Rubeo, DiPaolo Obvious Choices to Return in Mt. Pleasant
The good thing about Mount Pleasant’s more recent political history is that there have been elections.
The not so good news is that despite the presence of one or more challengers on the ballot, none have been serious enough contenders, despite earnest attempts, to warrant a second look.
Such is the case again next week where incumbents Nicholas DiPaolo and Mark Rubeo who will be seeking to win a first and second full term, respectively, over Democratic challenger Wayne McPartland, stand far ahead of their challenger.
As is the case with any candidate who runs an active campaign, especially at the local level, they should be applauded for putting themselves on the line. Most of us would never have the chutzpah to do the same.
However, McPartland seems to be more concerned about county issues than focusing in on zoning matters, economic development, transparency in government or any of a host of other local matters. Also, it would behoove any candidate who runs for a seat to actually attend a majority of the town board meetings after he or she has announced.
Having said that, Rubeo and DiPaolo are both serious-minded officials who have a strong grasp of the issues before them. With the town back on strong financial footing, a condition which wasn’t the case two years ago, according to the state comptroller’s office, the town would be well-served should they both return to office.
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