When I was elected, almost 12 years ago, I ran on the principle that “Aurora needed her own voice,” A local would be on the village board with no ties to Wells College. It was paramount that at least one trustee would be looking out for the well-being of all village residents versus the Goliath (Wells College).
To this end, I failed and Goliath won. I resigned both my position as deputy mayor and village trustee at our last meeting, after realizing the giant would not be dropped by my little stone.
The main issue was how could a private entity (Wells College) with the cooperation of a fellow board member, circumvent the whole local governing body and establish an office for the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office in Aurora.
I felt, and still do, with respect to this issue, that we no longer need a village board because we are just pawns. I feel violated, abused and embarrassed.
I am sorry for letting so many good people down and am withdrawing from any future political life due to this type of unchecked corruption.
Because of who you vote for in the next mayoral election, you may gain some unwanted bedfellows.
Kenneth Zabriskie
Aurora
Zabriskie is former deputy mayor and village trustee of Aurora
The main issue was how could a private entity (Wells College) with the cooperation of a fellow board member, circumvent the whole local governing body and establish an office for the Cayuga County Sheriff's Office in Aurora.
I felt, and still do, with respect to this issue, that we no longer need a village board because we are just pawns. I feel violated, abused and embarrassed.
I am sorry for letting so many good people down and am withdrawing from any future political life due to this type of unchecked corruption.
Because of who you vote for in the next mayoral election, you may gain some unwanted bedfellows.
Kenneth Zabriskie
Aurora
Zabriskie is former deputy mayor and village trustee of Aurora
