These statements are yet another reflection of the Mayor’s lack of ethical conviction and fiduciary duty that his position inherently requires. But as we continue to see, the longer that Matt and his allies are in power, the more degraded the ethics and actions of this Village’s powers at be will become. It is apparent that the Mayor and the Board need not worry about the high cost of lawsuits, as they have no regard for the tax money being wasted and can use their scape goats within the Village politico to pass the buck. Village residents and leaders alike need to remove their blinders, to see the Mayor’s true agenda. It is an agenda that does not have the best interest of the citizens, business owners, employees or visitors to the Village in mind.

Well to that comment residents’ answer should be a resounding, “Yes! Residents should and do have a problem with that.” Yes, residents do have a problem with unwarranted and irresponsible budget increases with underlying personal agendas set out by Trustees. Yes, residents do have a problem with anyone in Village government fostering and participating in nepotism, especially for financial gain. And Yes, residents do have a problem with Alfonso or anyone in Village government quantifying a resident’s right to participate in the community solely based on their length of residency. Or simply put, all residents should have equal standing in the Village, not just those in government positions, with connections, or who have lived here ‘forever.’ All of these implications and behaviors from the Board are why the Village cannot attract and keep new residents, which is exactly what this Village needs.

So in turn, Trustee Alfonso, I pose the question to you…Do YOU have a problem with that?

Those are two very interesting questions Mr. Alfonso. I have two for you though.

1. Since when is democracy seniority based?

2. Exactly how long must one reside in the Village of Wappingers Falls before they are free to express their opinion?

My guess is that the Highway Department was picking up for connected residents who were told they not do not have to follow the same rules the rest of us. If I had known they were picking up today I would have put bags out instead of storing them in my yard.

How do you get on the list to get notified of what the village is really doing, instead of listening to what the Mayor and Village board tell us in public meetings and mailings?

BTW – Royal is paid out of your garbage bill. If the Highway is picking up they are being paid out of your property taxes. You are now paying twice for the same service.