I have no personal
animosity towards George Borrello. I’ve
only met him once and he seems like a nice person. However, I’ve also learned you cannot judge a
book by its cover. What concerns me is
what I found out about him later on.
My study indicates he has joined forces with a committee and
people that I have serious doubts about. It appears to me that he has “sold his
soul” to John Flanagan and Fred Akshar the leaders of the NYS Senate Republican
Campaign Committee – the architects of Cathy Young’s departure from the
Senate!
It’s been reported that Mr. Akshar called her a “poor
leader” and thus the implication being that she was incapable of leading the
minority. Sorry, but that just makes my
blood boil. I wonder if that was before
or after revelations that he had a nonconsensual sexual relationship with the
mother of a murder victim?
Recently released from Alcohol Rehab - Mr. Flanagan is from
Long Island’s 2nd Senate District. A
place that has no interest, desire or want to help us here. If fact – he voted for the “Safe Act” - and
has played footsie with Andrew Cuomo for years.
It’s obvious to me all he is interested in is loyalty – and it looks
like he is willing to do whatever is necessary to make that happen.
There is no need to wonder or guess. Just go to the NYS Board of Elections website
and check out Borrello’s and the NYS Senate Republican Campaign Committee’s
filings. The 32 Day Pre Primary Report
indicated that George Borrello spent $33.61 on his “People Powered” campaign
while the NYSSRCC spent at least $14,267.84 on his behalf. (The reports lack
detail. Without specific knowledge it’s hard to tell who the spenders
were/are.)
Facebook and the lodging, food and beverage industry in
Chautauqua County appear to be the big winners so far. With Facebook that matter consists of the use
of their website, social media access and processing the link when you hit the
donate button. If you chose to do so
obviously some of your donation will go to cover the Facebook charges. On May
20, 2019 Borrello reported income of $19,390.00- my assumption is most if not
all of that came from their Facebook advertising. In sort of a bet to win scenario, the NYSSRCC
reported $18,785.08 in their coffers apparently pledge to George Borrello. See Schedule “R” of the report.
“Team Flanagan”, as they call themselves, appear to like:
the Wine Cellar, The Cherry Lounge, The Beer Snob, Shawbucks, Southern Tier
Empty Pint and Duff’s. Obviously, food is
served at these restaurants – as well as alcohol. Lots of mileage was reported to names that
appear and reappear on the reports. I
didn’t add it all up because of the lack of detail in the reports. Detail not required by the BOE.
In the latest report – filed three days late – the NYSSRCC
has once again listed $18,785.08 apparently pledged to George Borrello. In addition, my “guestimate” is they spent
at least $4 to $5 Thousand on other ancillary expenses for Facebook, lodging,
meals and mileage.
My question is – who do you think we should support? The ones that drove Cathy Young away or the
man who has supported her and pledged to carry on her legacy? My vote is going
to Curt Crandall on Primary Day, Tuesday, June 25th. He will “owe” no one other than you the
Taxpayer. Your support for Curt would also be appreciated.
Karl E. Graves
2495 Lewis Road
Wellsville, New York 14895
