I don't know if we are "old rivals" as Mr. Smith and I have never run against each other. We have both served in local government about the same number of years.
Like most people who have kicked around a few years, I don't think either of us is as strident as we used to be or as wild and crazy. Mr. Smith is assertive in his support for alternative and green energy. He has also been very involved over the years in the Fairgrounds Arena as a hockey dad. On issues like water and sewer rates, we have stood together in advocacy of flatter rates and fairer rates to City customers. This year we both voted for a budget that reduced taxes and debt.
With two candidates who both have long records in office and many votes cast, I suspect there is ample evidence to judge us.
While there are those who see advantage in trying to advance their position or candidate by tearing someone else down, I don't see that being the tone of this race.
My opponent and I have known each other for years...We disagree sometimes, but don't look for this contest to be disagreeable.....In fact, at points over the years we may have voted for each other on occasion. I know I have..
NCPR News - Old rivals face off in Watertown mayor's race
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Remember that time the media played "gotcha" with Smiths parking ticket?
If I recall...smith had commented about not needing parking on the public square and that people are just too lazy to walk a few feet.
Then Next thing we know, he gets a parking ticket for his Hummer when he didn't want to walk too far to the city ice rink.
What color was that Hummer anyway? Green???
July 25, 2011 5:39 PM...
If that’s all he has to worry about than I guess he's doing pretty damn good.
All he has to do is park in designated police parking spots. That way he never gets tickets.
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