Questions about the Copake Police

As you know petitions for public input in our Town and State are very dear to my heart. I ran a petition to keep the elected assessors years ago.I certainly would sign a petition,having the citizens review the need for the police.There are a number of questions I know you will help me and our citizens with to receive the answers and the information that will help us make a wise decision.

            A.The time frame to gather signatures on a petition and have presented to the Election Board for this November's Ballot.

            B. The cost of the Police,the Budget line for them 2006,2007,2008,2009,20010

            C.The cost of both police Cars and the gas and repairs

            D.Your vote on the Police Budget in the past 5 years

            E.The audits for the Town Budget for those years.

            F.The police were brought into Copake by Town Law to discuss that law, and

               repeal that law may take some time can you list the steps and time frame.

            G.The offices/barracks for the Sheriffs,State Troopers etc.are in communities close to the Hudson River,what is their response time to Copake for criminal activates or emergencies.

     Please post this note as written in the Chronicle since you asked me directly to respond to your question.


Sincerely,
Harvey J.Weber