WHY I RESIGNED AND WHY YOU SHOULD VOTE FOR DEB MCDERMOTTReceived from Dan Maddock, Sea Cliff
March 9, 2017 I resigned as Chair of the long established Civic Progress Party because it voted to support another candidate dictated by a sitting Mayor. I strongly disagreed with that decision and could not in good conscience ask my friends and neighbors to support their ticket. It’s not good when Mayors continually dictate who will sit on the Village Board. The Board becomes too insular and its members are reluctant to cross the person who put them on the Board or to go against the Mayor. It’s not a good situation and it’s been going on too long. READ MORE |
VOTE DEB MCDERMOTT - TRANSPARENT. INDEPENDENT. QUALFIEDReceived from Geri Reichgut, Sea Cliff, March 16, 2017
I’ve lived in Sea Cliff for almost 50 years, Trustees have come and gone, many have put their heart into doing what they could to keep Sea Cliff in step with the times and yet keep the creative, uniqueness and neighborly feeling that we all moved here for. This election, Tuesday, March 21st held at the Children’s Library, I will be voting for Deb McDermott for Village Trustee. She is passionate and energetic about preserving the Sea Cliff we all dearly love. She’s extremely well qualified for the position having worked both in the corporate world and now is also raising her two children who are currently enrolled in the Sea Cliff school. READ MORE |
BULLET VOTE DEB McDERMOTT - A COMMUNICATOR WITH PROVEN EXPERIENCEReceived from Amy Marion, Sea Cliff
March 16, 2017 To the Editor: Last night the Civic Progress Party for the Village of Sea Cliff held a “Meet the Candidate” night for the upcoming Sea Cliff Village election which will be take place on March 21, 2017. There are two trustees running as incumbents and Deb McDermott who is running for the first time for a Village trustee seat. Incumbent Trustee Dina Epstein stated, in sum and substance, that there was no ill-will intended by the appointment of a new Mayor, a new Trustee, and a new Public Administrator which was done very quickly and not very publicly. READ MORE |
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
CORRECTING THE RECORDReceived from Phil Como, Sea Cliff, NY
March 3, 2017 To the Editor: I thought I would respond to Dan Maddock's letter of your last issue, wherein he describes me as "currently heading the Civic Progress Party,but he's given a front page article on how wonderful the status quo is in Sea Cliff." A couple of facts need to be heard: 1. I do articles in the Village Bulletin for virtually every issue and have done so going back to Dan's time as editor. Karen Montagnese has been editor for at least two issues and I have done work in both.This latest piece on Sea Cliff is apolitical in nature-essentially providing a word picture for uninitiated residents on how Sea Cliff came to be and how it currently works. Status quo?? READ MORE TRUSTEE DEB McDERMOTTReceived from Tom Murphy, Glenwood Landing (formerly of Sea Cliff)
March 9, 2017 To the Editor: I am proud to call Deb McDermott my friend. As a 30 year Sea Cliff resident, I had the privilege and good fortune to know Deb and her husband Dan, along with their two children since they moved into Sea Cliff. I‘ve known her in her role as a mother, a devoted wife, neighbor, an active community member and a colleague on the Legislative Action Committee of the NS School District. READ MORE WORKING TOWARD A MORE REPONSIVE GOVERNMENTReceived from Mayor Edward Lieberman, Sea Cliff
March 10, 2017 To the Editor: To address the recent transition wherein I was selected as Mayor, I am setting forth the statement I publicly read on December 12th and which has been posted on our village's website. I do this to again set forth the factors that the Board of Trustees considered at that time. But in a larger sense, I want to emphasize that, as your Mayor, I will always endeavor to continuously listen to your concerns and various points of view. The lesson of the public's views and those views' value is acknowledged. It is always our goal to listen to your concerns and be better from it. READ MORE 
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LIEBERMAN, EPSTEIN AND VITALE FOR THE SEA CLIFF VILLAGE BOARDReceived From Phil Como, Sea Cliff
February 25, 2017 To the Editor: I am wring to endorse the candidacy of Ed Lieberman,Dina Epstein and Jeff Vitale in the upcoming election. Ed is currently our mayor and has provided great leadership as Mayor Kennedy's deputy. Dina has wide experience in our village,first serving as a member and then chair of ZBA; she is running for reelection to the trustee position in which she has been serving. Jeff was appointed by Mayor Lieberman to complete his tenure as trustee-and has already shown himself to be energetic,knowledgeable and a positive addition to the village board. READ MORE DEB McDERMOTT HAS EARNED MY VOTEReceived from Gwynne Lennon, Sea Cliff
March 2, 2017 Dear Editor, I can't remember the exact time we met Deb and Dan McDermott because I feel as though they have lived in Sea Cliff forever. Like Mike and I, they may always be newcomers compared to those lucky enough to grow up here. But, Deb and her family have fit perfectly into the fabric of life in Sea Cliff beginning the day they moved into their home. Deb is ready to bring her enthusiasm for Sea Cliff to the office of trustee. READ MORE FORTUNATE TO HAVE DEB McDERMOTT AS A CANDIDATEReceived from
Debra Thoet, Sea Cliff March 2, 2017 Dear Editor, As a Sea Cliff resident, I feel very fortunate to have Deborah McDermott as a candidate for Village Trustee this year. Deb has had a big impact on our Village in the 12 years that she has lived here. As a parent and communications professional, Deb has worked tirelessly to improve communications between the North Shore School District, our local legislators, and the families who live here. READ MORE |
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AN OUTSTANDING CHOICE FOR SEA CLIFF TRUSTEEReceived From Roger Friedman, Sea Cliff
February 16, 2017 To the Editor: It gives me great pleasure to endorse Deborah McDermott as a candidate for village trustee. I have known Deb as a friend, as a fellow committee member on the Legislative Action Committee for the North Shore School Systems Board of Education and as a triathlon teammate. In her four years as a member, Secretary, and Chairperson of LAC, Deb worked tirelessly to advocate for our students, our taxpayers, and our property values. As a member of LAC, Deb acquired a great deal of experience and knowledge dealing with local, county and state legislation, and gained a solid understanding of state and local taxation. READ MORE |
ELECT DEB McDERMOTT- SC VILLAGE TRUSTEEReceived from
Jenny Bello, Sea Cliff February 20, 2017 To the Editor: I urge you to join me in supporting our neighbor Deb McDermott’s candidacy for one of the two open seats on the Sea Cliff Village Board in the upcoming elections. As a twenty-year resident of Sea Cliff, I have seen the important role the Sea Cliff Village Board plays in preserving the unique attributes of our small, pedestrian-friendly village. This truly local government body has the opportunity to foster the distinct Sea Cliff identity, the civic engagement of our villagers, to encourage creativity and the free exchange of ideas between villagers and local leaders, to ensure fiscal responsibility and to continue to build upon our strong sense of community. READ MORE |
MAYOR ASKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT ON MARCH 21Received from
Edward Lieberman, Sea Cliff February 23, 2017 To the Editor: At our nation's birth Thomas Jefferson wrote, " The art of government is to be honest." This sacred principle must always be the cornerstone of every elected official's ethos. As the Mayor of Sea Cliff, I verily believe in this ideal and remain vigilant in being honest, open, and tolerant of all opinions. The Village of Sea Cliff is presently in its two-year election cycle with the office of Mayor and that of two Trustees open for the voter's consideration on the occasion of our Village election on March 21. I am respectfully requesting your endorsement to continue as your Mayor and for your support of current Trustees, Dina Epstein and Jeff Vitale. READ MORE |
