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To all resident our village will benefit most from lower taxes ,national grid service to all houses and better paving of the street all other suggestions are secondary in my opinion . Look at the village of east hills and learn.

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Old Westbury Trustee Runoff Information

Robert Kane <rkan...@gmail.com>: Aug 27 08:08AM -0400 Hi , I am also forwarding this email from the candidate Leslie Fastenburg who contacted me to discuss some basic improvements which she agreed should be done. These are:   1) A Revised more lenient Tree policy for residents in good standing may cut down a few trees (3 or so) annually without having to require permits, fees, delays and getting a certified arborist to agree that trees are dangerous.   2) Communicating with residents more transparently and effectively using technology web sites, email lists, etc.   3) Garbage pickup discounted group rate for the entire village.   4) Improved service from the village hall staff that is commensurate with the high level of taxes we pay.   5) Better transparency of major issues such as scheduling and conducting elections, the upcoming $ 15 million water project, etc.       ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: *leslie fastenberg* <lfast...@gmail.com> Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2015 Subject: Old Westbury Trustee Runoff Information To: Robert Kane <rkan...@gmail.com>     Robert: Couldn’t agree more!!! you and I are in complete agreement! These issues are also at the top of my concerns. Could go on and on about the ills of the tree regulations but you get it. In addition, the village care of the trees on the public roadways are nonexistent, creating overgrown and dangerous roadways. why? Agree with every detail of your tree assessment. We can do better. I am sure of it. Please add your voice to the discussion on Facebook - Feel like I am gently guiding an entire village into into social media gingerly. If you add your comments might inspire some others.   Regarding technology, our website is abysmal. People say they have heard more solid information from me over the last 10 weeks than they have from the village over the last 20 years. The technology is available but requires both willingness and knowledge. I can bring both to the Board.   Be in touch. Happy to speak if you’d like. all the best, Leslie Fastenberg lfast...@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','lfast...@gmail.com');>       On Aug 19, 2015, at 5:09 PM, Robert Kane <rkan...@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rkan...@gmail.com');>> wrote:   Leslie   thks I just looked at the Facebook page. It doesnt tell us enough about you so I look forward to the mailing /email from you.   I live in Stone Arches and we maintain a group email list of the 40 homes in the neighborhood. To better inform the voters, i can forward your email to this list so it goes out to everyone here.   If you want to attach your campaign to a low cost issue that shows you are in touch with the residents, then consider a platform as follows:   1) Revised Tree Policy - While the VOW tree policy has some good features with respect to limiting builders from clear cutting trees, its also unintentionally onerous and expensive to residents. I have yet to speak any resident happy with the current tree policy which requires to pay excessive fees and wait long periods of time just to cut down dead and/or dangerous trees on our own property. Why not revisit the tree policy such that: if a resident is in good standing with their village taxes, they be allowed to cut down 5 dead and /or dangerous trees annually without being required to: pay Village permit fees, pay certified arborist fees to certify the dead trees are in fact dead and then wait weeks for a Village approval. Also there is the replanting fee which can run into the tens of thousands. I know people that are fuming that they have to pay 50k . I also believe the village may be opening itself to liability with its policy. For example, if a tree falls and someone is injured while an application is awaiting approval, the VOW would likely be unnecessarily sued.   2) ) Using technology to help streamline the way the Village operates for the primary benefit of current residents. This would include a functional website, online permit / forms repository, an FAQ. Also to for the VOW to create /maintain an email list for all residents that are interested in staying in touch with VOW issues. If we had this email then the entire Village would know there was an election a few months ago. Same with current election. Notification about an election in this electronic era by posting a notice on the physical bulletin board is not effective.   Thanks & Good Luck   Robert         On Wed, Aug 19, 2015 at 4:01 PM, leslie fastenberg <lfast...@gmail.com   -- Robert Kane           -- Robert Kane

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New Voice of Old Westbury

Robert Kane <rkan...@gmail.com>: Aug 27 07:52AM -0400 This is an email about regarding the village of old Westbury election this coming Tuesday and is forwarded to help inform the voters rather than as an endorsement.     Thanks,   Robert     *From:* Marina Chimerine <ch...@me.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','ch...@me.com');>> *Date:* August 26, 2015 at 9:08:12 PM EDT *To:* Brenda Frank <brenda...@shredit.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','brenda...@shredit.com');>>, Gladys Bank < gsb...@aol.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','gsb...@aol.com');>>, Pam Barnett <barn...@gmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','barn...@gmail.com');>>, Erica Barres < erb...@yahoo.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','erb...@yahoo.com');>>, Nicole Berger <nic...@optonline.net <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','nic...@optonline.net');>>, Jackie Bloomberg < jbloomb...@aol.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','jbloomb...@aol.com');>>, Lee Bloomberg < l...@romacelectronics.com 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<javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rokh...@yahoo.com');>>, Corinne Goldberg <cgbgplus3@aol/com.mac.com>, Marna Shapiro <mar...@mac.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','mar...@mac.com');>>, Susan Sonstein < wsue...@aol.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','wsue...@aol.com');>>, Evan Elkowitz <evanel...@hotmail.com <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','evanel...@hotmail.com');>>, Rich Rush < rpi...@optonline.net <javascript:_e(%7B%7D,'cvml','rpi...@optonline.net');>> *Subject:* *New Voice of Old Westbury*   Dear Friends and Neighbors,   First and foremost, we would like to thank you all for your support and votes. We consider it a privilege to serve every single one of you in a more transparent and honest way than you have become accustomed to in the past.   As election night closed back on June 16th, we felt certain that the community’s voice would be heard and there would be three new trustees in town with a mandate to represent your interests; however, due to antiquated voting machines and arcane election law, the intent of the voters was ignored. Leslie Fastenberg received 24 additional votes that were picked apart and argued over by the opposition, even though her name was clearly written. Our opponents fought hard in court to prevent those votes from counting, and even went so far as to administer the Oath of Office to Andrew Weinberg despite a court ordered stay, in hopes of further subverting the will of the people.   So where are we today? The New York Supreme Court conducted a recount and declared the race a tie (with 24 clear votes for Leslie left on the table). Once again, we need you to come out for Leslie Fastenberg, the person who “won” this election against a trustee appointed (not elected) by the Mayor. Leslie was the person responsible for motivating our community to come out and demand change, and we urge you to join us in giving her the support she deserves.   Many of you have shared stories of being approached by certain individuals campaigning for the incumbent. We all need to ask ourselves: who is doing the asking here, and what might they stand to gain by maintaining the status quo? Our campaign was run on the simple platform of transparency and communication and now we urge you to come out and vote for Leslie again on September 8th from 12pm to 9pm. Lets make some real positive changes that will benefit our entire community by voting for a passionate and qualified trustee candidate, Leslie Fastenberg!   Thank you again for all of your support.   Very truly yours,   Cory Baker and Marina Chimerine         -- Robert Kane

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