Fishkill Conservatives will have a primary election from noon to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10. This primary is for two council seats. In the running are two Republicans, a real lifelong Conservative and a center-right Democrat.
Councilman Tim Tuttle, who in 2013 became the first Democrat to win a seat on Fishkill’s town board in more than 40 years, is seeking a full term. In his first year in office, Tuttle has affirmed his fiscal conservatism while proving he is the most competent councilman.
Running with Tuttle is Conservative Thomas Knips. Tom has been on the Planning Board for more than 10 years and is needed to attack the infrastructure problems the town is facing.
The two Republicans running claim to be a new voice for Fishkill. Don’t believe one word they say. On Aug. 7, the 4-1 Republican-controlled board voted to raise sewer rates a whopping 135 percent. Every Republican voted for the increase, while Tuttle did not. During this meeting, Knips also spoke out regarding the increase.
Where were the two new-voice Republicans during the meeting? Well, they attended the public hearing, sat in the back and said absolutely nothing. Not once did they fight for the citizens of Fishkill. These new-voice candidates sat quiet as their fellow Republicans voted to raise your sewer rates 135 percent.
The only ones who delivered on conservative principles were Councilman Tuttle and Mr. Knips. On primary day, vote for those who proved they are bona fide conservatives — vote Tuttle and Knips.
Ozzy Albra
Fishkill
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