Woodstock CT Café

by George McCoy 

Kevin,

Thank you for your words of support. I agree with you 100%!! Voters need to know that this group which calls itself “CPS” cares as much about “prudent spending” as a hog is concerned about the mud in which it lays. They have hijacked the term “prudent spending” as a smoke screen to their long term approach when dealing with the town’s boards of education and finance, namely the threats of or actual waging of costly law suits that must be paid by the tax payers. I understand Mr. Powers’ lawsuit against the school district to secure special education for his son cost us $67,000.00!! And this man thinks that he can cast a fair and impartial vote regarding the school system budget each year? Kind of like asking the wolf to guard the chicken coop, in my opinion!

George M. McCoy
Republican Candidate (Incumbent)
for Woodstock Board of Finance

These comments reflect my own personal opinions and concerns and in no way are meant to reflect the opinion of the Woodstock Board of Finance

by Becki

This election is a very important election. It may look like a pretty boring ballot with so many unopposed candidates, but it is of utmost importance that Woodstock’s voters turn up at the polls and VOTE.

The state has finally figured out that they have about five pounds of potatoes in their ten-pound bag. Connecticut’s bond rating has been reduced. So, not only will it be harder for the state to borrow money (not necessarily a bad thing), whatever we do borrow will incur a higher interest rate (because our bond rating has been lessened).

Recent conversations in Hartford indicate that the state is planning on reducing the Education Cost Sharing Grants (ECS funding) substantially. The figures I’ve heard (from an interview on WINY) would create an 18-20% increase in taxes for town property owners just to maintain a 0% budget this coming year.

It is essential that those we elect be ready AND willing to work together to face the challenging economic environment that will be facing us. There is a considerable learning curve for anyone taking a seat on the Board of Finance. For these reasons I will be voting for Richard Cass and George McCoy to be seated on the Board of Finance. Of the four candidates, both Cass and McCoy have real experience on the Board of Finance. Both have experienced at least two budget cycles.

What we do not need any more, in this town, is the obstructionist approach taken by some of our very vocal citizens. We do not need to continue to allow the bullying tactics of a minority of citizens who are not interested in anything beyond their minutia-focused agenda. We no longer have the luxury of doing anything but getting down to business and making the painful cuts that will be needed. This requires teamwork. Read the rest of this entry »

from George McCoy, Republican Candidate for the WBOF

October 30th, 2009

Dear Woodstock Voters,

One month ago I wrote an open letter to the townspeople and parents of children in Woodstock schools which conveyed my concerns about the upcoming election and the expected low voter turn out, since this is an “off year” election, and the fact that many of the seats will be uncontested.

I warned of a small but very active group which attempted to force a recall of the Woodstock Board of Education earlier this year, and their new attempt to put two of their own onto the Board of Finance this November 3rd. They couldn’t get what they wanted in June, and now they want the only other means at their disposal, the ability to control the town and school district finances.

The work of all the candidates is done. The outcome of this election is now in your hands. Please remember to vote this Tuesday, November 3rd. The polls are open from 6:00am to 8:00pm. Please remind your friends and family to vote as well. The direction Woodstock will take in the management of the town and the education of its children will be decided. I hope that this decision will not be made by a select few with a longstanding history of personal vendettas, but by a true majority of Woodstock’s registered voters.

I would like to thank the Woodstock Republican Town Committee for their endorsement and enthusiastic support of my candidacy, and I am particularly pleased and grateful to have the endorsement of CPWF, Community Partners for Woodstock’s Future, a non-partisan advocate for Woodstock’s future!

In closing I would like to remind everyone that a food drive for those in need will also be conducted at the town hall on election day. Please be sure to bring a non-parishable food item to leave off when you come to vote.

Sincerely,

George M. McCoy
Republican candidate for
Woodstock Board of Finance