why the opposition? What do we have today? We have a run down parking lot costing the taxpayers money each and every day. What could have been is the question?? We must stop singling out Uptown, Midtown and Downtown and focus on the City as a whole. Ask yourself this question: The Kirkland Hotel and the millions to refurbish this fine historical building. Tell me are we generating revenue today to offset the cost of the project? Who is picking up the Shortfall. The Taxpayer<br />
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Lets play a game: I don't want the high rise condo complex that just might have increased the tax base, offered jobs and boosted the economy in the entire City of Kingston. Now we are discussing the possibility of low income housing in Midtown because people do not have the income to sustain a higher standard of living. My heart goes out to this population of people and our nation on a daily basis is losing the Middle Class families. In the future the Middle Class population will be extinct and everyone will need affordable housing.<br />
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Jean C. Jacobs<br />
Mayoral GOP Candidate<br />
City of Kingston<br />
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</div>I would take a different approach than my opponent Ms. Turco-Levin to Code Enforcement in the City of Kingston. Ms. Turco Levin has served as a govermental official for close to two years and had every opportunity to offer a plan for Code Enforcement in the City of Kingston. I would LEAD with a agressive positive approach when partnering with the owner or operator of a multi tenant properties. The City of Kingston currently lacks manpower to accomplish many of the day to day operations regarding Standards of Compliance in Code Enforcement. If elected Mayor in the City of Kingston, I would aggressively address the issue from an educational and informative approach with guidelines and consequences. I would never use the term "Deadbeat" Landlords". You are beginning the process on a negative platform for improvement. I would create a Multi Tenant Inspection Program Brochure defining the role and responsibility of the owner or operator of the multi tenant property and I would organize and facilitate annually a mandatory meeting with the landlords. The audience would consist of the following in attendance, City Manager, Property Managers, Landlords, Police Department, Fire Department, City Attorney and the Water Department. I am a Leader that demands accountability and currently the Block By Block has been affective and efficient but there is a FLIP side we are missing. <br />
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I am a fiscal financial management professional and if elected Mayor it is my job to present recommendations and solutions of how we can be more cost effective and at the same time hold property managers and landlords accountable while preserving the quality of life for each and every citizen. We can create our individual report card for Code Enforcement for Landlords, Property Owners and Property Managers. We must be creative with high depth ingenuity due to the lack of financial resources and manpower. Currently we are going Block by Block and I firmly believe in holding them accountable and recommend through my PLAN they (landlords, property owners) come to us the City Officials. When you create mandatory parameters they will soon begin to realize their are guidelines to follow without exception. I commend our current Mayor for his efforts and the Police Department and Fire Department and I would work together with all City Officials in creating a plan that will benefit the citizens, the landlords, and more importantly the tenants at a price we can afford.<br />
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GOP Candidate for Mayor <br />
City of KingstonJacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-35099849970207925292011-07-25T16:46:00.000-04:002011-07-25T16:46:48.873-04:00Mayoral Candidate Jean Jacobs, Business Plan<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>MAYORAL CANDIDATE</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>JEAN JACOBS </strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>PROPOSES</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><u>A CITY MANAGER IN KINGSTON NEW YORK</u></strong></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">As Mayor in the City Of Kingston, if elected, I offer the following proposal which will consist of changing the <u><strong>"way we do business".</strong></u> My first order of business will be to change the current form of city government by analyzing the Organizational Chart and the current table of Organization and hire a City Business Manager. WHY: We need a Business Leader to manage and lead people at the same time. I have worked in Corporate America for over 30 years and I have conducted hundreds of interviews and hired many people with the credentials to accomplish the job. You must be extremely ethical and extremely transparent. You need a combination of expertise that includes professional management abilities, business expertise, financial proficiency, people skills, expert training and practical experience to head one of the largest business operations “The City of Kingston”. </div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><u><strong>The City Manager Job Description: </strong></u></div>The candidate would have a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration or Business Management with an expertise in fiscal responsibility, human resources and long range planning and would run the day-to-day operations of the City of Kingston. We need someone that judges more on performance than personality and “will be demanding a new way we do business.” His/Her role would be to execute and implement policies of the mayor and council and above all have the ability to manage people.<br />
