A new vision for Monticello

George Nikolados
Posted 8/21/12

Given that I am new to politics, running for village trustee in Monticello has been a fascinating experience for me. I learned quickly that, contrary to what is thought about our village, our …

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A new vision for Monticello

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Given that I am new to politics, running for village trustee in Monticello has been a fascinating experience for me. I learned quickly that, contrary to what is thought about our village, our residents and business people care deeply about where they live and work. They truly want and deserve a better future for Monticello.

I’m running for village trustee because there is a need for new and creative ideas as well as the hard work to create a new vision for our village. We must fulfill the wishes of our residents to restore Monticello as a great village to live, work and visit. Currently, our village board is consumed with trying to repair and restore the basic delivery of government services to our citizens. As a result, there has not been enough talk about creating a vision and corresponding plan to revitalize Monticello.

Right now, there’s a need to take that next step and create a vision and a plan to turn around Monticello. That calls for new leadership. I want to be one of the leaders to bring about such change. We need to start creating our own momentum toward a better Monticello. The need for such a vision for our own future is long overdue. If elected, I will be a force on our village board seeking such a direction for Monticello. I have the will and energy to do so. If elected, I will work closely, and in a positive way, with all the members of the village board, as well as the Town of Thompson and Sullivan County leaders and business people.

I won’t spend my time fighting with board members and micromanaging village employees. That’s not what a village trustee is supposed to do. Instead, I will serve on the village board to make allies, not enemies. I will work as trustee for the residents of my village to create good policies and change. I will also reach out to other leaders in communities in and beyond Sullivan County, to gather the information and talk about the ideas of regenerating business and a middle class not only in Monticello, but in all of Sullivan County as well. There have been many strides made throughout the western part of Sullivan County in terms of rebuilding Main Streets and improving quality of life. There is no reason that Monticello shouldn’t do the same for its residents. Monticello should be the next Narrowsburg or Callicoon. To sum up, the people of Monticello deserve better representation in the village hall. It’s time for a change and a new vision for Monticello. I am the candidate that can deliver that to our village.

[George Nikolados is a candidate for Monticello Village Trustee.]

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