Restore Democracy in Utica, NY Lapel Pin
A project in Utica, NY by Wilbur Bill Cochran000days
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A pin to maintain pressure to restore the vote of Utica, NY citizens overruled by the Mayor and Council.
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Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 17th (22 days)
Project By: Wilbur Bill Cochran
Backers: 0
Funded: $0 of $500
Dates: Oct 27th -> Nov 17th (22 days)
Project By: Wilbur Bill Cochran
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Last Updated: November 17 @ 20:21 -0500 GMT
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Latest News
Wrapping things up 
November 16th - via: kickstarter.com
With only a day to go, it might seem this project has failed, but that is not true. It has maintained awareness of the actions of the Common Council and Mayor, and the dangers when elected officials feel they have final say over the vote of the... (Read More)
Winding down, falling off
November 12th - via: kickstarter.com
One of my personal rules is to avoid projects governed by committees, especially controversial projects. Seems the original band of Utica citizens that approached me to spearhead this project have gradually become less involved. Thankfully, there are... (Read More)
Post Election Council
November 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Election returns for the Utica Common Council from yesterday may show that Citizens of the City are upset about the Council's power grab and overruling of term limits that the Citizens had previously approved. Three of the members running for... (Read More)
"...for good men to do nothing."
November 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Often attributed to Irish political philosopher Edmund Burke, this warning has often been repeated in various forms since the time of Ancient Gree: The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. With Election Day... (Read More)
The Emperor is NOT naked!
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Someone, probably a supporter of Utica Mayor Robert Palmieri, sent me a message claiming I portrayed the Emperor behind the podium without the Mayor's customary shirt, tie and jacket. They felt it was an attempt to portray the Emperor as naked back... (Read More)
Stickers have gone to production
November 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to a private donation, I was able to submit payment to the company to start production on the stickers. They will be larger than the pin; 2.5" round for sticker, 1.25" round for the pin. Estimated delivery here in New York Mills is on or... (Read More)
Pulling the Wool over the People's eyes
November 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Mayor Robert Palmieri of Utica evidently has a low opinion of the intelligence of the People of Utica. After prodding the Common Council to override term limits previously imposed by a city wide vote of the Citizens, he is now promoting himself as a... (Read More)
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