On The Campaign Trail with John Mancini

Thank You!

2009-11-08T03:51:00.000-08:00

Dear Milton Residents:

I would like to take this opportunity and express my sincere appreciation for your support on Election Day! It was a wonderful experience, listening and talking with so many Milton residents. I thank those that voted for me and promise to work hard and represent all Milton residents to the best of my ability.

I also want to thank my wife Courtney for her patience and support throughout the campaign and to Ryan Moore my campaign manager along with my entire campaign team for helping me to execute a positive campaign on the issues facing our Town.

Thank you!

John Mancini's Interview With The Milton Spotlight Newspaper

2009-10-31T03:51:00.000-07:00

Spotlight Voter Guide Questionnaire—Town of Milton Town Board Candidates 2009

•Name:

John Mancini

•Age:

32

•Political affiliation:

Endorsed candidate of the Republican, Independence and Conservative Parties

•Occupation:

Counsel, New York State Conference of Mayors

•Work experience:

Training Director, NYS Commission on Public Integrity
Counsel, NYS Governor’s Office of Appointments

•Areas of community involvement (outside of any official town duties):

I serve on the Village of Ballston Spa Planning Board and was chairman of the Ballston Spa Bicentennial Committee in 2007. I was born and raised in the Village of Ballston Spa and have been involved in many other community groups including the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and serve on the Northeast Health Foundation Board.

•Please summarize your platform.

As counsel for the NYS Conference of Mayors and former Training Director for the NYS Commission on Public Integrity, I have a thorough understanding of municipal government. My specialty is the issue of government ethics and I have proposed a detailed program to bring Milton’s ethics code into the 21st Century. As a fiscal conservative and homeowner raising two young sons in Milton, I also believe it is crucial to keep our town family-friendly and affordable by keeping taxes low, controlling spending and taking a proactive approach to new challenges and opportunities.

•Why do you want to sit on the Town Board?

With the recent groundbreaking for AMD/Global Foundries, our area is headed into a new era of development. Our town will face many challenges and opportunities in the coming years. I have the vision, energy and desire to take on these challenges proactively so that development happens on our terms.

•How do you see the role of a board member?

Local elected officials are the closest to the people and must be diligent, thorough and connected. If the link between people and their local officials doesn’t work, then the links to county, state and federal officials won’t work either. I’ll stay connected and represent my constituents’ needs and concerns.

•Are there any areas of the town budget that can be reduced?

With the economy’s poor performance, it’s not just families feeling the pinch but also local governments. Our town is faring better than most but we should still prepare for possible future difficulties. If elected, I will sit down with my fellow town officials to identify where we can trim costs.

•How would you/have you encouraged transparency in town government?

By maintaining open lines of communication with the public. I have run a person-to-person campaign. I give voters my personal e-mail address and cell phone number. My door is always open. That is how I will serve if elected.

•If elected, what would you like to see changed in the Town of Milton and how do you plan to achieve it?

We should be a model town for government ethics. I have proposed a comprehensive reform plan including updating our town’s Ethics Code, automatically reviewing the code every four years, requiring ethics training for all town employees and officials and providing employees with confidential ethics advice if they need guidance.

•What do you consider to be problem areas in Milton and how would you like to see them fixed?

As indicated in the previous question, we should do more to make Milton a regional model for government ethics and I have proposed an ethics plan. In light of the weak economy, we must also keep taxes low and cut unnecessary spending so we’re prepared for any future budgetary challenges.

Mancini's Support Transcends Party Lines

2009-10-28T18:06:00.000-07:00

I am writing to express my support for John Mancini as he runs for Milton Town Council. I have gotten to know John over the past few years serving as counsel with him for the Conference of Mayors, and I can wholeheartedly say that a vote for John Mancini is a vote for progress in the Town of Milton. John is, without a doubt, one of the most ethical professionals that I have encountered, and his desire and passion for accountability in local government is exactly what Milton needs.

As an unaffiliated young professional, I oftentimes find myself disenfranchised from the political climate. However, John Mancini is a breath of fresh air that will bring vitality not only to the Republican party but to Milton as a whole, as his integrity transcends party lines. Please join me in voting for John Mancini for Milton Town Council on November 3rd.

Sincerely,

Katie O'Neill
Town of Milton Resident

"Mancini has great respect for the position he is seeking"

2009-10-27T16:58:00.000-07:00

As a young professional raising my family in the town of Milton, I’m excited about the potential that Milton has to become an even better place to live. However, with opportunity comes great responsibility, which is why I am supporting John Mancini for Town Council.

