Well you can't fault Paul Dyster for continuing the sleight of hand way of running the City as he continues to get elected. Of course, if that ego-maniac Glenn Choolokian would have stayed out of the General Election, John Accardo would be our Mayor. But, that's crying over spilled milk. Now, Dyster is banking on getting his 2 rubber stamps, Touma & Grandinetti, re-elected along with the Fire Dept's chosen candidate, Bill Kennedy elected in November. The sad thing is that Dyster can come out on top again.
In spite of a scathing report from the State Comptroller, Tom DiNapoli, there doesn't seem to be much outrage at the financial state of Niagara Falls. Has the local newspaper said anything? Curious as to who the Niagara Gazette will endorse.
In any other place, the local newspaper would be ripping the current Administration and its allies on the City Council for the blatant financial malfeasance that has taken place throughout Dyster's time in office. Yet, word is that the Gazette is in Dyster's hip pocket and want the status quo to continue.
The other problem are the candidates on the Republican slate for City Council. Bob Pascoal ran a credible race 2 years ago for Mayor in the Republican primary and has a good chance in taking one of the 3 seats, hopefully knocking Grandinetti out. But Chris Voccio and Sam Archie may have a problem winning in November. Give Voccio credit for waging a heavy door-to-door campaign as some relatives of mine have told me that Mr. Voccio has been to their home twice. But there are those who have an issue with the fact that Voccio is a carpetbagger. Someone who just recently came to the City and has some very conservative views on issues that really have nothing to do with being a city councilman. To me it's a nonsense argument but I'm just saying what's out there and what is being spewed by the Dyster camp.
As far as Mr. Archie goes, while he has been very active on social media, not sure how active he has been going door-to-door. Moreover, it is my understanding that he has lost numerous times when running for office and is viewed as being unelectable. Again, that's what Dyster & Company are saying.
A low turnout helps the Dyster crew and will ensure more of the same at City Hall. I'm not sure if the State Comptroller could come in and mandate a control board. Absent that possibility, unless people get out and vote, Dyster & his minions will continue to spend away at the taxpayers expense.
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