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I recently read on a local Blog,”What plans have candidates offered for the position of Mayor in the City of Kingston”. I offer my years in the administrative and business field and I realize that CHANGE is imminent if we are going to save our fine city. Financially we are on a serious roller-coaster with little or no hope in site. How can the City of Kingston governmental officials even possibly admit that a Comprehensive Master Plan has never been completed since 1963? I hold all LEADERS in office accountable for this oversight and lack of recognizing the importance of this valuable tool to lead Kingston forward. <br />
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I urge all of you to step back for one minute and listen to the crisis our nation faces financially with a national debt that is soaring out of control and an economy that is failing daily. How many prominent corporations have failed and out of business due to the economic strife and above all lack of leadership at the top of the Organizational Table of Organization? These are most critical questions for the citizens of Kingston to ask before they go the Primary Polls on September 13, 2011. We need a Business Leader and a Mayor that has the experience in the Corporate Business World.<br />
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Jean Jacobs<br />
GOP Candidate for Mayor <br />
City of Kingston<br />
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</div><div align="center"><strong>"Curtis Sliwa has stepped into the national spotlight, catching the attention of parents, the media, and the Federal Government ".</strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">I had the privilege once again to meet with Curtis Sliwa in Poughkeepsie on Saturday July 23, 2011. We sat down to discuss many of the safety issues facing our fine city and across our nation. I worked with Curtis Sliwa in 2006 when the Guardian Angels Chapter was formed in Kingston, NY. It is the willingness to make a difference and the dedicated leadership to community service and personal responsibility to recognize the importance of working together by providing alternatives to violence, destructive behavior, bullying, gangs, and drugs. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">As Mayor of the City of Kingston, I will welcome Mr. Curtis Sliwa and his team of Guardian Angels to </div><div align="center">Champion our fine city with their presence and to work with our local law enforcement officials</div><div align="center">and the Ulster County Sheriff's Department so together we can create a unique partnership that will benefit our youth and all citizens.</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">For over 30 Years The Guardian Angels has played a significant role in making cities all over the world safer places to live and raise our children. </div><div align="center"><br />
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</div><div align="center">I am a GOP Mayoral Candidate and willing to listen to the Safe Harbor Affordable Housing Proposal. I sent an e-mail to the Daily Freeman and I also spoke with Mr. Kirby regarding this. During my professional career I have worked in Corporate America for over 35 years and I have hosted and listened to more business plans than many of you would in a lifetime. The outcome may surprise you. Currently the City of Kingston is in a financial crisis, poverty has taken over, and quality of life is declining daily due to the level of fear in our community. Who allowed this to happen? Ask yourself this question?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Let the record show that I am willing to listen to the presentation and I will then make an informed decision based on the facts in the best interest of my community. A LEADER LISTENS.</div><div align="center"><br />
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I realize that we are living in a poverty city and people can no longer afford their homes, taxes or utilities. We are forcing the housing issue to be a focus because people would be on the streets homeless. The average salary is between 28,000 and 32,000. Our taxes are almost 75% higher than any other State in the nation. Ask yourself this question? How many residents currently live in Kingston? How many lived in Kingston 10 years ago. The figures will astound you. When I served on the school board there were over 12,000 students and now there are about 7,000 or less? These are important facts that go into decisions that affect the future of our city. Also 50% or more of the children in the Kingston City School District were on free and reduced lunch when I served on the school board. Look at the NEED and then realize that we must focus on the entire City. Many families in uptown and downtown have felt the crunch of the economy and many have lost their substantial paying jobs. This is a reality. <br />
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Several years ago the issue on the table was the possibility of a condo high rise complex in up-town Kingston. Why the opposition? What do we have today? We have a run down parking lot costing the taxpayers money each and every day. What could have been is the question?? We must stop singling out Uptown, Midtown and Downtown and focus on the City as a whole. Ask yourself this question: The Kirkland Hotel and the millions to refurbish this fine historical building. Tell me are we generating revenue today to offset the cost of the project? Who is picking up the Shortfall. The Taxpayer<br />
