This letter was distributed today to Village of Corfu residents.
The purpose of this Concerned Citizens Committee’s letter is to distribute important information so all of you are aware of the following issues with Mayor Ralph Peterson. We believe that his actions reflect poorly on our village and do not provide us with an honorable and respectful form of governance.
- Harassment complaints filed by Sandra Thomas, Village clerk, and Denise Beal, Deputy Village clerk; Cease & Desist notification sent by Mark Boylan, Village attorney.
- August 6 – a 2-page FOIL (Freedom of Information Law) request for 13 items sent to mayor. No response as required by NYS law.
- False claim of racism allegedly from Mayor Peterson against Ms. Ware apparently in retaliation for her reading the above August 6 document into the public record on behalf of the 17-member committee.
- Two requests from the Village board calling for his resignation – no response.
- August 21 letter to the Village board requesting an investigation of possible mal, mis, and nonfeasance.
- Missing numerous Village meetings without his submitting a written request for excuse for medical leave – he is apparently still going to work and still going out to Muckdog events and OTB /Batavia Downs. Is he still getting paid for a no-show job?
- Using his personal e-mail account to conduct Village business. This mailbox is full; relevant and possible critical documents are being sent back to senders. How can the Village board on behalf of you, the residents & taxpayers, conduct business??
- His behavior is inexcusable and incredibly disrespectful. His campaign promise was to stop the personal attacks. Why then does he repeatedly, during Village meetings, refer to trustee Ken Lauer as Ken LIAR?
Respectfully submitted, the Concerned Citizens Committee Members:
Jenny McMartin, Nicholas Skeet, Al Graham, Debbie Graham, Jean Marsick, Pam Ware, Todd Skeet, Lois Ingalsbe, Mary Ellen O’Connor, Richard DeGrood, Doris Matteson, Sandra Szumigala, Charles J. Lenhard, James A. Rupracht, Lori L. Rupracht, Ryan J. Rupracht, Jennifer Eck.
If a "Concerned Citizens
If a "Concerned Citizens Committee" cries in the forest, does it make a sound?
Just curious.
I don't know what your saying
I don't know what your saying in your comment Kyle but if you have been paying attention then you know that our Mayor withheld info from the board and admitted that he tried to get the village sued. If Byron Brown did that in Buffalo it would be national news! As the letter states , He has taken the last two months off and plans on taking off til 1/2/14 with pay because of stress but the stress that he causes doesn't seem to keep him from enjoying the rest of his life. The letter is to inform residents and to send a message to Peterson that when and if he returns we will be there to.
"If Byron Brown did that in
"If Byron Brown did that in Buffalo it would be national news!"
No it wouldn't. That would require the media to actually do its job. It would take a mass direct mailing to all the residents in the city to have even a chance of anyone noticing. Sort of like you did.
We who read The Batavian know about the issues and pain you and your neighbors are experiencing. That is actually the point of my post.