Lori Gnau for Seneca Falls town board

11/04/2026

Thank you Wendy, Gabby,Dawn. Logic and a start to transparency!

10/24/2026

Being True to Myself and Our Community

Having tossed my hat into the political arena in past elections, I have gained a better understanding of how party politics can shape the conversation, influence decisions, and sometimes overshadow the issues that matter most to our community.

While I previously chose a party to endorse me, I have come to realize that I do not fit neatly into either political box. I am not defined by a party label. I am defined by my values, my beliefs, and my commitment to common sense, fiscal responsibility, and doing what is right for our community.

To me, being fiscally responsible means making thoughtful decisions with taxpayer dollars without sacrificing the essential services, positions, and resources our community needs to thrive. It means looking at the whole picture, weighing the consequences, and finding practical solutions rather than simply cutting costs for the sake of cutting costs.

During my last campaign, I chose to speak from my own perspective. I did not build my message around a single issue, nor did I allow a political party to dictate my words or limit my thoughts. I campaigned on my own merit, within the guidelines of the process, and stood behind the ideas I believed were important. Whether that approach worked for or against me, I knew my message was genuinely my own.

Today, as I watch our town’s decisions and operations unfold, I sometimes wonder whether stepping away from the political rhetoric was a blessing. Yet I also find myself thinking about how I can be part of the solution. I believe our community needs people willing to listen, ask questions, consider different perspectives, and work together toward meaningful progress.

If I choose to run for office again, I believe it must be as an independent candidate. I want the freedom to evaluate each issue on its merits, not through the expectations of a political party. My views may align with Democrats on some issues and Republicans on others. That is not a contradiction; it is the reality of thinking independently and making decisions based on what I believe is best for the people I serve.

I recognize that not everyone will agree with my decision, and I respect that. But I also believe our community deserves honest conversations that go beyond party labels, political loyalties, and the negativity that too often dominates public discourse.

As I continue sharing my observations, thoughts, and recaps of town matters, I want people to understand that my goal is not to promote a party or divide our community. My goal is to encourage transparency, accountability, responsible leadership, and thoughtful discussion.

I am not choosing a side. I am choosing to stand by my values.

At the end of the day, I can only be true to myself. My commitment is to common sense, responsible government, and a community where every resident’s voice matters. I believe those principles should bring people together, regardless of the party they support.

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Well let me start with,…. I’m learning a lot. …..this entire journey was about me not wanting to just sit and complain and be part of a change……since then I’ve attended board meeting, saw it first hand at its finest, and listened to a resident bring up things he discovered thru FOIL, so I chose to also get answers, I’ve googled job title of a town supervisor/responsibilities (you should askAI or google) then I went on to do my first of probably many…. I will let the pages speak for themselves. Hey there’s that word I used…transparency !

After you read the facts right from the legal documents, do you have thoughts, I have a couple
1. How can a person who’s elected to a town position be suing the town he represents? How can that person make fair unbiased votes? How can that person work side by side with everyone and all board members, dept heads all feel confident in their positions? This list goes on.

2. Somehow based on the last board meeting when a resident tried to speak, he was almost potted down till others all spoke up. What he started to share was findings he had done a FOILfor. After the board he was speaking off the record to many about his findings, none looked good

3. A top concern is not that disagreements have , occurred but how these disagreements are handled. Do you see a pattern in which questions are met with escalation and/or criticism instead or constructive discussion

But enough on some of my thoughts…. You read you tell me

Sadly I will be out of town for the next board meeting….but will watch on utube.

09/13/2026

Greetings from andora! Again I am limited to all I can see and read however,
In light of the fact Brad Jones is sharing facts and concerns while exposing and bringing to light some issues within the town (mainly financials ) I feel as a resident I and others should do what is within our rights to press some issues forward.

Our taxes, the monies from the dump, our lack of budgeted items filled, our lack or shortage of services, should make us all
Take an interest and do what we can to help correct or bring responsibility to those issues.

I will thank Brad for trying to bring in the public as well as sources to hopefully resolve some of these issues.

From what I've seen a board is comprised of equal deciding votes , but also see there may be some entitlement by one who thinks the title is "boss". And ummmm kinda gets away with it.

09/03/2026

What a night. Living on chapel, was an experience. So many people came together to help with all the trees debris till help get there.
Today clean up has started. For us spared from trees, house damage check on a neighbor. Help a neighbor.
And gives kudos and thanks to all the town workers who have worked nonstop, we still shine as a community.

09/02/2026

Thoughts?

I attended last nights town board, well….. interesting sums it up, only 2 board members were present besides the supervisor. Couple key takeaways before I share the. Ore interesting part at end of board.
Wendy said they are looking into the dog issue and hopes to find alternative options, thank you. Approving the 2% tax, was not approved , thanks again, Mrs Swenson’s neighbors abandoned house is moving forward. Woohoo for that.
There were 4 presentations told to limit to 5 minutes, the first 3 exceeded that to 9-11 min, good info shared to all. The 4th presenter was told he had 5 min, if anyone has been to a board it’s easy to see there’s a conflict between Brad J and our town supervisor. He was discussing concerns to lead up to his FOIL findings which are facts not hearsay. At the 5 min mark he was told time was up, however people including myself and Jenn pointed out others were given much more, Wendy also said he should be given 12 min.
To the length of his talk and restrictions, he asked to speak when official meeting ended to anyone who wanted to listen, Wendy and Jackson were also invited. After the run around of having to do it outside and wanting video frank finally conceded and walked away allowing most everyone there to stay for this fact finding done by Brad Jones, Wendy and Jackson also attended. Wendy responded to some issues for some clarity or response to some measures being taken. (Thanks again)
I do believe this will be in the news, but I will share from the horses mouth so to speak what was FOILED. You decide if there should be concern.
I for one would love to meet up as a group to discuss some findings, work as a group to find out other answers to concerns not transparent to taxpayers. I would also invite others to come share their findings. For now you decide if it’s worthy