I have heard rumors and rumblings about Fifth Ward Alderwoman Anne Marie DiBella looking to run against Seventh Ward Alderman Bill Reynolds for his position of majority leader, a position that Reynolds has held for many years. I didn't want to comment on it, at hopes that it was untrue and would go away. Unfortunately, according to Hugh Reynolds' column today it appears the rumor is true. Alderman Reynolds has served this city as the Seventh Ward Alderman and as Majority Leader for many years and is a superb public servant. As a resident of the seventh ward, I can honestly say that he's the best Alderman that a constituent can ask for. I'm involved in politics based on a simple e-mail I sent out to Bill Reynolds years ago. Bill responded promptly and got me involved. Some people may thank Bill for my involvement, others may want to shoot him for it--depending on who you ask. I of course thank him, not just for him helping me out but for the friendship we have shared for the last four years.
Since getting involved, I have walked the ward with him and have seen him in action. He truly cares about Kingston and is someone that I have the utmost respect for. Kingston is lucky to have him and he is far beyond his office.
Alderwoman DiBella is a bright woman who also truly cares about Kingston but in my opinion is too arrogant and power hungry. It takes a lot of gaul on DiBella's part to challenge a person that has done so much for her and for the Democratic caucus. I respectfully submit that Mrs. DiBella is wrong for that leadership position at this time. Keep in mind she is already in a leadership position as Majority Whip and I don't think she should even hold that spot.
Alderman Reynolds has dedicated his professional life to the city of Kingston first, and to his party second. I urge the Kingston common council's Democratic caucus to return Bill Reynolds to a leadership position.
32 comments:
What an unflattering, odd picture.
Time for change, time for DiBella
And why, do you suppose DiBella is so dissatisfied with Reynolds that she decided to challenge him? Because Reynolds, a Democrat, failed to support the Conservative candidate DiBella supported for District Attorney instead of the Democratic candidate. Has DiBella resigned her seat on the Democratic Committee yet?
Bill is just a good guy who always
does the right thing by the party.
He will be our next Mayor.
Bill Reynolds Rocks!
You're right, Jeremy, DiBella is arrogant and selfish - she cares about no one other than herself. There's no good reason to challenge Alderman Reynolds' leadership - he's doing an excellent job. If he was incompetent, then I'd be cheering her on. But I see a pattern here...you know what she did to Dave Donaldson, and she's pulling the same s--t now with Bill. Bill has done so much for her - she's an ingrate.
God, you even have a majority WHIP??? Good thing it doesn't pay, I mean we've got 9 wards! So, Majority Leader, and the whip, at most you would have 7 people to 'whip'. Give me a break! You guys are acting like shit flows uphill, well it doesn't.
You people are actually getting worked up over two people who are small time, small minded and think they important because they got elected to an office in small town USA...this is Kingston for gods sake, not New York City! Both of these people couldnt survive in the real world!
This whole city administration is a failure, just drive down any street and look around.
dibella can't even do the things an alderwoman is supposed to do for her ward, now she wants more power?
DiBellla is challanging Reynolds? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAQHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks kid, I needed that laugh this morning. Renolds is byfar the better person. People simply do not like DiBella.
Ringwood - Reynolds
Landi- DiBella
Whitlock- maybe DiBella
Senor- Reynolds
Madsen- Reynolds
DiBella is dead in the water and she knows it!
CB LOVE CHILD #1
AND
CB LOVE CHILD #2
AND
The MOTHER of CB Love Child #2
Kisha Jackson- Cahill
HAS ENDORSED
BILL REYNOLDS
FOR MAJORITY LEADER
"Bill may be white
but he's alright'
unity
love
peace
understanding
Clint Brown Shirley Whitlock
Unity=Love= Unity in the community
Who cares if he is a good guy. She has every right to challenge him. If he is as great as Jeremy says, he will win handily. Why are you all so afraid of the letting the democratic process take its course in the party. If Reynolds is all that and more he will not have a problem. There should be challenges, it forces people to DO THEIR JOBS and not sit on their hands.
I said on my show last night that Bill Reynolds is the better choice. I disagree with him a great deal, but respect his abilities. He was always a worthy adversary.
DiBella is power hungry and has no business being Majority Leader. She lacks the skills and the tact necessary for the job.
