Editorial

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

October 25, 2007

Brighton supervisor: Frankel shows strong fiscal ability

Sandra Frankel has brought her considerable experience and knowledge to the town of Brighton as its supervisor for the past 16 years.

So much so that she was considered by the Democrats as a top choice to run against Maggie Brooks for county executive. She declined and it's to Brighton's benefit. Frankel, a Democrat, is the Democrat and Chronicle's choice for re-election in the Nov. 6 election.

Recently, she's been involved with an effort to examine the consolidation of services among metro governments, and has again shown her strong fiscal ability by proposing another property tax increase at or less than the average annual rate of inflation.

There have been some tough issues over the years. The conflict over land between the town and Faith Temple church comes to mind. In hindsight, the situation could have been handled more smoothly by both sides.

Overall though, Frankel has been a sound leader. And that's what Brighton needs as it moves forward.

Her opponent is Republican Wes McAllister. McAllister, who has run against Frankel twice before, does have considerable experience as a city manager in several Midwestern cities. But he's had minimal involvement in the Brighton community since his arrival, and his focus has been too anti-Frankel. He again didn't provide enough substance to justify removing a seasoned, solid incumbent.

Frankel has proven through her leadership that she deserves to be re-elected to another term.