Like John, I have a young family that my wife and I are raising here in Milton. We appreciate Milton’s safe, quiet and wholesome atmosphere, but recognize that Milton is poised for considerable growth, which is why we need sensible and considerate leadership at Town Hall.

John has the experience, skills and vision to shepherd our town through an exciting time. He shares my family values, has great respect for the elected position he is seeking and will represent us with integrity in all town business.

It is important to remember that elections have consequences, and this election is no different. Milton is at a critical juncture and a vote for John Mancini for Town Council is a prudent investment in our town’s future. I invite you to join me on Nov. 3 in supporting John.

Travis Wattie, Ballston Spa

An Ethics Plan For Milton's Future

2009-10-25T03:58:00.000-07:00

With shovels going into the ground recently at the Global Foundries site, there can be no doubt that significant changes are on the way for this area. To ensure those changes are positive opportunities for growth; it’s going to take commitment on the part of our elected officials and a real vision for the future. An important part of creating that solid foundation is ensuring good, ethical local government.

As the former Director of Training for the New York State Commission on Public Integrity and now Counsel for the New York State Conference of Mayors, I have had the opportunity to travel New York State and train thousands of public officials and municipal employees on the myriad of laws, rules and regulations which make up our State’s ethics laws.

One common theme in all of the hundreds of ethics training sessions I have taught is that the vast majority of public servants are honest, hard-working employees and officials who want to do the right thing for their community.

Often municipal ethics codes are out of date. Milton’s ethics code is no different. It’s outdated, vague and in need of significant revisions.

As a candidate for Milton Town Council this year, I am proposing an ethics plan that will modernize Milton’s ethics code and put our town on the right path for the future.

First, I propose a mandatory revision of our town’s ethics code. Many changes have taken place in our Town since the code was last updated and it must reflect that changes are occurring. In addition to a mandatory revision, I propose that the code require review and revision every four years to determine whether modifications are necessary. By instituting a mandatory revision policy, we ensure that the ethics code will not just sit on the shelf and collect dust.

Second, I propose mandatory ethics training for all town officials and employees every two years. In my work around the state, I have found that most public officials have never received ethics training. As a town, we must do better and make sure that those who are placed in positions of public trust know and understand the standards for which they will be held accountable. As part of the new hire process, all employees of the town should receive a copy of the ethics code and sign an affirmation that they have read, understand and will abide by its provisions.

Finally, I propose implementing a process whereby public officials and employees can request and receive a timely confidential ethics advisory opinion in the event that they need guidance. This will nurture an environment in which local government employees can comfortably seek independent advice on how to meet their obligations to provide uncompromised public service.

By modernizing Milton’s ethics code and enacting these simple reforms, our town can lead the way by setting the standard at the local government level on ethics issues. Not only will that better prepare us for the future, but it will also give us a local government that is beyond reproach and will make all of our citizens proud.

"Milton Small Business Owners Support Mancini For Town Council"

2009-10-23T17:16:00.000-07:00

As small business owners in the Town of Milton, we feel it is critical that elected officials are dedicated to improving the town’s economic climate. While we cannot vote in Milton elections because we live in the Town of Ballston, we believe a vote for John Mancini is in the best interest of this community.

New York State has put an undue strain on mom and pop shops such as ours. Small businesses generate sales tax, provide jobs to local residents and continue to play a large part in the revival of Ballston Spa’s downtown. John Mancini patronizes local businesses and recognizes that small businesses are a major contributor to the wellbeing of the Town of Milton.

Mancini supports policies that will attract and encourage the growth of successful small businesses in Milton. John’s commitment to efficient government will help keep Milton an affordable place to do business.

In these uncertain times it is especially important that we elect leaders who can help steer us to a more prosperous future. Please vote for John Mancini on Election Day.

Pete & Donna Martin
Owners of Village Photo, LLC
Ballston Spa

"Mancini is a proponent of improved access and communication between town government and its citizens"

2009-10-22T11:19:00.000-07:00

John Mancini is running for councilman in the town of Milton and I would like to share my thoughts on why Republicans, Democrats and Independents alike can support him.

John has the right instincts for what Milton needs in the coming years. He is a champion of proactive planning for Milton’s town center and infrastructure improvements and understands that by planning ahead, the town will benefit from state and federal funding opportunities when they arise. Proactive planning is important now more than ever due to the expected impact of the chip plant being built in Malta.

Growing up in Milton and locating here with his young family, John understands the unique benefits of Saratoga County and the town of Milton, where local property taxes are among the lowest in the state. He understands the need for fiscal discipline, especially in an economy such the current one, and how it is important that town spending be kept in check.

