On Line Petition to Oppose Grannis
 

Based on numerous requests for a petition, I have created one to oppose the nomination of Alexander Grannis to become NYS DEC Commissioner.

Let's be perfectly clear that individual letters does far more than petitions in this instance, however, amassing a petition containing thousands of signatures also carries a ton of weight.

In order to make this one "above board", the petition does require each signer to enter their street address, state of residence and zip code. You also need to enter a valid email address, which will be kept private. None of your personal information you provide will be released, beyond being sent to the appropriate recipients (NYS Senate and NYS Assembly).

I also intend to copy Gov Spitzer on this one as well.

You may find the petition at the following url:

http://www.petitiononline.com/nogranni/petition.html

Please spread the word. I hope to gather this up and submit as soon as possible. Let's get 10,000 signatures, if not more.

Thank you all again for your help in this matter.

Mods, is there any way we can make this a sticky so it stays at the top for a while?

Thanks much

Rich Davenport

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Come on hunters. NYS Anglers are showing more concern than the hunters are!!

Posted this on iceshanty.com, and the the petition is being signed by all. Let's not leave this issue for the anglers alone to battle.

Unite and help get this one stopped.

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Hot off the Bat Phone, folks.....

I received a communication from Bob Church, WNY Director of Safari Club International, which was a forwarded communication sent by an Albany-area Outdoor Writer. It reads:

Spitzer's strategy is starting to crystalize, and Grannis is part of the "Gun-Free NYS" Spitzer nightmare.

Read and heed, folks. This is very serious stuff.

I am but the messenger, we need to gird up and fight as one.

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I posted this on the North American Hunting Club site as well. I have signed it and sent emails to Spitzer and my reps. Please take a few minutes and do the same. This guy should not be allowed to drive by th DEC headquarters much less be in it.

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Guys, we have gotten a very serious movement going across the State, and the movement is growing like a snowball rolling downhill.

NYSRPA and SCOPE have officially joined the battle. It is adviseable to make phone calls to your Senators now. Spitzer has not yet issued a demand for confirmation as of yet, and this means we still have time. Many in the Senate are fearful of going against the Governor (GOP members) as they do not wish it to be used against them next election. We have only a 3 seat majority in the Senate at this time. Yet, SCOPE is going on record as stating, you guys had better fight, otherwise, why the heck are we supporting you?

Keep the pressure up. Incidentally, NYSCC may not be able to help to the extent we may be hoping for. It is on us, folks, on us!

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I signed it, and posted it in a NYS predator huntuing/trapping forum I belong to.

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ttt

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Are on line petitione taken seriously? I could post or make up a thousand names.

I believe your better off calling your reps and letting them know what you think.

Didn't read the whole thing my bad.

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Just sent the link to my Rep.

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I have already written the Governor and my reps and signed the petition. The petition must have your name and address to validate names and yes if it has enough names it can definetly make a statement and the more names the more weight so please sign and encourage all NY friends and family to also.

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ttt keep pushing this and sending it around, nice article in the Syracuse Sunday paper about how sportspeople are upset about this nomination but it will pass because sportspeople can not stop arguing amongst themselves to bother about protecting their rights!

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I signed it. We don't need any more anti gun, hunting and sportsman people in our government. If we don't get off our asses and stop them they will take all our rights!

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Well, the slim chance we have to block the Grannis nomination is no longer so slim

From the NYSCC Region 9 Director:



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Please step up the heat. Although no timetable is set for the vote/ hearings, it could come about quickly due to budgetary concerns. In the mean time, we have huge momentum, and we need to continue to speak with one, united voice, and make sure we are all individually heard. Contact your State Senators, Assemblymen and women, make phone calls, write letters and spread the word.

We have the attention of the politicians and we are being heard! We keep it up, and we WILL be listened to, and we will win. But we gotta step up the pressure and stay on it!

Thanks much.... We can win this thing

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I signed the petition, also called/left messages withmy reps.We all need to step up, if you haven't done so, please take alittle time and do so.