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Lets play a game: I don't want the high rise condo complex that just might have increased the tax base, offered jobs and boosted the economy in the entire City of Kingston. Now we are discussing the possibility of low income housing in Midtown because people do not have the income to sustain a higher standard of living. My heart goes out to this population of people and our nation on a daily basis but is this the answer to an already declining area of Kingston faced with violence, poverty, absentee landlords and the homeless? We are losing the Middle Class families. In the future the Middle Class population will be extinct and everyone will need affordable housing. Many of the families that may need low income affordable housing may have been the Blue Collar Worker trying to provide for his/her family and he/she have been faced with the economic job loss and can no longer afford his/her lifestyle, their home, their car, or even food on their table.This population of people is increasing as I write this comment. <br />
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GOP Candidate for Mayor<br />
City of KingstonJacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-87226092345147543182011-07-15T13:52:00.001-04:002011-07-15T13:52:43.770-04:00Jean Jacobs, Youth Guardian Angels presenting at the Everett Hodge Center<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pWBdltmaNAbYCfM-qwlCs8yUzJxl8IlADROwTR2ywM8tqKVslVAAcmjR7d0g1olw4ooqATiuXJEqS3nKLPTCYjkYfnx8XrIr-6aMshcxoAFTBG7MmSbAYzDtdU7JE65mcCS-EyCGRKU/s1600/Jeans+Pictures+297-763770.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pWBdltmaNAbYCfM-qwlCs8yUzJxl8IlADROwTR2ywM8tqKVslVAAcmjR7d0g1olw4ooqATiuXJEqS3nKLPTCYjkYfnx8XrIr-6aMshcxoAFTBG7MmSbAYzDtdU7JE65mcCS-EyCGRKU/s320/Jeans+Pictures+297-763770.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5629638540330166594" /></a></p><FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> <DIV> </DIV></FONT>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-47725686743090667312011-07-15T13:37:00.001-04:002011-07-15T15:53:10.723-04:00Jean Jacobs, Mayoral Safety Plan Proposal<div align="center"><strong>"THE TIME IS NOW"</strong><br />
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</div><div align="center">As Mayor in the City of Kingston, one of my first priorities would be to establish and create a Local Guardian Angels Chapter for our youth, adults, and seniors. I have worked as a Community Activist with the Guardian Angels since 2006 and hosted my personal TV Show "Jacobs Live People for People" promoting the Guardian Angels and their MISSION for many years. I was trained in their workshops to become a Guardian Angel, resulting in a graduation of more than 10 citizens in 2006 at City Hall. Curtis Lewia was the master of ceremonies and this was the beginning of a partnership that would improve the Public Safety for everyone in the City of Kingston. Let us fast forward to 2011 and ask yourself this question? Why have we waited 5 years to only recognize that the series of crimes, fatal shootings has continued to grow and FEAR remains a constant factor in the lives of many Kingston residents. Can we afford to resist the presence of a Guardian Angel Chapter in the City of Kingston?</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center"><strong>In two weeks I will be meeting with the Curtis Lewia, Founder and CEO of the Guardian Angels and his TEAM to discuss serious Public Safety issues facing society today. I support Shayne Gallo for raising the awareness and the importance in creating a CITY SUMMIT to curb youth crime and my opponent Mr. Richard Cahill and his plan to address GANGS, but we can do more. </strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Please Please we have so many wonderful agendas but the fact remains are they effective and efficient while crime continues to grow and citizens are in danger? Mr. Hayes Clements proposal today in the local Freeman Article " Neighborhood Engagement Team". Is the creation of yet another TEAM going to solve the existing problem with a limited police force? There is never going to be a safe and a thriving Kingston without a SAFE CITY. I patrolled the MIDTOWN streets with the Guardian Angels many times and I can tell you their presence made a positive statement when talking with the youths at the Kingston Area Library on our patrol. </div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">My plan in working with the Local Kingston Guardian Angels Chapter will be to focus on building relationships and to create positive role models for today's youth and work toward promoting community safety and betterment for the good of society overall. The philosophy of the Guardian Angels is to empower individuals through service to others. An empowered society is built through empowering individuals one at a time. The Guardian Angels train people to take constructive and cooperative action to solve individual and social problems. They provide people with tools, support, and opportunities to face their unique challenges and fulfill their unique interests and goals. <br />
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The Guardian Angels have a program Youth Guardian Angels for Teens 12-16 years of age provides an Alternative to Gangs and Drugs through a supportive club environment dedicated to community service and personal responsibility. Within the school system teens are recommended by teachers and principals. <br />
The program focuses on those who need to improve attendance or behavior, or who face other adjustment challenges. It also provides structured recreational activities that combine fun with education and the challenges of group dynamics. Many participants have successfully turned away from the lure of drugs and gang life to become role models for their peers and local community. <br />
