Hope to see you!

From: Charlotte Stephenson
Date: November 5, 2014 3:25:30 AM EST
To: Charlotte Stephenson

Cc: Daniel Miller <repmiller@pahouse.net>, senatorsmith@pasenate.com, Congressman Murphy <murphy@mail.house.gov>, sue.means@alleghenycounty.us

Subject: Hope to see you!

Dear Fellow Resident, 

I am a Mt. Lebanon resident who does not believe that the decision of our Commission majority to install artificial hazardous waste tire crumb-based turf on the Middle and Wildcat Fields is the right decision for our community. I have communicated my concerns with the Commission at the meetings and asked them to respond to my written inquiries about the turf project. In spite of the health-related concerns, issues with the decision process involved and questions regarding the financial burden of this project in perpetuity that I have raised, their responses have been completely inadequate. What has your experience been? 

Until the final phase of the installation is complete there can be a change in direction if the public demand for an alternate solution is resoundingly clear. I recently requested that Representative Dan Miller, Senator Matt Smith and Congressman Tim Murphy engage in the dialogue regarding this matter. So far, I have heard from Dan Miller and Tim Murphy’s assistant. I have recently asked for assistance from Sue Means of the Allegheny County Council. 

Commissioner John Bendel will be the first pro-turf Commissioner to run for re-election in May. I understand that there are plans underway to install artificial turf in other community facilities. A turnover in Commission leadership at every possible election will be one step toward improved governance in OUR community. The dialogue between residents and agenda-driven Commissioners broke apart a long time ago on this matter. You see, this was a methodical exclusive process that grew legs once the right Commissioners were in place.  

On this coming Saturday, November 8 there will be an Anti-Artificial Turf Project Rally, a public demonstration regarding the Commission’s decision in this matter. Knowledgeable residents will speak on the issues of health, the environment, the decision process and the costs of this project to our community. 

When:            Saturday, November 8, 10:00 AM, Rain or Shine 

Where:           Clearview Common in Uptown Mt. Lebanon 

Note:               Clearview Common is located at the corner of Washington Road and Alfred Street in the heart of Mt. Lebanon, just a few feet from the Denis Theatre. Garage parking is available. 

Please come to show your support, and bring other concerned residents along. Your participation does matter. Hope to see you there! 

PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH ANYONE WHO YOU THINK CARES ABOUT THIS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO ATTEND! 

Sincerely, 

Charlotte Stephenson

Harris/Means Update [UPDATED]

This came in an email to me:

The PG and Trib endorsed Sue Means. PG said Harris wasn't informed or qualified. Trib said that Republicans made a mistake when they picked Harris over Means to replace Gastgeb and the voter has the chance to right that wrong.  Maybe if the three Republicans currently on council, led by Heidlebaugh, had not held the vetting and vote in secret, breaking the Sunshine Laws, we could have gotten the right selection.

On top of above, Cold Sparks is working for both the Wagner campaign and the Peduto campaign. That means Krista, et al is taking money from Democrats which should also disqualify her. Should Cold Sparks continue to work for the winner, then Krista and her husband will have to resign from the Mr. Lebanon Republican Committee...

Update May 24, 2013 8:10 PM

 

"Laurel: To Sue Means. Fifth District Allegheny County voters rejected spoils-system politics when they elected the Bethel Park Republican to serve out the remaining term of departed County Councilman Vince Gastgeb. She defeated Republican Krista Harris, appointed to the seat on an interim basis as a reward for a relative's work on another pol's campaign. Here's to voters who rejected such a machination."

http://triblive.com/mobile/4040053-96/pittsburgh-sports-lance

At least they got this right

Ouch! Read what the Trib has to say about Krista Harris.


Voters in Allegheny County Council's 5th District have an opportunity on Tuesday to use their franchise to right a political wrong.

When marginal Republican Vince Gastgeb of Bethel Park, a 13-year veteran, left the council in February to do Democrat Chief Executive Rich Fitzgerald's bidding for the county Airport Authority, the GOP had the opportunity to name a replacement. It chose Krista Harris of Mt. Lebanon. Actually, she was a “chit choice” — a spoils appointment for the work of a political operative relative.

Voters in the district composed of Bethel Park, Bridgeville, Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair deserve better than such rank political spoilage. That's why they should vote for Sue Means, 61, of Bethel Park.

Mrs. Means is no stranger to conservative political circles. Trained as a nurse, she's long been engaged in politics — she's run, twice unsuccessfully, for the Pennsylvania General Assembly — and in community service in the South Hills. She's a good, engaged and decent person. And if you don't know her personally, you'll recognize the name of her family's business, Brookside Lumber.

Because there's no Democrat in the primary, the winner of the GOP primary on Tuesday will serve out the remaining two years of Mr. Gastgeb's term. Fifth District voters would serve their best interests (and that of the political process) by rejecting representation by proxy and voting for representation by Sue Means.

Read more: http://triblive.com/opinion/editorials/3999522-74/political-primary-sue#ixzz2TcC4XtmB

Final weekend before the Primary and Special Election

I was considering having another poll about the candidates, but since the Blogger poll gadget is so unreliable, I thought it would be better to allow readers to write about their choice of candidates.

If you attended the 42nd Pennsylvania House District candidates forum at the Bethel Municipal Building, or listened to the podcast on Lebo Citizens, who do you think made the best overall presentation?

George Brown - Libertarian
Dan Miller - Democrat
Dan Remely - Republican

If you want to sign your name, great. If you choose to remain anonymous, that is your right.

Who are you supporting in the Special Election? Just say why you are supporting your candidate without trashing any of the others. No negative comments. Who should win the Special Election?  

Care to comment about the County Council race between Krista Harris and Sue Means? I would like to hear some good, solid facts. No fluff. Who deserves our vote?

Finally, not much of a choice, but if you have something positive to say about the school board candidates, now is your chance. 

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday.