A few questions, answers, and a few statements:
Did you know that the scrap metal operation was not permanent to begin with? Did you know that it was only a last-ditch effort for Brayton Point LLC to break even due to the delay of any wind projects across the nation (completely out of the town’s control)? Did you know that because of SOBBP, the town spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on legal fees due to SOBBP’s appeal process, when the end result was going to be the same regardless?
Another question: If Prysmian started negotiations in 2018, then what is taking so long to close the deal?
Here is the short list answer:
— My opponent is the proud founder of the special interest group, Save Our Bay Brayton Point (SOBBP). If there is any doubt, see Candidate’s Night video when he confirms this. This group is the leading and only group that has been opposing any and all development at Brayton Point.
— SOBBP stated they will “do anything it takes to stop Prysmian and all development”
— SOBBP has intimidated and pressured the Zoning Board, the Conservation Commission and others that grant the permits for the work
— My opponent and SOBBP’s intimidation tactics have caused massive delays and meetings to run overtime for months. It has also caused the boards to make decisions they may not have made otherwise
— When my opponent was chairman of the BOS, he did not communicate with Prysmian at all, leading to a major disconnect (they have confirmed this) and a perceived lack of support
— Due to the deal-breaking decisions made by the ZBA due to SOBBP pressure, Prysmian told the BOS and Town Administrator that they were leaving to another state
— Multiple parties have stated that my opponent was nowhere to be found when Prysmian stated they were leaving Somerset
— After the last election, the new BOS member took the reigns and relentlessly worked with Prysmian and State Legislature as well as the ZBA to be sure that Prysmian would get what they needed to stay in Somerset. It took moving mountains.
— My opponent has tasked one of SOBBP’s biggest voices to look to be an attorney for SouthCoast Wind. This attorney has voiced being vehemently opposed to Prysmian and SouthCoast Wind at all costs
— SOBBP’s biggest voices and my opponent’s biggest supporters have appealed the DEP decision. This appeal has delayed the project most likely another whole year
If my opponent supported Prysmian and SouthCoast Wind, none of the above would have happened. He would not have condoned SOBBP. But he never has, not once.
My opponent is stating he supports Prysmian and SouthCoast Wind ONLY during this election season.
My opponent caters to special interest groups. This is very dangerous. This is also a big factor in the 70% DECLINE in economic growth over his past term, and the recent 16% tax bill hike.
There is so much more to this, but that is the gist. Please vote wisely on Monday. Thank you for your consideration and thank you for reading.”
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