Letter to the Editor: Janice Daniels 'Owes Ms. Kerwin and the Voters a Public Apology'
"Perhaps she could include with this apology a list of her own volunteer resume," writes Troy resident Cathy Fucinari. "I suspect it is a very short list."
Dear Editor:
At the Oct. 22 council meeting, Janice Daniels intentionally misrepresented this award to Mary Kerwin as Troy’s 2012 Distinguished Citizen, dismissing it as political instead of a well-earned recognition for years of dedicated service to this community.
Anyone could clearly read the agenda and the screen in the council chamber, each of which reflected Leadership Troy. Both Janice and Mary Kerwin could clearly see the proclamation. As Mary Kerwin quite graciously pointed out the error, Daniels insisted that she was right, “because the newspaper said so”.
I would like her to produce that newspaper. I have already double checked current and past issues of the Troy Somerset Gazette and the Troy Times. Both papers reflected the awarding organization as Leadership Troy.
Perhaps it would behoove Ms. Daniels to familiarize herself with the organization at its website: www.leadershiptroy.org. “Leadership Troy consists of representatives from various community organizations, businesses, and individuals that strive to promote Troy community improvement programs, the exchange of community information, and provide a venue to recognize volunteers and corporate citizens that positively impact the quality of life in Troy.”
Leadership Troy is affiliated with volunteers, not political parties. The efforts of the persons involved with these organizations rise above political lines. Her insistence that she was right was reprehensible and a continuation of her efforts to mislead the voters in this city.
She owes Ms. Kerwin and the voters a public apology. Perhaps she could include with this apology a list of her own volunteer resume. I suspect it is a very short list.
Cathy Fucinari
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wlarue
6:49 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
What a sad state of affairs our city has gotten itself into. Mayor Daniels does not honored volunteers, she has forgotten that this city is not just made up of all paid employee. but the greater majority of this city is volunteers.This is not to take away from our excellent city employees who demostrate the strong charcter of our civil servants. but each day we need to look around us and notice what volunteers in the city of Troy has accomplished. To disrespect Mary Kerwin only because their is a difference in politics and not recognize Mary Kerwin for he accomplishments as a volunteer is a disaster. As mayor, Mayor Daniels should have been proud to to stand and make an example of Mary Kerwin for all citizens of Troy to follow but instead as has been her custom she cannot see beyond her sefish wants and desires. Now, once again Mayor Daniels has made the city and it residence a laughing matter before the entire state. Where was the council, Monday again,. Perhaps had the Mayor taken the time to attend this banquet with the leadership, businesses and volunteers of Troy, she would have known what the award was about. As a citzen of Troy for the past 21 years i want to extend an apology to Mary kerwin for her many years of service to this city as a volunteer and to her family for permitting us to share her many talents.
Chris P.
8:08 am on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Her lack of decorum and ability to spew words without regard to if they are based in fact is frightening. She makes the Tea Party look liked a bunch of dolts. I saw that she admitted she is overwhelmed by the budget and that her words about money being there for the library were hyperbolic. And now she shows an inability to conduct herself with dignity in the most important role of Troy's mayor: the ceremonial role. This is disturbing. If she acts like this before the Recall vote, what are we to expect if she is not actually Recalled?
Let's remember that Martin Howrylak (together with Bob Gosselin) propped this inept person up as a viable, capable leader. As a Republican, I can not possibly send him to Lansing because this fact alone shows his inability to be logical and use good judgment. I will be voting for the true fiscally responsible and experienced candidate: Mary Kerwin.
Local Tea Party: if you want to play a credible role here in Troy, please get your act together and find credible candidates. Together with Howrylak and Gosselin you owe this community an apology for misleading so many people into thinking she would bring a solid, fiscal approach to our city government. What a joke. And what harm you have caused. This is unacceptable.
pavaia
3:40 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I was not going to vote yes for the recall-NOW I AM! Daniels is ridiculous!
Linda
11:31 pm on Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Last year councilmen Howrylak and Fleming refused to sign the proclamation for the volunteer from Troy Residents Unified for a Stronger Troy. So, Janice's behavior is not a surprise. To top things off, today, she said she didn't feel she did anything wrong, she felt she was helping Mary and it is being blown out of proportion by her political opponents. Well this alone should tell voters a lot - Nothing wrong? This woman is completely out of touch.