Dear Voters,
Our "HANDY CANDIDATE GUIDE" is still #1 on this popular media site, Medford Info Central
Here's a link to the PATCH site as well.
http://medford.patch.com/groups/rock-journalist-joe-vig-/p/anthony-dantonio4medfordcom-and-martin4medfordcom--some-endorsements
Why are we the ONLY news source giving you the guide to candidates?
Look at Paul Camuso's escapades this election cycle: they aren't pretty! (see below).
TUNE IN TO THE CITY COUNCIL
Tuesday night, October 22, when the discussion will be ATTENDANCE IN/AT THE COUNCIL
LOOK AT THE BROKEN RECORD WHO HAS LIED ABOUT WORKING TO BRING BUSINESSES INTO MEDFORD. CAMUSO IS A SLACKER ON CAMERA AT THE COUNCIL MEETINGS, SO YOU THINK THAT LAZY INDIVIDUAL IS ACTUALLY WORKING WHEN THE CAMERA'S OFF?
Paul Camuso October 10 2013
We must continue to attract taxpaying businesses to Medford. I have supported bringing in quality businesses that do not affect the integrity of our neighborhoods. (Camuso is lying through his teeth! - editor)
Camuso 2011
September 27, 2011
We must do more to attract taxpaying business to Medford. We cannot allow storefronts to remain vacant and major national and regional businesses to go elsewhere. I have supported bringing in quality businesses that do not affect the integrity of our neighborhoods. Medford Square and other the other squares throughout our community must be allowed to prosper through the addition of attractive eateries, shops, services and adequate parking. As chairperson of the licensing subcommittee I have played an important and ongoing role in moving this priority forward. My experience is vital to our progress.
http://insidemedford.com/2011/09/27/camuso-announces-candidacy-for-city-council/
We want candidates to take a PLEDGE that they won't "pull a Camuso" if elected and skip out on the constituents like Camuso repeatedly does.
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KNOW THIS:
1)Last day of registration was October 16, 2013
2)Candidate Names are ALPHABETICAL
...incumbents first then - for council - a second tier of candidates, alphabetically
The ballots are already printed.
3)Special Election for Congress December 10.
Make sure you register 20 days before that date.
Paul A. Camuso 2011 Campaign Promises
http://medford.patch.com/groups/politics-and-elections/p/city-council-candidate-profile-paul-camuso
In 2011 Camuso said this:
I am a progressive City Councilor that has supported many projects that have improved the quality of life for our residents. If reelected I will continue to be a positive part of making Medford a great place to raise a family.
BUT, the Medford Transcript published that Camuso had the worst attendance record:
Councilor Paul Camuso, who missed 14 meetings over the last four years, said he strives to attend every scheduled meeting. Looking back on his entire 12-year career as a councilor ...
Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/medford/news/x1803287038/WHOS-HERE-Medford-City-Council-attendance-records-reviewed#ixzz2iOQhh0mJ
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Penta requests more info
For the last three City Council meetings, Penta has asked LMH President and CEO Michael Sack to attend a meeting to answer questions regarding the hospital’s potential merger with a new healthcare provider.
However, City Councilor Paul Camuso disagreed with Penta “spreading rumors” and “fear” regarding the hospital’s future without any official word from Hallmark Health on the issue.
(This was the OCTOBER 4, 2013 Medford Transcript)
(This was the OCTOBER 4, 2013 Medford Transcript)
“I commend Councilor Penta for inviting this gentleman who has these answers,” said Camuso. “I suggest we stop this rhetoric. I don’t want to put employees, doctors and patients on edge.”
Camuso said he believes Penta is trying to put a sense of fear in neighbors. Penta responded by calling Camuso “a moron.”
*(On October 8, 2013, at 7:35 PM, the Councilor with the WORST attendance record, Paul A. Camuso, left Alden Chambers and never returned.
a)Camuso implied he wanted to talk to Sack
b)Camuso didn't have his VOTE put on record, did he?
c)Camuso is one of the highest paid councilors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
d)Camuso is always seen getting up and leaving the council while in session to put the shine on people - the police chief, the fire chief, the city solicitor, me - all sorts of people. Camuso doesn't do his job! But he is paid over TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
(who had called himself a "mental moron" at a Council meeting) l
*(On October 8, 2013, at 7:35 PM, the Councilor with the WORST attendance record, Paul A. Camuso, left Alden Chambers and never returned.
a)Camuso implied he wanted to talk to Sack
b)Camuso didn't have his VOTE put on record, did he?
c)Camuso is one of the highest paid councilors in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
d)Camuso is always seen getting up and leaving the council while in session to put the shine on people - the police chief, the fire chief, the city solicitor, me - all sorts of people. Camuso doesn't do his job! But he is paid over TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS
(who had called himself a "mental moron" at a Council meeting) l
Read more: http://www.wickedlocal.com/medford/topstories/x2139020553/Future-of-Medford-hospital-questioned-as-Hallmark-looks-to-merge#ixzz2iORCxP2s
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On the public dime
Pay for councilors, aldermen varies widely between large and small cities, but civic officials all say the job requires more time than people realize
A Globe review of payroll data for councilors and aldermen in the 19 cities north of Boston puts Medford at the top — and Amesbury at the bottom — of the city council pay scale.
Medford councilors earn $27,529 per year, with higher pay given to the president and vice president. Amesbury councilors earn just $3,000 per year, with the president receiving a $1,000 stipend.
http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/regionals/north/2013/10/19/payday-varies-widely-for-city-councilors-and-aldermen-north-boston/9jMtxLjSTUzDwyRDMKmJyN/story.html
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BAD JOKE OF THE DAY!
If Lawrence Memorial's Michael Sack married Medford Police Chief Leo Sacco he would be Michael Sack Sacco, and if Sacco gets sacked for identifying Mike McGlynn's flaws, they'll still have a nice pension!
