The following responses by write-in candidate Fred Balzac to the Village of Saranac Lake trustee-candidate questionnaire distributed by the Adirondack Daily Enterprise was published in the ADE on March 16, 2024: SARANAC LAKE — Five candidates are in the running for two seats on the Saranac Lake Village Board of Trustees. Four of those candidatesContinue reading “Specific Answers, Detailed Solutions”
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Why I’m voting for Balzac
The following letter was published in the March 14, 2024 issue of the Adirondack Daily Enterprise and can be found online at https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2024/03/why-im-voting-for-balzac/: To the editor: On March 19, 2024 we, Saranac Lake village residents, have an opportunity to vote for two candidates for the village board of trustees. As I was unable to attendContinue reading “Why I’m voting for Balzac”
An Open Letter to the People of the Village of Saranac Lake
Dear Village of Saranac Lake (VSL) Neighbor, With the March 19, 2024 village election at the Harrietstown Town Hall (39 Main St./noon-9 pm) rapidly approaching, I am reaching out to ask for your support by WRITING ME IN on your ballot! Of the 5 announced candidates running, I am—to the best of my knowledge—the ONLYContinue reading “An Open Letter to the People of the Village of Saranac Lake”
Vote Fred Balzac for town council
The following letter was published online at the Lake Placid News website on November 2, 2023 and be found there at https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/opinion/letters/2023/11/02/vote-fred-balzac-for-town-council/: To the editor: A couple months ago, I was on an organizing call about local short-term rental regulation. At the end of the call, a man who I had never met before asked me, “Is Fred BalzacContinue reading “Vote Fred Balzac for town council”
Supporting Balzac
The following letter was published in the November 3, 2023 edition of the Lake Placid News and can be found online at https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/opinion/letters/2023/11/02/supporting-balzac/: To the editor: I am writing to support Fred Balzac for North Elba Town Council. He is passionate about serving the local full-time residents and will work tirelessly to improve our community. Over many years,Continue reading “Supporting Balzac”
Balzac for Councilor
The following letter was published in the November 3, 2023 edition of the Lake Placid News and can be found online at https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/opinion/letters/2023/11/02/balzac-for-councilor/: To the editor: Good neighbors are an asset in any community, no less so than in one as diverse as North Elba, encompassing Saranac Lake, Ray Brook and Lake Placid. These municipalities sometimes requireContinue reading “Balzac for Councilor”
Why not Fred? (II)
The following letter was published in the October 27, 2023 issue of the Lake Placid News: To the editor: Fred Balzac moved to Essex County full time 30 years ago. Ever since, he’s been active in local government as a truly independent Democrat (and, for a time, a Green). Community issues are Fred’s passion. HeContinue reading “Why not Fred? (II)”
Fred will fight
The following letter was published in the Lake Placid News on October 26, 2023: To the editor: I am writing to express my support for Fred Balzac for North Elba Town Council. I am a native of Ray Brook, having grown up in a family resort business and am a long-time homeowner in Saranac Lake.Continue reading “Fred will fight”
Fred: Selfless Maverick/Why Not Fred?
The following letters to the editor were published in the Lake Placid News on October 26, 2023 under the title “Fred: selfless maverick,” found at https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/opinion/letters/2023/10/26/fred-selfless-maverick/, and in the Adirondack Daily Enterprise on October 24 under the title “Why not Fred,” found at https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/2023/10/why-not-fred/. Here is the version published in the LP News: To theContinue reading “Fred: Selfless Maverick/Why Not Fred?”
Letters of Support
The following letter was published online at the Lake Placid News website on November 2, 2023 and be found there at https://www.lakeplacidnews.com/opinion/letters/2023/11/02/vote-fred-balzac-for-town-council/: Vote Fred Balzac for town council To the editor: A couple months ago, I was on an organizing call about local short-term rental regulation. At the end of the call, a man whoContinue reading “Letters of Support”
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