His desire to look for opportunities to share expenses with other local governments is also important to keep taxes low. John is a proponent of improved access and communication between town government and its citizens.

By electing John to the town council, the citizens of Milton will benefit from his experience as counsel for the New York State Conference of Mayors. As counsel, John has found solutions to issues for municipalities across the state. He can use this connection when looking for solutions that will work best for Milton. It is rare that a candidate can bring such experience to an office in town government.

Finally, much has been said about the need to reform the ethics code for town employees over the past year. John’s experience in training municipal officials on ethics at the New York State Commission on Public Integrity and his detailed ethics plan will allow him to get started with the reforms once elected.

I hope citizens of Milton recognize John’s energy and drive to make a difference in our town and his experience and ability to get it done. I hope they will join me in voting for John Mancini Nov. 3.

Tom McKay, Ballston Spa

"Mancini will help keep taxes low and as a priority, he will make sure the town runs efficiently on a responsible budget"

2009-10-12T04:19:00.000-07:00

I am writing to encourage town of Milton voters to support John Mancini for Town Council on Election Day. I have had the pleasure to get to know him over the years through his various roles in the community and government. Mancini is more than prepared to take on this new role in town government.

In New York, young professionals, like me, face uncertainties in available jobs, the cost of living and the high taxes. Fortunately, I have been able to stay in a community I love, but many of my friends have left the area because of these challenges. I know John can tackle these very issues in Milton.

In the coming year, Milton faces many changes that can become opportunities for prosperity. Mancini will prepare the town for economic and residential growth while maintaining the very qualities that attract businesses and families to this area.

As a fiscal conservative, Mancini will help keep taxes low. As a priority, he will make sure the town runs efficiently on a balanced and responsible budget.

Mancini understands the importance of government openness and ethics. I know his experience in this capacity will bring about the most significant positive changes to Milton government.

He has the talent and ability to help others understand the relevance of citizen participation in government. His approachability and sensitivity to resident concerns will only enhance the Town Board’s ability to respond effectively.

For these reasons, I urge all to vote for John Mancini for Milton Town Council.

Bernadette D. VanDeinse, Ballston Spa

"John is always fair and works for the best interest of the people of this town"

2009-10-11T04:24:00.000-07:00

John Mancini is a Republican candidate for Councilman in the Town of Milton. I am writing this letter to let everyone know why I am supporting John as my candidate.

John Mancini has lived in the town of Milton all of his life. John graduated from Ballston Spa High School and went to college and became a lawyer. He has a wonderful wife and two beautiful children. John has a job in Albany working at the New York State Conference of Mayors.

I met John when he worked on my husband Richard Duffy’s campaign for village trustee. I had the pleasure of working with him after that when he was appointed by Mayor Romano as chairman of the 2007 Village of Ballston Spa’s Bicentennial Committee. It was then that I got to know what a good leader John is. He listens to people, takes suggestions, then makes decisions. John is always fair and works for the best interest of the people of this town. He will bring new ideas and work to make this town a better place to live.

So, join me in voting for John Mancini.

Donna Duffy, Ballston Spa

"Mancini a Champion of Milton's Families"

2009-10-05T18:44:00.000-07:00

As a career-oriented mother and wife, it is important that I take a few moments to pay attention to the issues and events that can impact my family. This election cycle has me focused on the future of my family’s community. In looking at the various candidates seeking election to the Milton Town Council, one candidate stuck out — John Mancini.

John and his wife raise their wonderful young family here, as I do. He cares about my family and yours because the issues he and his family face are the same ones that we do. He represents the type of candidate that will bring new, dynamic leadership to the Milton Town Board. He has a long-term plan and commitment to Milton, and this is exactly what we need today.

It is hard enough to raise a family in today’s world, and I cannot afford to have our elected officials let me down. John won’t let us down.

I am impressed with John Mancini and encourage you to vote for him on Nov. 3. John has been endorsed by the Republican, Independence and Conservative parties. I am confident you will be as impressed as I am.

Amy Durant, Milton

John Mancini & Milton GOP To Rally At Saratoga County Airport!

2009-09-30T18:24:00.000-07:00

Please join me and the Milton Republican Team on Tuesday, October 13th at the Saratoga County Airport for a Support The Candidates Night!

Tuesday, October 13, 2009
The Saratoga County Airport
Food**Music**Beverages
6:00 - 9:00 P.M.
Tickets $15.00 Per Person

Please make checks payable to:
Friends of John Mancini
P.O Box 295
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Thank You!

2009-09-16T17:43:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends:

Thank you for your vote of confidence in yesterday’s Town of Milton Republican Primary. I am extremely humbled by the results and it would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my family, friends, and countless volunteers.

