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"Check Guinta's record before casting your vote"
seacoastonline.com - Opinion - February 23, 2010
Feb. 19 — To the Editor:
When Republican congressional candidate Frank Guinta was the mayor of Manchester, he promised to reduce crime.
After a pair of shootings occurred in the Wilson Street area, Guinta promised to hire four more police officers, but never provided enough money to make that possible.
Manchester Police Chief David Mara said he expects to start the new fiscal year well short of the 231 officers proposed in Guinta's plan. According to New Hampshire Union Leader columnist Scott Brooks, "Mara said that he expects to start the new fiscal year in July with a roster of 222 officers. He figures he'll lose another five before the year is out. They will not be replaced."
Brooks quotes Manchester Alderman Dan O'Neil, who said, "'This 231 was this press conference thing,' (O'Neil) said at a board meeting earlier this month. Later, in an interview, he added, "'It was a political gimmick by Mayor Guinta.'"
When Guinta was telephoned by Brooks about this issue, his call was never returned. Apparently, Guinta is busy campaigning for Congress and promises he made as the mayor are gone and long forgotten. Voters might do well to listen long and hard to promises Guinta makes as a Republican congressional candidate.
Gary Patton
Hampton, New Hampshire
Source:
www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100223/OPINION/2230381/-1/NEWSMAP