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Ladies and Gentlemen we need this program in Kingston, New York. In February 2010 until May 2010 I spent my Friday evenings volunteering my time at the Everett Hodge Center in the "Food For Thought Program". I worked with area business professionals in donating all of the food for the program and my TEAM picked up the food, delivered the food and we served the food to the youths. I became most empowered by many of the youths and their willingness to belong. I contacted the Guardian Angels and they came to the the Everett Hodge Center and spoke to the youths about the Guardian Angel Youth program. The youth during the presentation was extremely inspired and empowered by their presence and the Guardian Angel Youth Program.<br />
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Quoted in the Kingston Daily Freeman today" The answer to the current CRISIS we have to deploy more manpower, more visibility, in Midtown and other hot spots". I will LEAD the Creation of a Local Chapter of Guardian Angels in the City of Kingston and together we can all make a difference for the betterment of our community.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-34986267018316982172011-07-04T12:14:00.001-04:002011-07-04T12:14:36.865-04:00Jean Jacobs Mayoral Candidate Safety First<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOtjeYzaIiIPltzWybiTpKNYQdA3lrS2FSm0Kq-niP8G6Ftnq3_OonDdv1_QWYtUNAFEV0LqA4Ko3wFeYIWF9NS-GJcvs8kvt-_6ij3rF2Ayc2eTqGKJXNTuZncZ3s5SGur3KE2DXYe0/s1600/s42353ca108056_5_3-776866.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlOtjeYzaIiIPltzWybiTpKNYQdA3lrS2FSm0Kq-niP8G6Ftnq3_OonDdv1_QWYtUNAFEV0LqA4Ko3wFeYIWF9NS-GJcvs8kvt-_6ij3rF2Ayc2eTqGKJXNTuZncZ3s5SGur3KE2DXYe0/s320/s42353ca108056_5_3-776866.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5625531315583421666" /></a></p><FONT id=role_document face=Arial color=#000000 size=2> <DIV> </DIV></FONT>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-39875700926383549552011-07-04T10:54:00.001-04:002011-07-04T10:56:44.667-04:00JACOBS FOR MAYOR SAFETY FIRST<div align="center"><strong>SAFETY FIRST</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>"CRIME IN CITY NEIGHBORHOODS"</strong></div><br />
I am absolutely astonished regarding <strong><u>"City Summit Aims to Curb Youth Crime",</u></strong> article in the Kingston Daily Freeman on June 13, 2011. I would like to remind everyone that I attended the <strong><u>Safety Summit</u></strong> presented by city governmental officials on <strong><u>March 25, 2010</u></strong> in the wake of the loss of a community youth in Mid Town and an attack on a local woman in up town Kingston. I urge the Common Council and the Mayor of the City of Kingston that Safety is a priority and the citizens rely on governmental officials to insure SAFETY FIRST. <strong>Mr. Hayes Clement states in the article",</strong> He has broached some of the issues that Mayoral Candidate Gallo has brought up". When???? I totally disagree because this was a serious issue that involved the entire community and the youth a year ago. Our elected Govermental Officials had the opportunity at this time to create a <strong>TASK FORCE ACTION PLAN FOR THE FUTURE after the SAFETY SUMMIT was hosted at City Hall on March 25, 2010.</strong><br />
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As a GOP candidate for Mayor show me the progress we have made as it relates to <strong><u>CRIME IN CITY NEIGHBORHOODS? </u></strong>Kingston Daily Freeman quoted in the July 13, 2011 edition " We are living in a constant state of fear and high alert trying to keep our children and property safe." I agree with Mayoral Candidate Shayne Gallo," A task Force would address public safety issues comprised of local agencies", exactly what I addressed in my speech a YEAR AGO. <strong><u>READ MY SPEECH BELOW.</u></strong> I attended the summit prepared to speak but the public did not have the opportunity to speak, which was concerning to me. The forum consisted of many community leaders, clergy and law enforcement officials speaking on SAFETY. I worked for years in the Kingston City School District creating and implementing the Comprehensive School Safety Plans as a result of the Project Save Legislation implemented by Governor George Pataki and his Task Force, lead by Lieutenant Governor, Mary Donahue, which became New York State Law in July 2001 for all schools. <br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">SAFETY SUMMIT</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">March 25th, 2010</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">From: Jean C. Jacobs</span></strong></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Good Evening: Mr. President, Community Leaders, Members of the Common Council and Community members in attendance this evening: I stand here before you this evening first and foremost to thank Alderman Thomas Hoffay for creating this public safety forum so we as a community can better identify the safety concerns and arrive at solutions together. As a life long resident born and raised here and my children I take great pride in my public servant participation and speaking before you this evening:</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">My Theme</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">“Collaboration is Key”</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
