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Say No To Intimidation

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Peter Kelly
7 years ago Featured

Our Co-op is both diverse and harmonious, we maintain a high standard of living and reasonable maintenance costs. Our board does a fine job and does not need the intrusion of government oversight. I vote and will cast my ballot against supporters of this legislation.

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tony
7 years ago

keep control with the board of directors

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Arthur Marchiselli
7 years ago

I vote in all elections

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Michael And Lilith
7 years ago

Vote NO against the Cooperative intimidation law!

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Theresa L Agugliaro
7 years ago

COUNTY LEGISLATOR CHRISTOPHER JOHNSON PLEASE VOTE NO AND I'LL VOTE AGAINST YOU IN THE NEXT ELECTION IF YOU VOTE YES ON THE INTIMIDATE COOPERATIVE BOARDS LEGISLATION!

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Joseph L Brown
7 years ago

This is a classic case of trying to fix something that ain't broke.

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Kim Silvera
7 years ago

I was personally vetted through the existing board-approval process of my White Plains building. I definitely want to see MY future shareholders/neighbors participate in the same rigorous process without a hovering time constraint. I worked hard for many years to present a solid down payment, excellent credit, outstanding references, a well-behaved pooch and a promising in-person interview. Since there are laws in place to ensure a denied applicant is given a reason for the denial, it appears this "Fairness in Cooperative Ownership" law under consideration is simply intended to speed up the sales process and financially benefit the realtors. Please do not vote this law into existence.

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Patricia M Hamilton
7 years ago

Please save us - I'm a retired person on Social Security - and can't afford to be driven out by BAD new un-vetted owners OR the rising cost of maintenance which will be caused by this legislation. Our Board does a wonderful job of protecting us - please help me and them - and NOT "Big Realty" - thank you!!!

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Anonymous
7 years ago

This is not a matter of discrimination we live in a mixed ethic group already yet being a co operative resident i do feel as though we should have some guidelines as to approvals for example would you allow someone to move into your house that will be detrimental to your property and have no say in the matter. This law would take it out of the hands of the people who are invested in this and it is not a fair . The realtors want to sell yet would they live here if this was the law or is it for their gains only.

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Allie Pace
7 years ago

People on the boards of co-ops are not paid to do so and usually have full time jobs. Placing a time restriction is unrealistic!

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Marlene Marinaccio
7 years ago

I doubt that politicians have any appreciation for what co-op Boards and their responsibilities. There doesn't seem to be any reason for this sudden interest except to be self serving.

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Michael Buitekant
7 years ago

I am voting to support this petition.

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Loredana Curtis
7 years ago

Do not destroy our coop management by passing this legislation

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Anonymous
7 years ago

I’m a retired NY realtor & I currently serve as VP of my co-op Board, so I know both sides of the issue. What will help resolve this is if brokerages spend time contacting co-op Boards every year & ask them for guidelines on what criteria is necessary for approval. Keep the list posted in the broker’s office & share with other brokers.

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JAMES O'LOUGHLIN
7 years ago

REALTY DONT RULE THE WORLD...…...

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David Goldman
7 years ago

Korean Vet. Prior NYPD. Down sized due to limited income. I will leave NY if you destroy my coop investment. Giving a break to people that can’t pay their share of coop will make my expenses more to live in NY. Away We go and county becomes Shit

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Anonymous
7 years ago

The realtors are pushing this because they want their commissions sooner, rather than later. They don't live in the co-ops they're trying to get clients (often unsuitable) into. But they are more organized and vocal than shareholders are and that puts we shareholders at a disadvantage.

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Barbara Galgano
8 years ago

No government agency should have the power to tell me how to protect my investments. I will not vote for any legislator who approves this action.

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L Doria
8 years ago

I vote No!

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Candida Balzano
8 years ago

I do not believe the government should demand my choices and beliefs, in and on my propert and investment.