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Tendy Should Stop Dividing and Distracting the Town
To the Editor:
I grew up in Putnam Valley and lived there for more then 25 years and it saddens me to see what is happening to my family and friends in that small town. The Republicans in Putnam Valley remind me of Ken Starr and the Republicans in Washington, DC back in 1992.
National Republicans in 1992 could not accept the fact that Bill Clinton won the election. Instead of honoring the will of the people, they quickly began to attack Clinton by making ridiculous personal accusations, including lies about: Vince Foster’s suicide, travelgate, haircutgate and White Water. They launched investigations, filed lawsuits, called for ethics hearings and even impeached the President. Most American’s knew that this was mostly sour grapes by the people who had lost the election and in the end; all the Republicans did was waste millions of tax payers’ dollars, shut down the government and distract Congress from working on more important issues.
Councilman Robert Tendy and the Republicans in Putnam Valley are acting the same way the National Republicans did in 1992. Tendy lost the election for Town Supervisor to Sam Davis and clearly he has not been able to accept this reality. From his first day in office, Tendy and his minions have attacked Davis with relentless personal attacks. They have called for hearings, launched investigations and filed charges with the ethics committee. Putnam Valley taxpayers paid thousands of dollars for lawyers to work with the ethics committee who found that Davis has not broken any laws. Unsatisfied with the ethics committee decision, the Republicans are now trying to write and pass new laws to fit into their divisive political scenario.
Mr. Tendy should have more respect for the citizens of Putnam Valley and he should accept the fact that he lost the election to Davis. Instead of dividing and distracting the town, he should focus on trying to work with the Supervisor on issues that truly affect people’s lives. Tax payers don’t pay for Councilmen to use the town board as their personal campaign headquarters. This is not election season but rather a time to do what’s best for the residents of Putnam Valley.
Darren Rigger
Peekskill
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