New York’s Former Chief Ethics Officer: “Mancini Understands the Importance of Ethical Conduct in Public Service”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 31, 2009

(Ballston Spa, NY) John Mancini, candidate for Milton Town Council, today announced that he has received the endorsement of Karl J. Sleight, Former Executive Director of the NYS Ethics Commission.

“I am extremely grateful to have the support of Karl Sleight in my bid for Milton Town Council,” Mancini said. “Karl is a renowned expert in the field of government and corporate compliance. A cornerstone of my campaign is to make our town government more transparent and open to Milton residents.”

Karl Sleight, Former Executive Director of the NYS Ethics Commission, said: “John has a strong background in both private and public sectors. While employed at the New York State Ethics Commission, John served in the critical position of training director, assisting government officials statewide in understanding and appreciating the importance of ethical conduct in public service. John’s energy and enthusiasm as he tackled important issues on behalf of the commission did not go unnoticed. The people of Milton are indeed fortunate to have someone of the character and experience of John Mancini running for Milton Town Council as our area looks to the challenges ahead. I strongly encourage the voters to support John Mancini for Milton Town Council.”
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Milton Highway Superintendent David Forbes Endorses John Mancini For Town Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 27, 2009

(Ballston Spa, NY) John Mancini, candidate for Milton Town Council, today announced that he has received the endorsement of David Forbes, Milton’s Highway Superintendent.

“I am honored to receive David’s support in my campaign for Milton Town Councilman,” Mancini said. “David is a respected Town of Milton official who along with his team makes our town a safe and enjoyable place to live. This endorsement gives my campaign a tremendous boost heading into the final weeks before the September 15th primary.”

David Forbes, Milton’s Highway Superintendent, said: “John Mancini is an experienced professional who will lead our town into the future. His energy, ideas and commitment to our community are exactly what we need. I enthusiastically support John and look forward to working with him as a member of the Milton Town Council.”

John Mancini grew up in the Town of Milton, and now he and his wife Courtney are raising their sons Jack and Spencer here. He works as counsel for the New York Conference of Mayors and previously trained municipal officials from around the state on ethics for the New York State Commission on Public Integrity. John is also an active volunteer in the community. He serves on the Ballston Spa Planning Board and was chairman of the Ballston Spa Bicentennial Committee in 2007. He has been endorsed by the Republican, Independence and Conservative Parties.

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Endorsed Milton Republican Candidates to Host Town Hall Meeting

MILTON REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES - FROLISH, BLAISDELL, MANCINI HOSTING TOWN HALL MEETING

The endorsed Milton Republican candidates, John Frolish, for Milton Town Supervisor, Frank Blaisdell, incumbent candidate for Milton Town Council, and John Mancini, candidate for Milton Town Council will be hosting a Town Hall style meeting, Tuesday, August 25th from 7:00pm to 8:30 pm at the Community Room of the Milton Fire District – Rock City Falls Station. The event is open to all Milton residents with a sincere desire to meet the endorsed Republican candidates for Milton office and learn more about their views and vision for the Town. There is no charge for this event and light refreshments will be served.

WHO: John Frolish, endorsed Republican candidate for Milton Town Supervisor Frank Blaisdell, incumbent endorsed candidate for Milton Town Council
John Mancini, endorsed Republican candidate for Milton Town Council

WHEN: Tuesday, August 25th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

WHERE: Community Room – Milton Fire District – Rock City Falls Station
1119 Rock City Road, Rock City Falls, NY 12863

Jim Wittredge, President of the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and Past President of the Lions Club Endorses Mancini for Milton.

Jim Wittredge is a leader in our community and serves on numerous volunteer boards. I am honored to have Jim's support and appreciate his very gracious words in his letter to the editor on my behalf.

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/08/09/opinion/doc4a7e362168fae032885117.txt

Milton Business Leader Supports Mancini’s Bid For Town Council

Two years ago I had the pleasure of working with Rory O’Connor when I was chairing the Village of Ballston Spa’s Bicentennial Celebration. Today, I am honored to receive his support in my campaign for Milton Town Council.
Rory’s letter can be viewed at the link below.

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/08/03/opinion/doc4a765548e5c6a303532121.txt