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November 7, 2007 --
Thank You
Victory is never achieved alone, yet there are
far too many people to thank individually. I want to thank the
voters of Westmoreland County for entrusting me with the
responsibility of serving as your commissioner. It is a
responsibility that I take very seriously.
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Thank you for believing in good government.
And in me.
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Thank you for voting for my colleague, Tom
Ceraso, who is a valuable partner in governing our county.
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Thank you for recognizing the work we have
done to make county government more efficient, open and
responsive.
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Thank you for enduring the cold weather on
Election Day.
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Thank you for rejecting the negative assault
put forth by our Republicans opponents, using money from
Harrisburg politicians.
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Thank you for knowing better than to give
credence to the daily drivel in the Tribune-Review.
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And of course, a very special thank you to
my family who endures this tiring, and sometimes harsh,
election process with patience and grace.
October 25, 2007 -- New Information
Further Implicates George Dunbar In Wright Industries'
Bankruptcy -- A recent filing in the bankruptcy proceedings
of Wright Industries further implicates Republican county
commissioner candidate George Dunbar in the company's collapse
(U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of Pennsylvania, no.
07-21384). And now a former worker is explaining the hardships
he and his coworkers endured.
October 22, 2007 --
Kim Ward Enjoys Benefits At Retirees' Expense -- Kim Ward is
continuing to fight court battles to deny retirees the
healthcare benefits that she enjoys for free.
October 21, 2007 -- Not All Ideas Are Good Ideas
-- Recently, at the
urging of the Tribune-Review, our opponents felt
compelled to present a "new" idea. Yes, after an editorial in
the Tribune Review early last week criticizing the lack
of dialogue in the County Commissioners' race, our Republican
opponents put forth their "new" idea. The idea is a non-binding
referendum before any future tax increases in county government.
October 16, 2007 -- Ducking Debates?
-- I originally had planned to write about the
recent candidates forum in Donegal and how I am looking forward
to more, particularly debate formats. But recently, I've learned
that it appears that there will be none. "Scheduling conflicts"
by our opponents have apparently put an end to the only
scheduled debate.
September 11, 2007 --
Glaring Weaknesses Exposed in Ward-Dunbar
Campaign -- Recent efforts by the political team of Kim Ward
and George Dunbar to jumpstart their campaigns for county
commissioner have exposed glaring weaknesses in their knowledge
of county government, their qualifications to govern, and
temperament to hold public office.
March 10, 2007 --
Westmoreland County Dems Back Balya and Ceraso --
Incumbent Westmoreland County commissioners Tom Balya and Tom
Ceraso won the endorsement of the county Democratic Party
Committee on Saturday, trouncing the candidacy of Mike O'Barto,
of Unity Township.
January 31, 2007 --
Tom Balya Announces Reelection Run for Westmoreland County
Commissioner: Three-Term Commissioner Delivers Leadership,
Accountability and Results -- Gathered with
family, friends and supporters, Westmoreland County Commissioner
Tom Balya today announced he will seek a fourth term as
commissioner in the 2007 Municipal Election. "It is an honor and
a privilege to serve the residents of Westmoreland County,"
Commissioner Balya said. "I have always taken seriously my
pledge to put the interests of our residents above all else, and
I reiterate that commitment today as I humbly ask the good
people of this county for their continued trust and support."
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