June 2011

CAPE VINCENT - ELECTION

2011

Unified Position Statement

Urban Hirschey, John Byrne and Clif Schneider have committed to run as Republicansfor positions as Supervisor and Councilmen on Cape Vincent's Town Board. The threecandidates outlined the following issues and actions they collectively will undertake if they are successful in upcoming elections:

1.Open Transparent Government
We believe Cape Vincent is best served by its government when the deliberations andactions of its officials are open, honest and transparent. We support video tapingmeetings and completing annual financial audits. If elected, we will review the Town'sEthics Code and strengthen if necessary. We will then require all elected and appointedofficials to annually review, sign and abide by the Town's Ethics Code.

2. Wind Moratorium
Wind projects currently proposed for Cape Vincent are incompatible with the path for community development outlined in the cooperative Town and Village 2003Comprehensive Plan. If elected, we will institute a moratorium in Cape Vincent to haltany further progress by wind developers. The moratorium will extend for as long asnecessary. Any subsequent amendments to the zoning law pertaining to wind will notonly comply with the town's master plan, but will also provide the fullest protection for thepublic’s health, safety and property value.

3. Cape School
The Cape Elementary School is a small educational gem, the focal point of our community, as well as an important economic resource to our business community. We,as well as school officials, believe the crucial component to maintaining the Cape schoolis promoting enrollment, as well as supporting its teachers and educational program.We support marketing efforts to attract new families, particularly those military familiesexpected to come to Jefferson County in the immediate future.

4.Economic Development
We believe economic progress for a small rural community needs more than just hope -it requires effort. Cape Vincent's town government should play a more active role insupporting economic development efforts by our Chamber of Commerce, LDC and other development initiatives that are compatible with the Comprehensive Plan.