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VOTER INFORMATION!
Registered voters in precinct 6 vote at Christ Chapel, 2C Oak St., Centerville, MA .
Not sure what precinct you are in? Want to work at the polls? Not sure when the primary election is? Special election? Check out this link for all of this information: Town Clerk's Voting Information Page
Are you registered to vote? If not you can go to the Town Clerk's office and fill out the registration forms, go to your local library and obtain a mail-in voter registration form, or contact us and we will help you register.
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PRECINCT MEETINGS? NEIGHBORHOOD meetings? How about neighborhood meetings? Would you like to host a neighborhood meeting or coffee? contact me.
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NEW! Watch the Patriot Debate between my opponent and I - click here to watch on line - to download the video- which allows you to fast foward etc - click here for the list and scroll down to #257 candidates debate 10-19 .. and right click on the link.
Endorsed by State Senator Robert O'Leary, State Representative Demetrius Atsalis, and The Barnstable Patriot.
* * INTERESTING ELECTION UPDATE * * - my opponent has now decided that he would vote AGAINST the split tax! This was stated at the televised debate on 10/19 and the Civic Association Candidates night 10/20. After his joint efforts with the Lopez "recall" group to win a recall election based on my vote on the split tax issue, he has now stated he would vote the SAME WAY I voted for the 2007-2009 fiscal years.
My opponent has been working with the Lopez - Thoman - Julius "Recall Group" for years. The mantra from this group and the two other candidates challenging incumbents is that everything the town council and management does needs to be oppossed, yet they never have any solutions of thier own. The have refused offers to meet with councilors. After years of staying away from town hall, never attending meetings, not joining any boards and commissions, my opponent and the others challenging incumbent councilors only have critisim, not solutions. And, after two debates, it is clear my opponent's lack of involvement leaves him unfamiliar with the current issues.
At the same time my opponent expressed "disapointment" that the sewer plan he developed as a councilor was not put into place. During the Patriot debate, he claimed that "We planned the project at Stewart's Creek, which at the time would have cost (each house) 12-13 thousand dollars ......" -- What he keeps forgetting to mention is that the plan he claims to have authored included the 100% betterment policy! This is what has prevented us from proposing sewering expansions. When the Federal government offered the opportunity for stimulous money for sewer projects we applied and offered this option that would provide 0-2% loans and an 8% subsidy...... read more details here.
I am running for my last term as town councilor - the election is November 3, and will be at the new precinct 6 poll at Christ Chapel, 2C Oak St., Centerville, MA -- on the corner of Oak St and Old Stage Rd. I need your support! Would you be willing to put a sign in your yard? Would like to help with this campaign? Please send me an email: janetjoakim@aol.com or call I have a new phone number that will ring both my house and cell phones and takes voice mails: 562-546-2632 (joakim-2632) | Home phone remains: 508-420-2153
IMPORTANT ISSUES:
A message to residents of precinct 6 - the truth about sewers and betterments - answers to claims made by my opponent and his supporters.
HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION APPLICATION? Click here for the form For a copy of the letter explaining this form: click here If you have any questions please contact the assessor's office: 508- 862-4022
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http://janetjoakim.wordpress.com/ OR http://sevenvillagesblog.com
for current information on local issues
Add your name to the precinct 6 mailing list here to receive updates and information important to precinct 6. janetjoakim@aol.com
For current news and information about Barnstable visit www.town.barnstable.ma.us
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GOOD NEWS .... Good news doesn't sell! So check back here for updates on the latest good news.
1. 7 million dollars in stimulous funds awarded as a grant to build solar panels and windmills to power our sewage treatment plant.
2. AAA Bond Rating for 3 years in a row - even during tough financial times.
3. 2007 All America City Award: National award given based on three criteria, youth involvement, economic developement, and creative low income housing alternatives.
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Each year we have a survey done by the Institute for Regional Developement at Bridgewater State College.
This survey is one of the factors we use to set our Strategic Plan that the Town Manager uses to direct his staff and set his budget.
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GOOD NEWS DOESN'T SELL SO WE DIDN'T SEE THESE STORIES ON THE FRONT PAGE!
Barnstable still has an AAA bond rating!! Standard and Poor has given the Town of Barnstable the honor of a AAA bond rating!
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BARNSTABLE- ONE OF THE BEST CITIES TO LIVE - according to country living magazine!
Barnstable selected as number 22 of 25 top best cities!
see story here
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