WHAT DO WE NEED?

"All you need is love. Bom bom bom bom..."  Ahh, if only it were that simple. True, we certainly can use a whole lot more civility within our government, but that will come with the new administration. So here is what we do need...

1. A recognition of the good work done by many of the unsung heroes of UCO who generally get a lot of garbage from Dave.

2. A recognition that there is a process and procedure and to tell a bookkeeper now to NOT REPORT to Dorothy, our heroic treasure is a major no-no. Dave and Ed Black are not the treasurers. In fact, they are who got us into this financial mess in the first place.

3. An admission that our finances at present are rocky but can and will be pulled back together with the help of Dorothy and other financial honest experts.

4. A recognition that the Village residents are owed an honest and clear accounting and an honest and sensible accounting system'

5. A recognition that UCO is a team effort. Yes, there is a leader, but one who must function with care and concern, with politeness, honesty and a deep knowledge that the PRESIDENT SERVES THE PEOPLE, not the other way around.

6. A recognition that yes, we must upgrade certain items, but that must be done with care, with forethought, with a full and complete
understanding of all costs, even going into the future with possibilities.

7. A recognition that all must be presented to our residents, not decided in a backroom.

8. A recognition that an accounting theory that works on the "rob Peter to pay Paul and the hell with Suzy Q when she needs her money" is BAD!

9. A recognition that UCO must not work on fear and intimidation wherein people are frightened into going along even when they do not want to.

10. A recognition that we must tighten up on our connections with individual Associations so that we do not have renter and non payment situations. We need to provide aid and advice.

11. A recognition that we need a government and a president who has an open door policy. Try getting in to see Dave, His Royal Majesty, the secret agent man, who keeps that door closed. Just what IS he doing in there all day anyway?

A vote for Esther is a vote for good government. Do I promise perfect government? No. That is impossible but what I do promise is  to do the best WE ALL CAN as I am not in this alone. There are many good people who have expressed relief that someone else is running. Dave is not the be all and end all unless it is the end all of the Village if we let him stay in office.

Again, talk to your delegates, your friends. think about what our slate says and promises. No pie in the sky, but good solid governing. Come to our to be announced fundraisers. Make some phone calls. Throw Dave out! Speak up for good government. Do not be silenced. This is the good old USA where free speech is a right.