An anonymous poster left a comment today asking for 1 more post to make it an even 4 for this year. Well here it is. Since depression and just plain having to not socialize has been a factor I really haven't felt like commentating on any issues although there have been many in this City. This year 2020 has been a washout for the country, small businesses in the country have closed down in big numbers both because of the closing down of the country in the Spring and the terrorists burning and looting in the name of a 5 time felon who was killed by police in a brutal fashion after he ingested fentanyl. This should never had happened and these policemen should get whatever penalties the get. However it triggered something larger that looking back now should never have happened and that was the domino destruction it caused. Race relations need to be looked at for sure but all whites are not racists just as not all blacks are racists.
Now, in Saratoga Springs, businesses have been hit real hard with some closures and it will most likely to keep on going for a while. Saratogians are good people and most supported the food industry by ordering take out and pick up. 1 business Saratoga's Broadway Deli had their best year since they have been in business " This year has been good to us. In fact, it has been our best year since opening. Record sales. But we understand that for many this was the worst year of their life. Lost their job, lost their income, and some of you even lost a family member. As the cold and darkness set in, hope can be a little hard to find. So we would like to help at least a little bit. " They have been offering free roasted chickens to anyone who want them through December 31st . The community has been generous to us so we would like to be generous back.
We aren’t asking any questions. We’re not asking for any proof. You say you need a hot roast chicken to provide a nice holiday meal for your family, we got you covered. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa. Whatever the reason, up until the 31st you can count on us."
Wow, what a great gesture.
Well, one of the best Christmas presents for this year is that we won't have to have Michelle Madigan to kick around any more after next years election. It is really too bad because she needs to be kicked around. Before the pandemic hit we were in a budget deficit saved only once again by the surplus, we took a hit with the Racino money by only getting 1/2 of what we normally get and next year will most likely get nothing. We most likely would have gotten a tax increase in spite of the pandemic anyway and because of it we are going to be hit hard. I always wondered why in 10 years we never had a tax increase even a small one as expenses rise every year but she controls the money not anyone else even the other Commissioners. Also, her spending on the newly renovated City Hall which is way way over the stated amount will be a legacy of unnecessary opulent spending in her office and a little bonus for Scirocco (a fireplace in his office). She is leaving the City with a very large bill for her lavish spending.
Charter Change lost by over 1,500 votes which is surprising because 3 years ago it lost by 10 votes. I cannot figure that one out but I hope the change happens with the next vote.
Happy Holidays, hope you stay safe.