</span></div><span style="font-size: large;">Tonight we are here to gain the views and potential solutions and to strengthen relationships to ensure a productive approach to Safety in our Community.This evening will provide an opportunity to develop and share understanding of the issues surrounding City safety with a clear exchange of views in providing an Action Plan for the future. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Some considerations include the fact that the cycle of violence affects us all and that cycle is one that needs to be confronted with change and positivity. We must seek to provide every individual the optimal experience free from violence inflicted upon them. I am stressing the need for law enforcement officials, city officials, community groups and organizations, school officials and parents to work and partner with children and youth in our community to exchange ideas and how to best prevent violence, and improve safety within our community. By sharing this information here this evening we can SAVE LIVES.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The time for being upset is behind us and its best to go forward together. Community Involvement is central to the prevention, intervention and suppression programs that our city employs. Tonight is a unique opportunity for residents to think broadly about strategies for addressing some of the most serious issues that face our neighborhoods. If you want to keep your neighborhoods safe, take this advise and never ever give up. Crime will never go away completely but we can intervene, we can prevent it, and we can reduce it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I suggest as we move forward together that in the future we break up in action groups designed to maximize partnerships to address public safety concerns.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Jean Jacobs</span>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-2605355183230611842011-06-30T11:33:00.000-04:002011-06-30T11:33:19.145-04:00MAYORAL RACE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY<div align="center"><strong>"FIREWORKS AND TERM LIMITS"</strong></div><div align="center"><strong>ARE NOT THE PRIORITY</strong></div><div align="center"><br />
</div>I would like to remind the voting public and the local media that there are 4 GOP Candidates running for Mayor in the City of Kingston. As a candidate, I attend all of the City Of Kingston Committee meetings because the knowledge that I acquire is powerful and educates me, so I can be a well informed candidate when speaking with my constituents. I also speak publicly at the meetings on many serious issues facing the residents in the City of Kingston. Visibility and community involvement proves to your public that you are their advocate for change. I have been campaigning over the last several weeks and I can assure all of you that term limits and fireworks are not at the top of the taxpayers priorities. <br />
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Fireworks: Well Ladies and Gentlemen I did not attend the fireworks and I will explain my position on this matter: My professional background as a Finance Director proves that the City of Kingston cannot afford the event and we must learn to conserve and not live above our means. I totally respect the wonderful benefactors that provide the funding but the fact remains that the City of Kingston cannot afford the celebration at this time. THERE IS NO MONEY<br />
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The review for the charter was not brought up for a political platform it was brought up by Alderman, Jen Fuentes who disagreed with Alderman Turco Levins proposal and recommended creating a non-partisan committee for review and discussion of the City Charter as it relates to this subject. I absolutely agree with this recommendation. I was in attendance at the meeting when this was discussed. <br />
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Our fine City has not had a Comprehensive Master Plan in 48 years. This is a reality and concerns me considerably. This should have been a focus of local city government long before now. I gave an outline of this on my prior posting. The Table of Organization must be changed and the Charter requires an entire review. Has anyone been reading what the City of Newburgh is facing financially? This is crucial and Kingston is definitely heading in this direction. We are bonding for almost every project that requires a considerable amount of finances: MILLIONS<br />
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I presented months ago at the Common Council public comment A SAFETY PLAN FOR THE FUTURE of KINGSTON. Emergency Response Teams by Ward: Without a Safe City there is NO CITY. Quality of Life is definitely a major concern during my campaigning over the last several weeks. Also the financial fate of the homeowner and the financial impact this year when the budget is proposed.<br />
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What is the financial fate of the homeowner and local business owners this year when the budget is proposed? The homeowner can no longer endure the rising cost of taxation and local businesses are leaving due to the increase in taxation and the rising cost of health care for their employees. The budget is the bible and I can assure you if I was on the common council I would be a NO vote for the BONDING PROPOSITIONS. Now this is not because I don't support the NEED but there is no money. And when the BONDING takes place this is the blue collar workers money who is trying to provide child care, mortgage payments, health care, taxes, rising cost of energy to heat and maintain a home, and where is the savings to afford his children an education they deserve someday? <br />
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My platform for Mayor includes a Comprehensive Business Plan for the future of the City of Kingston. <br />
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Jean Jacobs, GOP Candidate for Mayor<br />