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I signed it and passed the link on to my hunting buddies!

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This movement is now living on its own. We are over 2400 signatures and climbing. Keep it up. Tomorrow I am making phone calls to the top level of NYS Government.

I'll let everyone know what happens..... If anything....

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What is an address I could send letters to? Sorry if it was previously posted. I want to send as many out as possible. Thank you in advance.

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No problemo...

Click here. This takes you to the list of NYS Senators. If you know who your Senator is, click on their name and find the contact link for their address. Use the Senator locator by Zip tool if you're not sure.

http://www.senate.state.ny.us/senatehomepage.nsf/senators?OpenForm

Thanks for your support!!!!!!!!!

closing in on 3,000 sigantures so far...

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ttt

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I signed.

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closing in fast on 4,000 signatures Keep it up. I am hearing that the confirmation process may be slated for some time next week.

Thank you all for your hard work, and please, keep up the work and get your friend and family to write their Senators and sign the petition NOW!

The NY Post ran an article on this movement, and the NY Sun is also doing something on it. Radio stations are now getting the word out. Let's continue our fight, and step it up!

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ttt....

4035 and climbing... one more day

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Almnost 5000 now. Signed and forwarded it.

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Have to move fast. Thank you all for your support! The petition will close tomorrow at 5:30 PM.

You can add the Adirondack ConservationCouncil to the party! See below:


At the Adirondack Conservation Council meeting held on 25 February, 2007 the following three resolutions were passed.
1. Support communication towers and antennas in the Adirondack Forest Preserve.
2. Support Amendment of Highway Law Section 212.
3. Oppose the Appointment of Assemblyman Grannis as DEC Commissioner.
We ask for the support of all sportsmen, outdoor recreationists, conservationists, government officials, and concerned citizens to insure these pass legislation and are enacted to guide NYS's future.
Don Sage, Life Member ACC


For a detailed list of reasons to oppose Grannis see The Adirondack Park Local Government Review Board report of 22 February, 2007 by Executive Director Fred Monroe: [email protected] or www.adkreviewboard.com Everything Grannis has done in his 30 plus years in the Assembly has been in opposition to sportsmen, snowmobilers and the Adirondack People.
1990's Supported Cuomo's 21st Century Commission on the Adirondacks to drive every Adirondack out of his home and take his property.
1991 Grannis introduced A7305 to fully impliment Cuomo's 21st Century Commission to drive every person out of the Adirondacks and their homes.
Grannis sponsors A9019-B to create a "super agency" called the Adirondack Park Service headed by a dictator called "Park Commissioner" and to abolish DEC's Regions 5 and 6.
Grannis has consistently supported gun control and has sponsored bills to: Prohibit the release of more than 25 balloons; Ban all outdoor lighting; Prohibit "cruelty" to wild game and birds; Prohibit trapping; Endorse tresspass through private property; and the list goes on forever!
There can be no question that Grannis is the most unfit and unqualified person ever to be appointed for Commissioner of DEC. Contact your Senator today and insist they vote to reject/ oppose Grannis as DEC Commissioner!

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[:@]Signed it!

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What does he mean when he says "Prohibit 'cruelty' to wild game and birds"?

That statement is dangerously vague. that could mean no hunting if taken far enough [&:]

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Exactly!

The petition has been downloaded for hard copy mailing to the Assembly and Senate. The petition itself will remain active for signatures up until the confirmation process has concluded.
Tally of sigs for hard copy stands at 5,016! Well done.

Let's continue to scream loud and clear. The Senate has bought us the time to get the facts and get them to light. They need our voices and support in large numbers. This is what they are asking for through delays in the process.

Keep up the pressure, keep asking everyone you know to do the same.

And thank you, everyone for your support!!!!!!

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We have been heard, and our voice is getting stronger and louder.

We need to have a very large turn out at the upcoming Sportsmen's March on Albany, 3/13/07. I'll post more details this PM.

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ttt....