Freedom, NY — Another press conference, another mess of
political games from George Borrello and Rep. Tom Reed. No mediation. No
resolve. Just rhetoric and zero results. Borrello is playing political games,
parading as County Executive to help his low-energy State Senate
campaign—another desperate and inappropriate attempt to gain traction.
"Borrello not only misused Chautauqua County resources
today for this political stunt—he and Reed proved that this is a partisan
attempt to harass the Governor," Austin Morgan said. "If they
actually cared about the Seneca Nation or our roads, they would be in Salamanca
every day decrying the years of neglect there. I care about our people, I want
the roads fixed, and the way to do it is bringing everyone to the table, not
this politically-motivated nonsense."
George Borrello has shined the light on his own
ineffectiveness, and that of the congressman. Borrello has represented this
area for the last two years as County Executive and hasn't said a word until
now. No results, no help for commuters or WNY families, just empty, angry
words.
"As your next State Senator I will put people over
politics. I will meet with the Senate Transportation Chair, Senator Tim
Kennedy, the Seneca Nation of Indians, and the Governor, in order to find
solutions and get the roads fixed," Morgan said. "I will work with
all parties to provide resolution and justice for our residents. In the State
Senate Majority, I will have the plans, power, and patience to create
solutions—to put out the fire rather than fanning the flames. George Borrello
will get us nothing but soundbites in the minority—he will be laughed out of
the room in Albany."
The roads are in deplorable condition and they must be
fixed, but political grandstanding by Borrello and Reed are making the
situation worse. It is past time that all parties put people over politics and
work together to fix the damn roads.
