Letter from Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews
January 24, 2019
It was another sad day at Glen Cove City Hall this past Tuesday night when partisan politics yet again prevented the best that Glen Cove has to offer from serving our great city. Judge Joe McCann, a man of outstanding character, of impeccable credentials, and a long record of excellence, was denied the opportunity to continue his service as Associate City Judge.
In last night’s meeting, people from across party lines rose to endorse his appointment. Yet, when the vote was called, every Republican voted “no,” leaving the two Democrats, Mayor Tenke and Councilwoman Silverman, to be the only “yes” votes. Does it even matter that concerned citizens show up and voice their opinions? Once again, the best interest of the city was undermined by partisan politics. We can and must do better by the people of Glen Cove.
Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews
Glen Cove