Know Your County Legislators

Today I sent the following email to four county legislators (one from each county). Once the replies are received I'll post them to the site. The legislators were:

Chautauqua County: Keith D. Ahlstrom

Cattaraugus County: Crystal J. Abers

Allegany County: David T. Pullen

Steuben County: Don Creath

Dear Sir/Madam:

I am the writer of the political blog, 'Southern Tier Politics' and would like to ask you a few questions for a segment called 'Know Your County Legislators'. If you would be so kind as to answer the brief questions below and return them via email, I will post them, as written, on the blog for my readers. Additional information will be provided such as party affiliation, years in office, etc. Please excuse the impersonal nature of this interview, although I find it easier for the interviewees as they can answer the questions at their leisure. Feel free to be as brief or detailed as you like and feel free to abstain from any questions. If you have any questions or would prefer to conduct a phone interview, please email me at william@southerntierpolitics.com. Thank you for your time.

Regards:

William Harris

Questions

Where were you born/raised?

When does your term expire?

Do you intend to run for reelection?

What is the greatest challenge facing Chautauqua County today?

Do you approve of Governor Paterson's proposed State Budget and why?

If the County receives funds from President Obama's Bailout package, how would you like to see the money spent?