Herb Riede's Blog

In my short time on council, I have proposed a Junior Council Position (I will be introducing it soon), fought unsuccessfully to keep curbside recycling, proposed better enforcement of our building codes for rental properties to protect against slums (as the only "renting councilman"), and I am carrying through a long stalled study on a police merger that stands in the way on discussions of increased police protection, while we deal with an increasingly urban borough population. As Mayor, I will continue to be a strong voice at council meetings, and in my first term I will make as my goals: - Attaining 24 hour police coverage - Relieving through traffic on Main Street for pedestrian/bicycle/vehicle travel - Restoring Curbside Recycling for Borough Residents I have found out Friday that I have competition in the Primary. Elected officials and community leaders, including the current Mayor, now 72, have encouraged me to run. I believe I can win, but I could use your help. Contr...

Bob Casey for PA.com Bob Casey has officially decided to run for the U.S. Senate in 2006 against Virginia resident Rick Santorum. In a move of party unity , Barbara Hafer has already withdrawn her candidacy and Governor Rendell has pledged his support. I am estatic that our party is coming together on this so we can start NOW. Bob Casey will be at the Gettysburg College to speak on the future of the Democratic Party on April 21st, 7PM. See the Adams County Democratic Committee website for details about this Gettysburg College Democrats event. I have sent emails through old treasurer campaign links encouraging (begging) him to run, although I am nothing more than a nusiance, to be sure. I stand ready to work on the 2006 ticket!