WNY_Whitetailer Posted February 7, 2007 Report Share Posted February 7, 2007 NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATION COUNCIL NEWS FLASH January 25, 2007 Governor Spitzer announces that he has selected Assemblyman Alexander “Pete” Grannis as the new Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation. Assemblyman Grannis has served on the NYS Assembly Environmental Conservation Committee since the mid 1970s and is a strong advocate for a clean environment. He is also known as an opponent of trapping. He fly-fishes and has a mixed record on hunting issues.Governor Spitzer has seen fit to fill the vacant Head of the NYSDEC job with someone who is not fit for the position. He chose Pete Grannis. Pete Grannis is anti-hunting, anti-trapping, anti-second amendment and anti-firearm as well...How can anyone in their right mind(Gov Spitzer) appoint such a man to a position that is very important to such issues... I copied this this petition address from another web-site. It is the least that we can to do to let Gov. Spitzer know how we feel. http://www.petitiononline.com/nogranni/petition.html On top of signing the petition, all concerned NYers should also send letters or contact the offices of the Governor, Assemblymen and Senators...Good luck...Looks like we might need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWiggely Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QDMAworks4me Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read Sent a letter to my senator awhile back and also signed this petition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I just signed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I'm #300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I just signed it, I'm number 552 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkeygirl Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I think I was like #473 or around that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read Gov. Spitzer is really not making smart choices. Yesterday, he was bashing the who state senate. Not making any friends, is he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDAWG Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read The"who" was supposed to be "whole". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted February 8, 2007 Report Share Posted February 8, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I signed it..I'm 253 We really have a BIG problem with this guy Grannis and I don't think it gonna go away...its going to take a VERY large voice to OUST him and wake up loyal democratic party boy Spitzer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ORB Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I'd be # 987 Come on folks think about our heitage Lets Get'er Done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 10, 2007 Report Share Posted February 10, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read I'm #1099 Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted February 12, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read We need more numbers...If anyone can pass this petition on to other NYS residents I would be most appreciative...I tapped all the on-line resources that I could think of... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read So, where is the NRA and all the other sportsmen's groups of NY. In a situation like this, I would expect to be inundated with all kinds of legislative alerts from these guys. I'm willing to bet that a huge percentage of NY hunters have absolutely no idea just what is going on and exactly what is at stake. I thought that was one of the main reasons we belong to these organizations, so that they can make us all aware when pressure is necessary. I'm a bit disappointed in all of them. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Born2Hunt Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read #1691 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted February 13, 2007 Report Share Posted February 13, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read By the way, I hope we are not simply signing this petition and thinking that the job is done. It is still important that we each contact our individual legislators. That is where you will get the most bang for your buck. One thing I could not find on the petition website was exactly who the petition was being sent to and exactly how it would be introduced to the state senate. So, it's hard to assess just how effective it will be. I signed the petition, but I have also hedged my bets with letters to my assemblyman and state senator. I know that the issue will be settled by the senate alone, but I sent a letter to my assemblyman just so he is aware of my opinion on this nomination. Another observation: I see the count is now up to 1691. We had better be able to do a whole lot better than that if this petition is to be taken seriously. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlott89 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read is their a age limit that u have to be to sign it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read Here's an update from another board. Some good news. Well, the slim chance we have to block the Grannis nomination is no longer so slim From the NYSCC Region 9 Director: quote: Are you concerned about the appointment of Alexander B. Grannis to Commissioner of the NYSDEC. I called some area legislators to find out how many people called to oppose Mr. Grannis for commissioner. All the calls were opposed to Grannis as commissioner. The number of calls or letters they received varied from one to a high of fifty for a Niagara County Senator. Senator Marcellino, Chairman of the Environmental Committee office said they received many calls voicing concern over the appointment of Mr. Grannis. They also heard concerns from some Western New Legislator too. Have you called and expressed your feeling about Mr. Grannis? While you are at it send New York State Conservation Council President, Harold Palmer and Legislative Vice President, Wally John your feeling about a new Commissioner. There is no date set for the confirmation of commissioner yet. Although, there seems to be a concern to get it started because of budget concerns, etc. [email protected] [email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nyantlerman Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Re: NY Residents/hunters/trappers-Please Read #4050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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