Will Maksuta, an Ulster County resident has decided to run for County Executive. Maksuta who said that he is frustrated with party politics and almost gave up hope, decided to run after the record turn out during the presidential primaries. "The record turnout for last week's presidential primary has shown me that our citizens have not lost hope. This November, nationwide voters will elect a president in numbers sure to dwarf any previous general election turnout. Here, in Ulster County, voters will also elect their first county executive. This is the only chance a true populist candidate has to break through the incestuous political landscape of county politics and gain office on a tide of true popular support"
Mr. Maksuta noted that most of the candidates running will be compromised by party loyalty and that voters need a candidate that is willing to change the system. Maksuta admitted that while his campaign's limited recourses make his candidacy a long shot, he "could no longer remain silent"
The purpose of longshot runs is to bring forth issues and frame debates. I hope he gets a good reception by both sides and his contributions work to better our county governance.
ReplyDeleteGo for it!
ReplyDeleteWhat are limited recourses?
ReplyDelete9:57-Just one recourse,quitting. Sorry,I couldn't resist. That typo is just too funny. When's the guy coming on here to pitch his campaign platform?
ReplyDeleteBet his money per vote is less than Hein
ReplyDeleteI don't know how that might work out. Obama's getting lots of cash and Hillary's got 70% of Democrats behind her. These "Independents" are making a lot of waves these days. This guy could sweep this thing out of the blue.
ReplyDeleteAs far as I know, Will was and still is a member of the NYS Green Party Committee and a registered Green. Is he running as one?
ReplyDeleteHe ran as a Green against Marian Capillino, Town Clerk, in the Town of New Paltz 2 years ago in protest of her refusal to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
The mercenary look is rather different. I can imagine a dinner of local officials:chairman of the legislature, Mayor of Kingston, Sen. Larkin, and our friend with the mercenary hat. Well there are worse things in life.
ReplyDeleteI'd vote for him over Zimet!
ReplyDeleteHein, Zimet, Maksuta and whoever else wants to run - steel cage death match for the position of County Executive. Show those other counties we take our politics seriously. There can be only one!!!!
ReplyDeleteIN RECENT TALKS WITH BILL BERARDIS CAMPAIGNE MGR HES ALREADY RAISING PRIVATE FUNDS TO RUN THIS RACE
ReplyDeletei'd do him
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