Road to Victory - A Bold New Future For Yonkers! Over the course of 238 years since declaring our independence from Britain, citizens of the United States have authored an unprecedented journey – a story of democracy and fundamental rights that would be tested on battlefields across the globe, and perpetually strengthened by the unwavering will and spirit of the people that call themselves Americans. Many citys across our nation has played an important part in America’s history, reaffirming its own independence in 1776 from the crown of England through a referendum vote. Like so many cities across America, our humble beginnings as a farming community quickly turned into a manufacturing powerhouse in the nineteenth century. From Otis Elevator to Alexander Smith & Sons Carpet Company to Edwin Armstrong’s first successful FM radio transmission, first assembly line by Henry Ford, first successful flight by the wright brothers, first successful transatlantic flight across the Atlantic, by Charles Lindbergh, the civil rights movement in the 1960 and the landing on the moon by Apollo 11 astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins on July 20, 1969, followed by the words of Neil Armstrong; The Eagle has landed. Many citys and towns rode a wave of prosperity and global demand for our products, education, America technology, American innovation and most important, our civil liberties. The term “American made” had meaning, and carried with it a genuine pride that was uniquely ours. Most important, our success was largely determined by how hard we worked and our commitment to each other, no matter what race, color or creed – certainly not by restrictive trade agreements, fractured alliances and divisive political agendas. Today, our city faces many challenges. The good news is that solutions to our challenges are available; we don’t need to be in bankruptcy, and we don’t need to simply hope that change will happen. We have the people, resources and the know-how to fix our problems. Despite these advantages, though, nothing happens without the great people of Yonkers getting involved. I am personally investing my time and effort by uniting our elected officials, both sides of the isle, to Our Road to Victory. I made the decision, with the strong support of family, friends and community members, that my business and political experience with the Alliance of Americans for America would benefit our City of Yonkers, our State of New York, our Nation and most important, our Children. I believe, for the good of our country, If you are an American Corporation, with a corporate seal of the United States, and you are in the manufacturing business, than that plant should be housed within the 50 states of our country, employing Americans. As the founder of the Alliance of Americans for America, I have passionately focused for years on creating good paying jobs in America, and ensuring we support products and services made here in our country. As a resident of the city of Yonkers, this is one of many issues I had focus on. I firmly believe this is a key factor for Yonkers, the State of New York, our Nation, creating a renewed interest and influx of energy into our local economy. Companies focused on emerging technologies, disruptive new products and other growing segments of industry have been flourishing overseas while Americans and Unions are heading to the chopping block. A Time for Accountability! Every individual in America has bear witness to the effects of the damaging free trade laws that has been bestowed on the American people. Free trade has led Americans to a road block. Poverty across our Nation has hit a critical standpoint unlike anytime in our history. There are more people on the poverty line than the depression era of 1929. Our political leaders are inept in there leadership; concerning, the needs, the interest, the hardships and triumphs of the American people. Its a sad time in America. Like so many of my fellow Americans I am frustrated with, and in some cases ashamed of, our elected representatives in Congress and the White House. With a government shutdown that was in effect and the national debt ceiling debate at a near standstill, the outlook for economic growth in 2015 is not a pretty picture. What is often lost in all the finger-pointing and political posturing is the lost momentum, and the embedding of uncertainty, in our nations business community and broader global ecosystem. The media does not make it easier to discern truth. We are treated to reports about unemployment, business growth and the overall strength of our economy that are inherently misleading – comparing todays lack luster results with opportunistic benchmarks established during the darkest hours of our economy. Most individuals, families and businesses are in a holding pattern. With so much uncertainty about the future combined with the instability created by Washington, the risks are simply to great to aggressively invest in starting a business, creating new jobs or simply raising the economic outlook of existing employees. I know this because I am a business owner. I face these issues every day not as a politician, but as someone with a group of loyal employees with families who count on me. During my campaign for City Council President in Yonkers, New York, I stated many times that good paying jobs, education and real commitment to transparency in government are all necessary critical path items for long-term recovery and growth. These are fundamentals that drove our position as the greatest country in the world; the political, cultural and economic envy of nations around the globe. These principals apply at every level of our economy, local, state or national. Our elected officials seem to have lost that focus and sentiment, opting instead to engage in partisan politics and self-gratifying showboating on Capital Hill. Its at times like these I am urging all of you, hard-working Americans, to remember distinctly the behaviors and actions of your elected officials. Take a long, hard look at your Congressional representatives and what they are doing to break the stalemate, and their ability to refocus the conversation on whats important to you and your community. Look at how they vote on the issues, and compare that to the reality you and your family experience every day. Remember what you see at election time and vote appropriately – its the only way real change will ever be achieved. Hold them accountable for their actions. With so much traditional and social media hitting us every day, I know its easy to move on and forget exactly how a particular issue made you feel. However, given the current behavior exhibited by our elected federal officials, Im urging you to remember. Many Congressional seats are up for election this November (2014) and the opportunity to change Washington will be very real, so please ensure your voice is heard and take action. As a taxpayer, business owner and concerned citizen I can promise you I will be doing just that, and I hope you join me in the effort. As an Honorary member of the teamsters and a signatory member of the elevators constructors local one we need to make sure a significant number of those companies (and jobs) make their way back to our city (Yonkers) and Nation. Through aggressive tax incentives, revamping the free trade laws, imposing tariffs on outsource goods, creative use of the talent pool and investments in the infrastructure, these growing organizations need, we can once again make our country a proud center of innovation. We also need to make sure there’s a solid base of jobs outside of technology – jobs that can provide a solid, stable and secure income for our citizens. This includes a revitalization of the retail, manufacturing and civil service segments of our job base. While Mr. Spano election as our mayoral leader should be complimented, his position should not be mistaking as a job, but a mission to explore every opportunity to secure the resources available from the state of the New York, the Federal Government and private investors to infuse the residents of Yonkers with sustainable projects that will benefit our communities and municipality while respecting our natural resources and lifestyle. I also believe new blood should be installed in our leadership in supporting the simple but effective task of optimizing the resources we already have, the nearly two hundred thousand residents that fuel our city with ingenuity, technology, vision; all leading to prosperity to every available resident with the hope of continuing the American dream. It’s also important that we have the topic of education on our agenda. Much of our long-term success is dependent on educating our children, and that means we need to generate a new level of fresh ideas and people to lead our school system forward. I truly believe that good paying jobs and education are the key to success, and always have been. Good paying Jobs built America’s strength, and empower cities like ours that make up the majority of our national infrastructure. Good paying Jobs fuel our tax base, funds investments we desperately need in education and infrastructure, and gives us the economic muscle we need to build a sustained recovery right here, in Yonkers and throughout our County. Again, I will be a vocal advocate for aligning our economic agenda to critical co-investments in education. We are accountable for providing a strong future for our children – it is not something we should leave to the State or federal government to solve. Our future happens when we all get involved. Honorary member of Teamsters Local 456 Elmsford, NY Signatory member of teamsters Local 210 New York, NY Signatory member Elevator Constructors Local 1 New York, NY NAESA International member QEI Certified Elevator Inspector Certification No. C-4076 NYC Witnessing Elevator Agency Director - License No. 506001 President Parkline Elevator Inspections Most Sincerely, Frank J Spotorno Yonkers, NY Considering for Yonkers Mayor in 2016
Posted on: Sun, 10 Aug 2014 22:56:14 +0000
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