SAUGERTIES, N.Y. ? Denied the backing of his own party in his bid for re-election, Saugerties Highway Superintendent Doug Myer, a Republican, said he plans to seek the support of the town Democratic Committee instead.?
In a letter last week, Myer said he would seek the Democratic nomination at the party?s annual caucus, scheduled for 7 p.m. July 9 at the Greco Senior Center on Market Street in the village.?
Myer said he already has been endorsed by the party?s search committee.?
In his letter, Myer said ?the position of highway superintendent ?requires extreme emphasis placed upon qualifications, a proven track record in this field, accompanied by firm professional approaches on accomplishing the needs of the town?s infrastructure.??
Also, Myer said, because the town Highway Department?s budget is $3 million and is accompanied by a Federal Emergency Management Agency allocation of $3.5 million for special repair projects, the position requires complete dedication, professionalism and a business-like approach.
?When taking office in 2012, I promised to bring ?honesty, integrity and experience? to these positions that the taxpayers within the town of Saugerties entrusted in me to manage on their behalf,? Myer said. ?I have done just that. Many decisions have had to be made, some easy and some very difficult.??
Myer said he has worked tirelessly since taking office to accomplish a number of positive changes for the town. He said the safety of his employees is the No. 1 priority, ?along with maximizing the amount of work completed while staying within or under our current budgets.? Myer encouraged town residents to scrutinize his performance to date.
?I feel that you will be more than satisfied with the outcome of your critique from all sides,? Myer said. He said anyone who looks at his track record will find that he has kept all his promises, applied sound business principles to the department and has proven his leadership ability.?
Earlier this month, town Republicans voted to back Ray Mayone, the owner of a construction business, over Myer during a nominating caucus.?
Source: http://www.freemanonline.com/articles/2013/06/30/news/doc51cf81d91f27e395033117.txt
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