The work to reform local government, to eliminate government waste, and to reduce the burden of local property taxes, can only begin to happen once we reform and “clean up” local elections.
To say that a challenger has it tough, with press coverage a rarity and the power of incumbency paramount, is an understatement.
When the opposition flaunts the law, however, and stoops to “stealing” the election, successfully challenging the status quo becomes darn near impossible.
Once elected as your Nassau County Legislator, Michael Uhl will introduce legislation that will seek to level the playing field, making it unlawful for a government worker, supervisor, or commissioner to remove or order the removal of any lawfully placed political signage from private property. The penalty? Loss of employment, benefits, and pension rights.
The simple yet necessary goal of Michael’s mission is to bring to an end the unfair and unlawful campaign/election practices that have marred the electoral process in Nassau County for many years.
“We can create a healthy democracy that will encourage more quality citizens to run and serve, not to mention vote.” Says Uhl. “Today’s good citizen will not attempt to run for office in this current climate of sign stealing and political chicanery. Local elections, where officeholders are allowed to run roughshod over the opposition and the democratic process, without accountability, are, in effect, being stolen from the voters.”
Michael will work with the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County Police Department to establish a fair local election task force to, once and for all, end the practice of “stealing” elections.
Apathy, and ineffective government, is fueled by unfair local election practices. On Tuesday, November 6th, you have the opportunity to level the playing field.
To say that a challenger has it tough, with press coverage a rarity and the power of incumbency paramount, is an understatement.
When the opposition flaunts the law, however, and stoops to “stealing” the election, successfully challenging the status quo becomes darn near impossible.
Once elected as your Nassau County Legislator, Michael Uhl will introduce legislation that will seek to level the playing field, making it unlawful for a government worker, supervisor, or commissioner to remove or order the removal of any lawfully placed political signage from private property. The penalty? Loss of employment, benefits, and pension rights.
The simple yet necessary goal of Michael’s mission is to bring to an end the unfair and unlawful campaign/election practices that have marred the electoral process in Nassau County for many years.
“We can create a healthy democracy that will encourage more quality citizens to run and serve, not to mention vote.” Says Uhl. “Today’s good citizen will not attempt to run for office in this current climate of sign stealing and political chicanery. Local elections, where officeholders are allowed to run roughshod over the opposition and the democratic process, without accountability, are, in effect, being stolen from the voters.”
Michael will work with the Nassau County Legislature and the Nassau County Police Department to establish a fair local election task force to, once and for all, end the practice of “stealing” elections.
Apathy, and ineffective government, is fueled by unfair local election practices. On Tuesday, November 6th, you have the opportunity to level the playing field.
Elect Michael Uhl to the Nassau County Legislature
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