City of KingstonJacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-32989331830217072322011-06-22T11:32:00.001-04:002011-06-22T11:37:32.526-04:00Comprehensive Master Plan Completed 48 years ago (1963)<strong>Comprehensive Master Plan </strong><br />
<strong>The Future of the City of Kingston</strong><br />
<strong>By Jean Jacobs GOP Candidate for Mayor, City of Kingston</strong><br />
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Having attended the committee meeting several weeks ago it was discussed that the City of Kingston had not completed a Comprehensive Master Plan since 1963. I was shocked to hear this information and realized we must have lost millions of dollars in stimulus grants due to lack of updated statistics when applying for grants. I could not believe what I was hearing. Fragmentation leads to failure and the City of Kingston Governmental Administration have been addressing so many areas that require attention without a Comprehensive Plan to Steer them and the future of Kingston. I have served for years on committees that develop Master Plans for the future and I can definitely speak to the importance of this document and the accountability it represents. <br />
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Currently we are wasting our time and tax payers' money by picking and choosing our concerns, such as planting trees, cleaning parks, smoking in parks, term limits, garage sales, etc. We are not taking into consideration developing the goals for the future growth of the City of Kingston which, could include all of the issues and generate revenue at the same time by the creation and implementation of the Comprehensive Master Plan. <br />
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The Master Plan is the planning document which gives a general framework which includes planning for the development of our fine city. The purpose is to lay out future plans for an area and to provide reasonable certainty and predictability for potential investors. The plan should serve as a document for the common citizen to understand proposed changes and put them in a proper context and it should define the obligations for city officials and those to follow on appropriate decision making.<br />
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<strong>What should the Master Plan accomplish?</strong><br />
1. Give direction for positive change while keeping livability (guide how much development) <br />
2. Give guidance for day-to-day decisions <br />
3. Give better visual definition physically (height restrictions, open space) <br />
4. Analyze impact of new development (especially the impact of new roads, sewer lines) <br />
5. Give guidance for redevelopment of older areas (blight removal vs. historic rehab) <br />
6. Encourage proper timing for development (e.g., provide incentives for housing, not offices) <br />
7. Should be clear enough for common citizen to comprehend <br />
8. Should be considered an obligation for elected officials and those that follow.<br />
9. Revitalize parks and recreation <br />
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Elements of the plan will include a designation of permitted land uses, development of public facilities, and an analysis or transportation and circulation patterns. Such master plans are usually developed using the "rational planning process," a process that includes the following steps. <br />
• survey and analysis of data <br />
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• develop goals for future growth <br />
• establish planning policies based on goals<br />
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The comprehensive plan will give a detailed look at the entire city from transportation challenges to maintaining parks and open space for residents. The biggest challenges facing the city planners, such as protecting the environment and managing growth, are the top concerns for residents. <br />
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Comprehensive Master Plan should be seen as an opportunity for the city to look ahead and build consensus on the direction the community is moving in. The steering committee will set developmental goals, objectives and polices generate revenue while meeting the needs of the community. A strategic plan for the future. <br />
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We are going in numerous different directions without realizing the cost savings and revenue generating opportunities. For years this has been an opportunity knocking at the Doorway of Kingston. I hold each and everyone of you past and present accountable and to take action on this critical juncture in the Historical City of Kingston. The sky is the limit here with Kingston being the first Capital of New York State and the revenue and grant possibilities are endless with updated statistics for the future of Kingston. Had we recognized the importance of updating this years ago, we may have the required fund balance to offset the cost of a long awaited improvements. Bonding is not a stable financial management approach and basically we are borrowing to pay our bills. <br />
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My Comprehensive Business Plan as a candidate for Mayor offers a change in the organizational chart. The Mayor and the Common Council should not be in charge of appointing positions or negotiating contracts. When elected Mayor of the City of Kingston I would create a position of a Business Manager. The current system needs to be managed and governed by someone with business and contract credentials. The Mayor is the CEO and he/she will delegate and will be responsible for the day to day operations of The City of Kingston.<br />
