State Ethics Committee: John Degnan a 'liar'
ALBANY, NY - The New York State Assembly Committee on Ethics and Guidance discarded the trumped-up and frivolous sexual harassment allegations made against Assemblyman Greg Ball by a former employee.
John on the issuesA War on Taxpayers As Mayor, John Degnan doubled taxes. Now he opposes the tax cap. Read More Sanctuary watchThe Master Plan Did the former Mayor roll out the welcome mat for illegal aliens? Read More John's recordCrime on the Rise A spike in violent crime, yet the Mayor refused to arm police. Read More Slumlord accusations fly
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 Some have faulted Degnan for renting to a sex-assault suspect, who was charged in July with first-degree criminal sexual act. Learn why.  In September, police charged a tenant of former Mayor John Degnan with petty larceny after he intentionally stole a campaign sign. The EnvironmentJohn Degnan founded the Institute for Environmental Stewardship in 2005. Although it was given full credential by a vote of the village board, the "institute" has only conducted a single one-day class thus far. According to ethics forms, as of 2008 Degnan still lists this non-profit as a source of income. Why?Find out... Gay MarriageTwo unauthorized PACs supporting Degnan's candidacy accepted $250,000 from a top gay rights lobbyist who requires candidates to support gay marriage and insurance plans to cover the cost of sex changes for transgender persons.Read more... AbortionJohn Degnan is not just Pro-Choice, he is 'Pro-Choices'. Perhaps that is why he has espoused his support of the extremist RHAPP bill, which make abortions even easier to obtain, funds late-term abortions with taxpayer money, and endangers women by allowing non-physicians to carry out abortions?Find out... HealthcareDuring a July debate, John Degnan stunned the audience when he admitted he had no idea how a bill became law. He unleashed yet another shocker during an August debate when he stated he did not know what the EPIC program was.See more... Gun controlMayor Degnan supported backing out of a contract with the County Sheriff to create a full time village police force, yet he refused to arm the officers. He was later named in a Federal civil rights lawsuit for trying to silence a whistle blower brave enough to speak out. What happened when violent crime spiked?Find out... TransportationWhile day laborer camps were being erected nightly beneath Brewster overpasses, critical transportation infrastructure went neglected under Mayor Degnan's watch. Now, a major thoroughfare in the village is shut down indefinitely.Read more... 2008Not my problemJohn Degnan, former Mayor of Brewster and Republican primary challenger for the 99th district assembly seat, says the "illegal immigration is a problem for the federal government, like the war in Iraq and the space program." - The North County News Degnan said "The [consular ID cards] cards are not illegal and only serve as a valid form of identification" ... for illegal aliens. - The Journal News The Center or Immigration Studies points out that the consular ID card "subvert U.S. immigration law" and are "a shield that hides criminal activity. 2007Welcome to BrewsterIn Brewster, officials said they expect to form relationships with churches and nonprofit organizations to offer more than just a day labrer pickup site. The idea would be to network with the agencies to offer the illegal immigrant population assistance with housing, health services and English classes. "This whole initiative is about enhancing the health, safety and welfare of the entire community," said Mayor John Degnan, a co-chairman of Team Brewster. – The Journal News "Brewster Mayor John Degnan, a Democratic candidate for Southeast Supervisor...invited the consul general of Guatemala to visit this week to discuss issuing the photo ID cards. Critics say they pose a threat to national security and encourage illegal immigration." – The Journal News 2006No enforcement"There's no enforcement here," John Degnan, Brewster's mayor-elect, said at a meeting Thursday. – The Journal News "The Federal Government is the only branch of government empowered to enforce immigration laws." – John Degnan, State of the Village Address "Undocumented immigrants should not be lumd together and categorised as criminals." – John Degnan, The Journal News 2005Paying the PiperTeam Brewster Co-Chair John Degnan expects to use taxpayer money from the county's Main Street fund to pay for the illegal immigrant day laborer hiring shelter, which is expected to cost $15,000 to $20,000. - The Journal News "The idea would be to network with agncies to offer the immigrant population assistance with housing, health services and English classes." - Team Brewster Minutes "A deputy sheriff ha been assigned to guard Garden Street Elementary School...now that encampments occupied by immigrant day laborers also have been found in the woods around the school." - The Journal News 2004Safe and SecureBrewster Trustee John Degnan said he wanted to avoid the controversy that Mt. Kisco went through. He favors a plan to convert village hall into a day laborer center which would include a hiring area. "It's not about enforcement," he said. "It's demonstrating that this is a more safe and secure place for them to seek work." – The Journal News |
Top Videos National Security Nightmare  Degnan defends accused sex offender  Degnan opposes the Tax Cap  How a bill becomes law  Have it both ways  Degnan is 'Pro-choices'  Degnan attacks senior citizen  Degnan attacks veterans  Degnan continues smear campaign Today's Top StoryJohn's Biography In 1999, John Degnan opposed an expansion of the social services center in Brewster because he feared it "would attract immigrants." Somewhere along the line, the cookie crumbled, and Degnan began to advocate on behalf of so-called day laborers, many of whom are here illegally. Read More Honor Roll Completed Mayor John Degnan was proud of his achievement to redesign the Southeast Veterans Honor Roll. There was only one problem. Whom did it honor? Degnan's own glass contracting firm received the contract to engrave the memorial. Did Degnan profit from our veterans? Find out Advertisement |
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According to the Journal News: "Brewster officials enacted a property registration law meant to crack down on illegal housing, including overcrowding and fire and zoning violations..."