With Republicans and Democrats in Dutchess County staking out opposite positions on the issue of mandated tests of private wells before home sales, the issue is sure to make its way into political campaigns this fall.
Both sides could use the issue to their advantage. Most Republicans argue that well tests are essential but should remain voluntary. Democrats say a law mandating the tests would educate property owners and protect homebuyers.
A county-wide well-testing measure was passed by the Dutchess Legislature in January, mostly along party lines, but it was blocked by a veto by County Executive Bill Steinhaus, a Republican.
Meanwhile, Westchester County passed its own law this week mandating private well tests. Rockland is the only other county in the state to require such tests.
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I hear there is a group forming or already formed called "Republicans for Ruggiero" - Is this so?
Haven't heard of that yet, but I can check into it. Any word on who is behind it?
Not sure who is behind it but I have heard it through the grapevine and saw it mentioned in a Story Chat Post by "mark19191919"
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This is going to be a very interesting election year and I hope voters utilize your blog to keep up on the issues and sort truth from fiction and by also doing their own research, looking the candidates in the eye at every opportunity and becoming informed voters.
By the Way I've also heard that Town of Poughkeepsie Republicans are conducting a telephone survey through Tel Opinion Research - a couple of folks in Town told me they were called. Guess they are trying to figure out what the issues are **smile** and who they should run for Supervisor **smile**.
http://www.telopinion.com/
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