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The responsibility of every candidate running for an elected position is to educate their public so the voter is informed regarding issues when they go to the polls. I do not support term limits because we must encourage and promote the importance that every vote counts. With less than 50 per cent voter participation at the polls we must begin to be innovative and create that "<strong>Fire in The Belly"</strong> in each registered voter to take charge of their right to vote. Voting at the polls is democracy in action.<br />
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This would definitely be included in my Comprehensive Business Plan for the future of the City of Kingston.<br />
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Jean Jacobs<br />
GOP Mayoral Candidate<br />
City of Kingston<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"></div>Jacobs Live People for Peoplehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06315031497918566542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273418266600100812.post-50598945499913005052011-06-20T15:04:00.001-04:002011-06-20T15:07:41.325-04:00GIVE ME A BREAK<div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">Kingston Daily Freeman Article 6/20/2011</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Kingston Mayoral Candidate urges tax break for repairs to sidewalks. </span></strong></div><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Jean Jacobs, GOP Candidate for Mayor</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Andi Turco Levin: Do you realize that the City of Kingston is facing a rapid fiscal decline and property owners are working two jobs to make their expenses. We should be arriving at solutions to cut the taxes and holding home owners and landlords accountable to maintain their property. Once again the homeowner will take the burden for others who are not taking responsibility for their own property. Currently the homeowners are making up the short fall for all of the properties that are off the tax roll. This percentage is rising every day and presently close to half of the properties in the City of Kingston. This is not fair and equitable distribution. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A careful investigation should be in place and yearly audits to make sure they remain tax exempt. There are strict rules and regulations that govern the tax exempt status, which should be monitored annually. (Are we currently doing this?) </span><span style="font-size: large;">Take an accounting of the tax short fall that the County had to make whole this past year MILLIONS when homeowners cannot afford their taxes. WHO PICKS UP THIS EXPENSE?</span><br />
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The sweet smell of summer brings many candidates to the Campaign Trail running for office with the #1 GOAL to WIN!. Personalities will flare and agendas can become overwhelmed by Vanity, Arrogance and Intemperance. Leading by Example has always been extremely important to me in presenting my platform for the future. I am a life long resident in the City of Kingston and I have over 35 years of vested service in my community as a volunteer, parent, educator, consultant and a Fiscal Manager of Business and Finance. My professional background allows me the opportunity to be the most qualified candidate for the next Mayor in the City of Kingston. I am looking forward to many scheduled debates where the Mayoral Candidates can offer their views and platform for the future of the City of Kingston. <br />
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Many candidates over time in our governmental system during a campaign season, are intoxicated and obsessed with their own importance and self interest because this is the only power they posses due to lack of credentials and experience for the position. I realize "None of the Candidates have previously served as Mayor so the idea of them having more experience is not a strong argument". Everyone has their own perception of reality. I am running for Mayor in the City of Kingston because I have the background and the credentials to Lead the City of Kingston.<br />
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I am passionate and prepared to Make a Difference in the Mayoral Race in the City of Kingston. During the summer months I will be knocking at your door and together we will discuss suggestions, concerns and solutions for Kingston.The best of all leaders is the one who helps people so that eventually they don't need him/her. Then comes the one they love and admire. Then comes the one they fear. The worst is the one who lets people push him/her around. Where there is no trust, people will act in bad faith. I have never been afraid of taking a chance or facing the possibility of defeat. As a candidate you must have a thick skin to take the heat and the comments, because you have confidence in yourself and you know that you are the most qualified person for the job. <br />
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Reality, Reform and Recovery. The Reality is we are in a fiscal decline with little hope for the future for the taxpayers, the Reform is my Comprehensive Business Plan for the Future of the City of Kingston. Recovery will occur when I am Elected Mayor in the City of Kingston in November 2011. I am looking forward to the Primary on September 13, 2011.The people will decide by the electorate process who the Republican Mayoral Candidate will be. The POWER OF THE PEOPLE will prevail. <br />
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Respectfully submitted,<br />
Jean Jacobs<br />
GOP Candidate for Mayor <br />
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