Marty Post, Killington, Vt.
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Thu, Nov 1, 2012 04:10 PM
Vote for Eckhardt
I am voting for Jim Eckhardt as he has represented the interests of
Killington, Bridgewater, Mendon and Chittenden residents better
than all of our previous representatives. Jim listens to
constituents concerns and, in spite of the supermajority held by
the Democrats, he always brings our concerns to the legislature. In
addition to the perfunctory town meeting appearance, Jim has
attended Selectmen meetings and sponsored constituent meetings with
key State personnel to discuss critical issues that relate to his
constituents. Jim is always available to answer questions and lead
the charge in the Legislature to resolve local issues. As a
fiscally responsible business oriented representative, Jim is
unfortunately a strong, but lonely (and necessary), voice in trying
to get the Legislature to take fiscal responsibility for their tax
and spend actions and votes. In attending the debate at the
Bridgewater Grange on 17 Oct, Jim was complimented by the
Democratic Senate whip for his ability to work together, while all
Annie Gallivan had to say was that Jim missed some votes (whose
outcome was preordained). Unfortunately Annie's comments at the
debate lacked originality and lead me to believe she was not
business friendly and would just vote the Democratic party line. It
disturbs me how Anne Lezak from Burlington can profess to know so
much about our local issues and concerns. Although personally I
like Harry Chen, Annie Lezak appears to have the mistaken notion
that Harry represented our concerns. She had only to attend our
town meetings to realize his actual accomplishments for us. I
normally would not have considered a letter to the editor, howe
ver, I cannot idly stand by and read about someone from Burlington
attack the only representative we have had who i sully responsive
to his consituents needs.
~Marty Post, Killington, Vt.
EDITORS NOTE: Annie Lezak is the wife of Harry Chen who was the
state rep for the towns of Chittenden, Mendon, Killington and
Bridgewater for three terms.
LETTER FROM JIM ECKHARDT
Here Comes the Kitchen Sink Part #1
To all,
In my last email I warned you that the inaccurate information would
flow and flow it has. But none the less I promised to always be
able to explain my activities as your State Representative and I
shall.
In the Mountain Times you will see three letters written from Far
Left Democrats who believe in the party above the person (part of
the problem). They all accuse me of being out of the Statehouse an
absurd amount. They are saying that taking my kids on vacation is
really cutting into my duties. Well you be the judge. In 2012 here
is the schedule the Majority party sent to the Rutland Herald. They
stated I was on vacation during these times. I have included the
truth next to it.
1. 2/10/2012 H.R. 15 I was in
health care committee conference
2. 2/21/2012 H. 753
Vacation
3. 2/23/2012 H. 756
4. 2/23/2012 H. 559
5. 2/23/2012 H. 559
6. 2/23/2012 H. 559
7. 2/23/2012 H. 559
8. 2/23/2012 H. 559
9. 2/23/2012 H. 559
10. 2/24/2012 H.
559
11. 2/24/2012 H.
559
12. 2/24/2012 H. 559 End
of Vacation
13. 4/11/2012 S. 238 In
Heath Care Committe Conference
14. 4/17/2012 H. 762
Vacations
15. 4/18/2012 H. 777
16. 4/19/2012 J.R.S 11
17. 4/19/2012 J.R.S 11 End of
Vactions
18. 4/27/2012 H. 718 I was
there and voted on this bill
19. 4/27/2012 S. 202 I was
there and voted on this bill. I even spoke on the floor
20. 4/27/2012 H. 781
21. 5/4/2012 H. 781
Voted on this bill 3/23/12. This was a conference report. I was in
committee See above
"Mr. Speaker: I cannot vote for this bill in clear conscience
without first taking a look at how much it's going to cost. I will
await the fiscal note".
Oh and IRS II was a joint resolution urging the US Congress to
propose amendment to the US Constitution.
So there you have it. We are not going to talk about the issues we
are going to make it about nonsense. I took my kids on vacation
from Feb. 20 until the 24th and on April 16 until the 20th (8 total
days). My family gives up' a lot for me to be an elected
Representative it's not a 5 month job but a 12 month job especially
in light of Irene, I missed a total of 5 votes and one of those was
the Health care vote that had a number of amendments to, including
my amendment to move the financing date up to Sept. 2012. I had
Rep. Fagan ask that for me. I voted against the bill in committee
so nothing more had to be done. Now let's look at what a difference
I would have made against the super majority had I been there.
These bills all passed on a landslide my vote would not have made a
difference in these cases. Why don't they want to talk about the
issues?
Please send this around to everyone you know in our district. These
last minute false accusations have no place in getting things done
for Vermonters.
Stay tuned for part #2 for further enlightenment and as always
please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns.
YOUR Representative
Jim Eckhardt
