Local Representatives Don’t Like To Answer Questions II

This page was last updated on November 8, 2004.

State Reps. Vincent Biancucci (D-15), Mike Veon (D-14), and State Sen. Gerald LaValle (D-47) and their offices refuse to answer what should be easy questions to address. Below is the most recent example of a trend that goes back to at least January 2003.

Why don’t our representatives want to answer simple questions or provide data supporting their positions? I think we all know the answer.

In the latest example, I referred to a faux press release issued by Messrs. Biancucci, Veon, and LaValle entitled Beaver County communities awarded $125,000 in state Elm Street funding. You can read the web page yourself, but in summary it touts the snagging $125,000 of “walking around money” – a.k.a. “Elm Street” funding – for nine Beaver County municipalities.

I addressed my note (shown below) to Mr. Bob Caton as recommended in the release. Nine days later on November 8^th, Mr. Caton or someone in his office deleted my note without even reading it. This is the second time since August Mr. Caton or someone in his office has deleted a note from me without reading it. It makes me wonder what the purpose of listing a contact on press releases is if notes are deleted without being read. It’s my hope our elected representatives are not aware of Mr. Caton’s treatment of voters and will correct it when I inform them.

Sent: Sat 10/30/2004 10:33 AM

Dear Mr. Caton,

The subject faux press release states, "The state's Main Street program has been a huge success in rebuilding business districts" but does not describe what constitutes success or provide examples. Can you provide that information?

Yours truly,

Robert (Robin) Cox

Center Township, Beaver County