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An Inconvenient Truth About Woodbury And Local News

An Inconvenient Truth About Woodbury And Local News

Facts are facts, even when they make politicians we like look bad. Today is just a short reminder of that.

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B.J. Mendelson
Jul 18, 2024
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An Inconvenient Truth About Woodbury And Local News
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We're two weeks from my self-imposed August 1st deadline to see if The Monroe Gazette is financially viable.

I already know the answer: It's not.

So if you don't mind, I'd like to do a quick level-set with you because I will make a few changes in the future.

What matters right now is this: I am writing an upcoming feature-length story about the ongoing feud in the Town and Village of Woodbury.

Very few people, including people you like, will come out of that story looking good.

I don't want anyone to think I'm playing favorites in that coverage. Hence, I'm going to make the following statement today.

Inconvenient Facts And What To Do About Them

Mr. Skoufis will likely get re-elected this Fall, with Mr. Tim Mitts splitting the Conservative and Republican Votes with Mrs. Dorey Houle.

I will be voting for Mr. Skoufis.

But.

Mr. Skoufis also realizes he will cruise to re-election, and that's not okay either.

It does not make for a healthy democracy when your elected officials start doing the minimum …

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