Gary L. Snyder
for County Council
Gary L. Snyder

What a deal!

As reported in the Indianapolis Star today, Indiana taxpayers contribute millions to lawmaker's generous pension plan. and Pension rules change but the deals just as sweet., we see just how our legislators fleece us.  They work part-time, receive a salary that is nearly 25% higher than the median household income in Indiana and receive pension contributions 125% higher than the state worker.  While this doesn't have much to do with the Huntington County Council, I thought you would like to know how our government always seems to be working against us and not for us.  I am also posting ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 8/15/2008 2:44 PM | Add Comment

Huntington Held Hostage-Day 12

Twelve days have passed since I challenged my Republican opponents to join with me in opposing the 1% Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) and still no response.  The hard working middle-class of Huntington County deserve a government that works for them, not against them and up until now, the Republican Party machine is working against them! 

I hate pulling old clichés out of the proverbial bag, but let's do it anyway, "Are you better off than you were four years ago?"  What has your county government done to make your life a little easier?  Have they brought good paying jobs to ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 8/8/2008 2:08 PM | Add Comment

The Sound of Silence

The silence is almost deafening.  Just a few days ago I issued a press release reaffirming my "No-New-Tax Pledge" and issuing a challenge to my Republican opponents to join me in protecting Huntington's middle-class.  Since I have heard nothing from Mr. Shane Bickle, Mr. Chris Hoke and Incumbent John Hacker, I assume they have decided to side with Mrs. Pam Updike and yet another tax increase on the backs of Huntington's middle-class.

Huntington County has one of the state's highest unemployment rates, gas at around $4.00 a gallon, and now not only a County Council who feels you don't pay enough ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 8/1/2008 11:36 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Hold on to your wallet!

The $35,000 question has been answered, a .75% increase next year in your income tax and probably another increase in 2010.  Make no mistake about it, Pam Updike and her council puppets knew exactly what they were going to do way before they even ordered the study; they just needed the study to provide political cover.  If Republican politics follows its usual path, Pam's handpicked Republican Candidates will fall right in line with her.  The Herald-Press points out the average individual will pay about $213 a year more in taxes; a family will pay $426 a year more in income ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/30/2008 1:48 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Gary L. Snyder Reaffirms No-New-Tax Pledge

Gary L. Snyder for County Council

www.garylsnyder.com

 

 

For Immediate Release:

Contact:  Gary L. Snyder

Phone: (260) 479-7006

Email:  snydergaryl@yahoo.com

 

 

Gary L. Snyder Reaffirms No-New-Tax Pledge

Candidate for Huntington County Council commits to oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes

 

July 28, 2008- Democratic candidate for Huntington County Council, Gary L. Snyder, today reaffirmed the Americans for Tax Reform “No New Tax Pledge” he signed as a candidate for State Representative.  By reaffirming his pledge, Gary commits to “oppose and vote against any and all efforts to increase taxes.”

 

“I signed the pledge as a candidate for State Representative and I will stand by that pledge as a candidate for County Council.  For too long, the “Tax and Spend” Republican County Council hasn't met a spending increase or new tax it didn’t like, all at the expense of the over burdened middle-class.  On the eve of the Huntington County Council raising the Local Option Income Tax (LOIT), I will stand up for Huntington’s middle-class and say no new taxes and I would challenge my Republican opponents to do the same.”

Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/28/2008 12:01 PM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Money well spent?

With the Huntington County economy collapsing, mass layoffs of our hard working manufacturing middle-class, and budget shortfalls as far as the eye can see, I have to question the recent decision of the Huntington County Council to spend $35,000 on a study on whether they need to implement the Local Option Income Tax (LOIT).  The unfortunate part of the decision is that Kathy Branum, Council President and soon to be County Commissioner, along with John Hacker, County Councilman and up for re-election, will use the study to provide political cover for their imminent vote to raise the LOIT by 1%.  
 
We look ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/18/2008 2:22 PM | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Challenge Pulled

Pam Updike's decision to pull her frivolous challenge to my candidacy for Huntington County Council is welcome news.  While I question her motive for challenging my candidacy and trying to disenfranchise thousands of Huntington County voters, her decision to pull the challenge should be applauded.  Huntington County now has an election this fall.  Now that we have an election, we can start identifying and debating the very important issues facing Huntington County's dismissed middle-class. 

Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/15/2008 1:18 PM | Add Comment

Updike challenges my candidacy

It appears Pam Updike, Huntington County Republican Chairwoman, Huntington County Councilwoman, Executive Assistant to her Mayor husband Steve Updike, and now apparently Huntington County Democratic Chairwoman, has decided to challenge my candidacy for Huntington County Council.  Mrs. Updike's decision to try to disenfranchise thousands of voters in Huntington County from having a real choice in November epitomizes the petty politics we have come to expect from her leadership of the Huntington County Republican Party.  It is this kind petty politics and personal attacks orchestrated by her that have led more people to vote in the Democratic Primary this year than voted the ...<< MORE >>
Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/9/2008 11:39 AM | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Kickoff Fundraiser

Gary L. Snyder for County Council

Kickoff Fundraiser

 

Please join the Huntington County Democratic Party and Gary L. Snyder to kickoff his campaign for County Council!

 

Saturday, July 19, 2008

5101 W.  1000 N.

Huntington, IN.  46750

6:00 pm

 

A pulled pork BBQ dinner will be served with all the fixings!  Entertainment provided by Ken Zuk.  A free will donation will be accepted.  Sponsorship opportunities are available for a $100 contribution.  Come and enjoy and lets kickoff the campaign season with bang.  Please RSVP to Gary at (260)479-7006 or by email at snydergaryl@yahoo.com.

 

Sponsors:

Johnson’s Tax Service

Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/3/2008 10:35 AM | Add Comment

Campaign Announcement

For Immediate Release:

Contact:  Gary L. Snyder

Phone: (260) 479-7006

Email:  snydergaryl@yahoo.com

Website:  www.garylsnyder.com

July 2, 2008- Gary L. Snyder announced today that Bill Johnson, Andrews Town Clerk, will chair Mr. Snyder's Campaign Committee for Huntington County Council.  Mr. Snyder also indicated that Ken Zuk, Huntington County Democratic Chairman, was appointed Committee Treasurer.

“I am excited to have these two gentlemen on board with my campaign.  I look forward to working with Mr. Johnson and Mr. Zuk and taking our message of fiscal responsibility to the voters of Huntington County.  For too long, Huntington County’s election has ended in May, not this year!   The 5,193 voters who participated in the Democratic Primary will have a voice in who their next County Councilman will be.  A choice between the path that has led us to one of the state’s highest unemployment rates, good factory jobs leaving the county, budget shortfalls and higher taxes or the path we offer, one of fiscal responsibility, pro-jobs and a pro-middle class agenda.

For more information, please contact Gary at (260) 479-7006 or by email, snydergaryl@yahoo.com.

Posted by garylsnyder1 at 7/2/2008 11:59 AM | Add Comment
Paid for by the Committee to Elect Gary L. Snyder