Thanks. The question was Article 78's and FOILS. You're right, I can look as well. I think that between JC and BH there have been several filed. They work as a team and it depends how much they dislike a particular person. They certainly have it out for two Board members. At least that is what my search is showing.

My research is completed, and my conclusion is you are not any good for our community!

My research is done, and my conclusion is you are a washed up investigator.

With everything happening in our economy, cities, town, villages are looking for ways to save money where it makes sense.

I think the Village of Penn Yan has some very low hanging fruit where is could save a lot money. I think it would be worth the effort for someone within the Village to do an accounting of all the FOILS, Article 78’s that have occurred in our Village over the last 5 years, which have been conceived from BH. Please keep in mind, every time he walks into a Village office we are paying to support his requests.

As we all know, the individuals who create the Article 78’s have absolutely nothing to lose except time and perhaps credibility, but if the person has no credibility to begin with, what’s stopping them?

I am certainly aware that the employees of the Village are very busy, but I’m guessing there are many people within our community that would like to know what we have spent as tax payers. Quite frankly it's time to turn the tables on a very select few within our community, and the bulls eye should be on BH.

And how much money have the taxpayers in our community wasted on you? I’m hoping we can chip in a little more and give you a bath!!

At MeanGene: Are Article 78's important/useful? Of course but you're missing my point.

How much money has BH cost the tax payers in our village over the last 5, 10 years? That's all I want to know

"Bender is taking a long time researching this case. If he thought Davidson's lawsuit was frivolous, he would have been done in a week. The longer it takes the worst it is for the firefighters. "

If this were a movie, I would agree...........

"One of the most widespread issues throughout state governments is the lack of public access to information" These are pretty large swipes, could you be a bit more specific in how it relates to our community?

"If the citizens can't see how their state does business & decision making, thats the real problem" Same comment, (see above).

"In rural settings where everyone knows everyone a relaxed attitude leads to a lack of reporting by elected officials."
This last one is sort of a joke and I'd enjoy you sharing this thought with our Mayor, although I don't think he would find your point too amusing. Then again, it's a helluva lot easier to post comments on a forum than addressing thoughts, ideas, in person.

Lastly, I'd have to say there is a big difference between local and state government. Comparing local and state government is like comparing The Chronicle Express and the Wall Street Journal. They both put ink on paper so they must have the same business practices.............food for thought

You haven't always been 1300 miles away, so I look forward to getting and update on your conversation with our Mayor when you get back to Penn Yan.

PS-I could care less about the former administration, but your post seemed to be pointed at the current administration. Thanks for the clarification.

Further clarification: One doesn't know which current board members (who were on board with the former Mayor) knew about the "hidden audit". If I worked in the local media when that situation became known I would have called to interview the players to clear the air on the matter. Apparently asking questions like that would upset people so it was never done.