October 15, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

REALITY VERSUS RHETORIC

Citizen driven feedback the basis of independent groups activities, not
donations to any politicians
Saratoga Springs, NY Recent rhetoric by politicians related to the role of the citizen driven
Saratoga PAC organization belie reality. Its mission is to engage and inform the public and its
leaders to foster good governance across key economic, quality of life and environmental
stewardship issues. Those are the foundation of a vibrant future for Saratoga and the region.
Silly season must be upon us, cause some politicians would rather engage in useless rhetoric
than focus on the issues that matter to our residents, said Bob Manz, Board Chair. This is
precisely why our group of community leaders and the thousands we have already engaged
support an independent entity. We need to do better to ensure we remain a desirable place to live
and do business, and build the social capital that provides for good government services. The
time for tired rhetoric and creating phony boogeyman to scare up votes is over. We are intent on
promoting informed dialogue and exercising our rights to speak with the public about key issues
and leaders who will affect the direction for Saratoga Springs and the area. Those who
grandstand and ignore the input of thousands of their constituents, constituents who are working
hard every day to maintain a healthy tax base and who give back to the gamut of charitable
foundations making this such a special place to live, are not focused on leadership. We will
remain focused on it and ensuring our community has the brightest future possible.
Despite reports by candidates saying they reject its donations, Saratoga PAC has repeatedly
informed all candidates for office that they will NOT be making any donations to candidate
campaigns. The requests for interviews with candidates was for a discussion about issues of
importance to the communities future. Saratoga PAC recently extended that dialogue to the
broader public by commissioning a citizen quality of life survey mailed to over 14,000 City
residents covering 15 areas of interest to solicit their feedback. To date, more than 1,100 unique
responses have provided insights to the issues people of the community would like to see
addressed. Its results will be made publicly available at an event October 20th and widely
distributed thereafter. Those findings will inform the priorities and viewpoints Saratoga PAC
expresses on issues and candidates going forward.
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SARATOGA PAC, P.O. BOX 3096, SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY 12866