Three seek council seat
By KAYLEIGH KARUTIS, The Leader-HeraldGLOVERSVILLE - Two more candidates have entered the race for councilman-at-large, bringing the number of candidates to at least three but possibly more.
Third Ward Councilman James Robinson, a Republican, said this morning he plans to run for the post, which is held by James Handy.
Robinson, 53, said the city needs better leadership and believes he would bring "some civility back to the city."
"Hopefully, we can rectify some of the spending, and see if we can create some kind of economic growth here in the city," Robinson said.
Robinson works as a maintenance electrician at the Tryon youth facility in Perth. He said he's lived in Gloversville his entire life.
Robinson, who is in his second term as a councilman, lives with longtime companion Amanda Ossenfort on Smith Street. He has three children.
He joins 2nd Ward Councilman John Castiglione, also a Republican, who has announced his candidacy for the position. Sixth Ward Councilman Ray Hindes, a Democrat, planned to announce his candidacy at the Senior Citizens Service Center of Gloversville & Fulton County this morning.
Handy said this morning he's still undecided about running for re-election, but expects to make a decision soon.
Former Councilwoman Shirley Savage announced her candidacy for councilman-at-large weeks ago but said this week she'll run for 4th Ward supervisor instead. Anthony "Chart" Buanno, who has held the post for many years, said this week he's not running for re-election.
Kayleigh Karutis covers Gloversville news. She can be reached at gloversville@leaderherald.com
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IndyJones
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06-19-09 2:15 PM
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MAybe it is the time for serious people to get into the ring. Jim Robinson for CAL and Al Lebo for MAYOR.It is a serious time for governing and the wanabees who have announced will need pre-k training!
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Discobulous
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06-19-09 1:01 PM
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This is silly - three people can't all sit on one seat unless they take turns. We learned that in kindergarten.
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shotgun
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06-19-09 12:36 PM
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Tell me Al what has Jim Robinson done as a Councilman ? He has been on the Council for six years and I can't remember one piece of legislation he has introduced that was enacted. I understand that he is never at City Hall because of his job so how would he be able to be available to sit in on City meetings during the day. He certainly would not be able to cover for the Mayor when he/she is not available during the day. There is no question that as a citizen of this community he has certainly done his share of volunteering for various things.. My question is can he devote the nessassary time to the job during the day when he should be available.
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DaveGibson
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06-19-09 12:30 PM
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I think I have to agree with you, Al. He's been there long enough to know how things work, what works and what doesn't work. He would have my vote if I could vote!
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Adirondackal
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06-19-09 12:08 PM
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Jim Robinson is clearly the best choice here.
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