I am excited to continue my campaign into the General Election on November 3rd representing the Republican, Independence and Conservative Parties.
Thank you for your continued support and I look forward to seeing you out on the campaign trail!

Sincerely,
John A. Mancini

Milton Town Council Republican Primary Results (Unofficial)

2009-09-16T17:38:00.000-07:00

The Saratoga County Board of Elections reports the unofficial results for the Milton Town Council Republican Primary.

John A. Mancini: 1,051

Frank S. Blaisdell: 854

Hollis F. Blodgett: 560

Barbara A. Kerr: 389

John Mancini’s Full Interview With The Ballston Journal

2009-09-12T03:42:00.000-07:00

This week I had the opportunity to share my vision for our Town with Angela McFarland, Publisher of the Ballston Journal. Below are my responses to our wide-ranging interview.

1. What is the best way to ensure that Town of Milton officials operate in an ethical manner?

Electing public officials who have a demonstrated appreciation for the importance of ethics in public service is critical, and revising our town ethics code will be one of my highest priorities if I am elected to the town council.

As the former Director of Training at the Commission on Public Integrity and now as Counsel for the NYS Conference of Mayors, I work in the field of government ethics and will bring my expertise to town government. I have proposed a detailed ethics reform plan which you can read about on my website, www.ManciniForMilton.com. My plan includes a regular review of the town ethics code, mandatory ethics training for town officials and employees, and a mechanism allowing town officials and employees to request and receive a confidential ethics opinion in the event they need guidance.

2. What changes should be made to next year’s Town budget? Does the budget process need to be changed?

In these difficult economic times we need to sharpen our pencils and stretch taxpayer dollars to do more with less. The important thing to remember is that the money in the town's budget belongs to the people, not the government. I favor opening up the budget making process to ensure that the town is listening and responding to taxpayers' concerns in a respectful manner.

3. What would be your number one priority if you are elected.

My number one priority as a fiscal conservative would be to manage taxpayer funds responsibly and strive for efficiency so that we can meet the needs of the present and adequately plan for the challenges of the future.

4. What would benefit the residents of Milton the most, experience or a fresh perspective?

Both are important. Experience and a fresh perspective are not mutually exclusive. The right kind of experience can’t always be measured by the number of years someone has held elective office. Experience should be measured as the life’s work of a candidate, which might be in the public sector, the private sector or a combination of the two.

In my case, I bring a fresh perspective in the sense that I have not held elective office and bring new ideas to the table. At the same time, my work at the Commission on Public Integrity and the NYS Conference of Mayors has given me a great deal of experience in municipal government and prepared me to serve in the town council. I have been involved in the community as a member of the Ballston Spa Planning Board and as chairman of the Bicentennial Committee in 2007.

Finally, I bring to the table my perspective as a husband, father, homeowner and taxpayer in the town of Milton. I grew up here and am fortunate to be able to raise my sons here. I want our town to succeed so they can one day have that same opportunity.

5. What is the best way to ensure an orderly atmosphere in Town meetings?

By adopting reasonable meeting procedures to ensure that Milton residents' concerns will be heard while at the same time allowing for the business of the Town to be conducted in an efficient manner, we can improve the atmosphere in town meetings.

6. Why should voters support you?

With the recent groundbreaking at AMD, our area is headed into a new era of development. Our town will be presented with many challenges and opportunities in the coming years. I have the vision, energy and most importantly the desire to take on these challenges proactively so that development happens on our terms. As your Councilman, I will fight to preserve our small town atmosphere while preparing Milton for the future. I will bring the highest level of integrity to town government and manage taxpayer funds responsibly.

Courtney Mancini: "As Your Councilman, John Would Always Have The Best Interest Of Milton At Heart"

2009-09-10T18:28:00.000-07:00

The first time I visited Milton to meet John’s family, he brought me to a town of Milton political event. Halfway through the event, his father whispered to me, “Are you sure you know what you’re getting yourself into?” My answer was, “Absolutely!” When I first met John, the love and pride he has for his hometown were obvious.

That is why when it came time to choose the place that we would call home and raise our own family, we chose Milton. John and I have taken such joy in raising our sons in the same place that he was raised. He truly wants to work to keep Milton the great family community that it is.

With John, what you see is what you get. He is the most honest and genuine person I know. I am proud to be his wife. As a husband and father, he always has the best interests of his family at heart. As your councilman, he would always have the best interest of Milton at heart.

Please join me at the polls on Sept. 15 to ensure that John will be representing you.

