Paula A.

Mahan
Town Supervisor
15 Dolphin Drive
Latham, NY 12110

October 15, 2009

Dear Resident,

You probably received a mailer from my opponent recently claiming that the Town
of Colonie transferred land to the Guptill Holding Corporation for use as a gravel mine. I
am writing to assure you that nothing could be further from the truth. Simply put, the claim
is a lie. It is important for you to know that there is no truth to the charge that the Town of
Colonie plans to allow a gravel mine to re-open in our neighborhood. The resolution referred
to in the mailer has to do with the Latham Tank Removal Project and not a gravel mine.

The Latham Tank Removal Project is being funded by the Airport Authority and the
American Recovery and Reinvestment Plan. This $11,000,000 project will improve safety
and upgrade our infrastructure. The Town of Colonie is very fortunate to receive these funds
for this important project.

My opponent had actual knowledge of the true facts before the mailer was delivered
to you. He has purposely distorted the facts and created a climate of fear in our neighborhood
for perceived political gain without apparent thought of the effects of his lies on our lives and
property.

As a resident of this neighborhood for over 20 years, I assure you I would do nothing
to compromise our quality of life or our neighborhood. Thank you for your time and
thoughtful consideration of this unfortunate matter.

Sincerely,

Paula A. Mahan
Supervisor
Paula A. Mahan
Town Supervisor
15 Dolphin Drive
Latham, NY 12110

IMPORTANT MESSAGE
from Supervisor Paula Mahan