Council Candidate Campaigns Against Helipad
Life-long Summit resident and Democratic candidate for the at-large common council seat Steve Murphy spreads the word that the proposed helipad at Overlook hospital would end up being a liability to the town and it's residents.
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Steve Murphy, the Democratic candidate for the at-large common council seat, is making an issue of the proposed helipad at Overlook Hospital. On Saturday, Murphy gathered friends, family and supporters to argue that the proposed helipad—to be built at Overlook Hospital—would be a liability to the town and would threaten the quality of life of residents living on the east side of town.
A large group gathered at Murphy's Woodland Avenue residence, and following a few words and statements by Murphy and Bill Coons—the secretary of the local Democratic Party—the group broke up and went on their way to distribute flyers door-to-door throughout town. Approx. 1,500 flyers were handed out or left for residents to read.
Murphy himself led the charge. Accompanied by his four children (Shannon, Coleen, Lauren, and Conner), he canvassed East Summit taking the time to speak to at-home residents individually. Local resident Alberto Alonso (see photos) said he was eager to hear what Murphy had to say, living in relative close proximity to Overlook Hospital.
Paul Dillon, the Chairman of the Summit Democratic Party, joined Murphy to lend his support.
The zoning board will hold a public hearing on this issue on Monday, September 14.
ellen dickson
5:46 pm on Monday, September 7, 2009
It is interesting that Steve is campaigning against a helipad. If he happens to get elected to Council he will be unable to hear and vote on the case because he has already made up his mind. He is certainly undermining the Zoning Board because they are in the process of hearing the case. Candidates and sitting Council members should refrain from taking sides until they can hear all the evidence.
Robert Steelman
11:26 am on Thursday, September 10, 2009
Protecting the quality of life and value of all property in Summit is unlikely to come from uninformed opposition as is Mr Murphy's pattern. Andy Lark knows the community and has its best interest cleary in focus.