Courtney Mancini

An Ethics Plan For Milton's Future

2009-09-08T17:51:00.000-07:00

Art McDonald, Fmr. Village Trustee: “It Is Extremely Refreshing To Watch The Next Generation Of Republican Leadership Step Up To The Plate"

2009-09-07T04:18:00.000-07:00

I am very pleased to announce that I have received the endorsement of Art McDonald. Art is an active volunteer in our community and has served our community with distinction for many years.

Art McDonald, fmr. village trustee, said: “I have had the opportunity to watch John Mancini grow up and develop into a fine upstanding member of our community. Many of you will recall John when he played ball in the Ballston Spa junior baseball program and then later served as an umpire for many years. John was also very active in the junior bowling league during his youth.

John Mancini’s roots in Milton run deep. He was raised in town on West High Street and several years ago John and his wife, Courtney, bought and refurbished the family home that his mother was raised in. They moved in after his grandmother was no longer able to safely live alone.

It is extremely refreshing for me to watch the next generation of Republican leadership step up to the plate and take an interest in our local government. In my opinion, for too long the Republican Party at all levels has failed to groom our future Republican leaders.

This lack of preparation has left us with a tired party void of any excitement, energy and ideas for the future. Fortunately, this year we have the opportunity to elect John Mancini, a highly qualified candidate who will fight to control spending and bring the highest level of integrity to town government.”

Longtime Village Clerk Patty Bowers: “John Would Be A Breath Of Fresh Air On The Milton Town Council”

2009-09-03T18:27:00.000-07:00

I am honored to receive the endorsement of Patty Bowers in my campaign for Milton Town Council. Patty was the face of village hall for so long and served our community with honor and distinction.

Patty Bowers, retired village clerk, said: “I have known John Mancini since he was in high school. He is down to earth, level-headed and always has the best interests of others in mind first. John puts himself totally into whatever endeavor he pursues. He does it in a caring energetic way. John would be a breath of fresh air on the Milton Town Council. A vote for John Mancini on September 15th would be a vote for the future of the Town of Milton.”

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

2009-08-31T18:02:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-27T18:19:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-21T04:08:00.000-07:00

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.

2009-08-10T04:35:00.000-07:00

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

2009-08-03T04:06:00.000-07:00

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

Village Trustee and Past Fire Chief Dick Duffy Endorses Mancini for Milton.

2009-07-31T05:20:00.001-07:00

Today, my good friend Dick Duffy endorsed my candidacy for Milton Town Council.

Dick is a well respected member of our community and I am humbled by his support and confidence in me.

Please see the link below for Dick's letter.

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/07/31/opinion/doc4a71f85ea330e493975548.txt

"Mancini is a quality candidate for Milton"

2009-07-27T05:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.saratogian.com/articles/2009/07/26/opinion/doc4a6bbb1382508741275904.txt

Former Town Supervisor Supports Mancini for Milton

2009-07-22T18:53:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank former Town of Milton Supervisor Lou Gnip for his kind words in a recent letter to the editor in the Ballston Journal.

Door-to-Door Kickoff

2009-07-20T04:25:00.000-07:00

This weekend I began my door-to-door campaign for Milton Town Council by visiting over 100 Milton households.

I really enjoyed introducing myself and talking with people about the issues, my experience, and my vision for our town's future. I was humbled by the many pledges of support that I received for the September 15th primary.

I especially want to thank Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pastore for letting my son Jack use their restroom for an unscheduled pit-stop, and Mr. Liddell for retrieving my son Spencer's hat after he threw it out of his stroller. Thanks for the call!!

I'm looking forward to the rest of the summer and continuing my active "shoe leather" campaign. See you soon!

The Fair Comes To Town

2009-07-10T08:08:00.001-07:00

You know it’s summer when the Saratoga County Fair comes to town! It’s something I look forward to every year and I can’t wait to go back this week.

I have a lot of great memories here, from the shows and exhibits to the midway and everything else that makes the fair such a great summer tradition. Working here as a kid on the grounds crew was probably one of the best jobs I ever had. And of course there’s the food…

I'll be at the fair all week, so please stop by and say hello.

I also want to wish my good friend Dick Rowland all the best on his retirement as general manager of the fairgrounds. Dick, congratulations on a job well done!

Welcome!

2009-07-09T20:09:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends,

Thank you for visiting my "On The Campaign Trail" blog.

I am very excited to launch this important component of my campaign, which will allow me to keep in touch with you on all the news and events taking place out on the campaign trail.

This will be an active, positive campaign about the issues and the future of our town. Please check back often for all the latest updates!

Sincerely,

John Mancini