Though my opinion as a Republican matters little in this fight, I must agree with Jeremy that Reynolds is a better choice than DiBella -- by far.
to 10:39 - why do you say Landi will go with DiBella? He's smarter than that.
MRK MY WORDS
Reynolds will be the next Mayor.
To bad he did not do it this time
he would have recived 80 percent of the vote.
Democrats for Reynolds
*Websight to come soon!
Bill Reynolds will be our next mayor
Jeremy, what is with 2:06's comment? Why do you allow such trash on your blog, but still block other comments that have absolutely NO personal attacks. Trash like that asshole needs to be put where it belongs, the recycle bin. What is wrong with you?
Obviously, you don't care what I think and that's your right. However, I have the right to express my opinion whether you like it or not.
Lastly, it is my business as to who is the leader of the Council, whether it be Democrats or Republicans.
4:19 - I agree - there's no need to be that nasty and crass. Jeremy, please delete 2:06's comment - he's classless.
I would have wanted Clint Brown for Majority Leader, but Bill Reynolds is the best person running for the job. DiBella is a racist!
I once heard her describe an African American gentleman walking down Prince Street as a "porch monkey". When I asked her to explain what she meant by that she called me a N--Lover. I have never spoken to that nasty racist bitch ever again.
I always vote Democratic, but if I lived in the 5th, I would vote for whoever ran against her.
YOU KNOW WHO I AM, DIBELLA!!!!!
RACIST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RESIGN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Richard Cahill had no say in Majority Leader when he was serving his 1 and only term. What makes that asshole think he has a say as a defeated candidate? When you lose, that means that most people really do not want to hear what you have to say.
That goes to the people who win. Get it?
Yes Mr. Rich Cahill......
Who asked you?
Why dont you go home and jerk
Elmo off?
Bookworm
Comments from behind the Kingston city firewall again? I would have to guess, you wouldn't go tell Jimmy Carter to shut up, since he lost in 1980 49 states to 1 + DC.
He has every right to share his thoughts just as you do, asshole. Back to the recycling bin for you.
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Look up your history 'Asshole'
and get you fact right.
How could any man want to be a 'leader' when he time after time
play's with dolls and pupets on live TV? Then one day I saw him with a Disney Tie.
Sounds like something John Wayne
Gacy would do.
Keep your eye on Richie he does not look to good.
So, Jim Henson and Frank Oz are weirdos? They "played" with puppets for a living.
Cahill performed with two puppets on public access television to amuse the children who were watching. I thought it was cute.
I also think his puppet show is preferable to Jim Sottile wearing a dress at Kiwanis!!
Your local politics are very funny. This Dibella woman sounds like a real whacko. Supporting a loser like Bradley? Rich Cahill sounds more intelligent. Rich,would you have supported a progressive or conservative if you were a democrat voting for DA? Hypothetically. Just wondering how your party is shaping up.
What I am concered about is that
Mr. Cahill 'enjoys' being with the
puppets and that he appears to be
'at ease' with them. What I think Richard needs is a full Psychological Evaluation... Much like Phil Cosme needs. I am concerned with the 'role playing'
with the puppets and that he feels
good when he is around them. Mr. Blaber if you wish to contact me I would be happy to talk to Mr. Cahill and I know someone in mind who may be able to help him. In my view last week he may have gone though a 'trama' that may and I say 'may' have done havoc with his
SSRI'S. In my view he may need help and be placed on low medications such as Zoloft, Cymbalta or Paxil to adjust his levels. The one thing that really concerned me is when he took the side of Majority Leader Reynolds after his loss. If I can help I will
Good point Dr.....Lets hope Rich will sit down with you.
I think Paxil may not be good for Rich it may make him 'aggressive'
it may lower his SSRI'S so that he
may be up for hours and if he mixed a drink with it he may hook up with the mother of CB LOVE CHILD
#1
As a student at SUNY New Paltz who has seen Rich I am concerned he may be a victim of 'Stockholm Syndrome' As of late he appears to
'look up to William Reynolds' and may look to contact Mr. Reynolds as
a friend have coffee with him etc.
This is out of line with Richard. Maybe Alderman Reynolds should be contacted and briefed on Richard state? I am also concerned about if Richard starts talking to Cats.
You're off topic. This is about Reynolds and DiBella, not Cahill.
half of you people are crazy and the other half is stupid
Sylvia
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