“I
would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
your service as a volunteer in the West Seneca
Developmental Center.
Your
work…makes an invaluable contribution to the
well-being of our State. Whether by providing day care
or educational aid…the dedication and care of our
State’s volunteers help to build bridges between
government and the community, provide much needed
services, and foster tolerance and understanding.
You
have heard me in the past speak of the Family of New
York. Your work is among the finest examples of that
Family that I can imagine.”
Mario
M. Cuomo, Governor
“James
Liegl is hereby recognized by NY-DECA for contributing
guidance, inspiration and support to our program by
serving as a competitive event judge…your
encouragement of this educational program and your
efforts on behalf of the youth of New York State.”
Gerald
L. Hathaway, New York State Judge Coordinator: 20+
Years working with the students of West Seneca East
and West Seneca West High Schools
“…presents
this award to James Liegl for his leadership as City
Mission Clinic Director in providing, instituting and
coordinating facilities, supplies and volunteers to
provide Podiatric Care to the homeless community of
Cleveland Ohio. Also awarded in recognition of his
outstanding contributions and devotion to Podiatric
Medicine.”
Pedis
Studium Award from Alpha Gamma Kappa Podiatric
Medical fraternity
“…demonstrates
a willingness to assist in the management of difficult
cases…”
“…performed
confidently and with expertise while treating a wide
variety of podiatric conditions. His skillful
assistance at surgery was highly appreciated. He made
a concerted effort to expose himself to numerous
orthopedic related problems, hereby contributing to
the overall well-being of each of his patients. Always
professional in appearance and pleasant in demeanor,
Liegl is regarded by his colleagues and superiors
alike as a strong podiatric clinician”.
Major
Joseph Farrell, Medical Corps, USA MEDDAC, Ft. Dix,
Senior Rater, US Army Officer Evaluation Report
“James
A. Liegl is hereby named a Paul Harris Fellow in
appreciation of tangible and significant assistance
given for the furtherance of better understanding and
friendly relations among peoples of the world.”
A
Paul Harris Fellow is a distinction shared by men and
women in more than one hundred nations, many of whom
made significant contributions to world peace and
understanding. Awarded by the West Seneca Rotary Club
to James A. Liegl
“1Lt.
Liegl demonstrates excellent clinical skill and
judgment usually found in practitioners with many more
years of experience…learned military health
procedures rapidly…always eager to work…is a
credit to the Army Medical Department”
Major
Jon E. Nathanson, Medical Corps, USA MEDDAC, Fort Dix,
NJ
“Well
informed and willing to answer questions…well
prepared…impressed with instructor…great class,
wish it was longer…excellent presentation…great
course, gained much knowledge, keep up good
work…instructor was patient and encouraging…good
analogies to relate to market novices…instructor
well informed on financial markets…”
Instructor
Course Evaluations from students in numerous stock and
financial class topics taught in Adult Education
Classes in Frontier Central, West Seneca Central and
Ken-Ton Union Free School Districts
“…Jim
Liegl is here to help his fellow investors. His radio
and internet programs highlight topical business news.
He’s on top or ahead of the investment curve. He
keeps a watchful eye on today’s market happenings
and events that effect today’s investments. Jim is a
superb educator. Well educated and qualified, Jim is a
genial radio host who is very involved in “our”
community.”
Earl
Morgan and M. John Philips, WJJL Radio
“When
it’s YOUR money, don’t you want a self-made
financial success and business professional watching
over every penny?
“
James Liegl is the only candidate for Legislature with
the business management experience that our county
needs!”
“The
Heritage Circle for Children welcomes Dr. & Mrs.
James A Liegl in grateful recognition for more then 26
years of loving support for children. With heartfelt
thanks from the children and families you have
helped.”
John
F Schultz, President, Christian Children’s Fund,
July 1, 2005
“…
(his) lively manner and focus on achieving negotiated
results could serve the county well.”
Editorials
The Buffalo News Tuesday, October 25th,
2005
“…Despite
his late start, his campaign is a breath of fresh air.
His ability to totally commit his time, effort and
energy to the job intrigues us.”
Hamburg
Sun primary endorsement September 8th,
2005
“Dr
Liegl was without a doubt the finest reserve officer
we have ever had at Womack Army Hospital. He was able
to perform his duties from day one. He was able to
affect a significant impact on our patient load and
greatly assist us in our POR responsibilities in
Operation Desert Shield. Dr. Liegl has shattered the
commonly held generalizations which plague short term
reservists. Dr Liegl’s potential is unlimited.
Captain Liegl needs to be considered for promotion.”
Major
Stephen Kouba, Major, MC, USA MEDDAC, Orthopedic
Surgeon, Fort Bragg, NC
“Captain
Liegl is a confident and thorough podiatrist
demonstrating sound clinical and surgical judgment.
Many clinicians benefited from his experience and
expertise. His hardworking attitude and clinical
skills significantly contributed to the military
medical delivery system. His judgment, integrity and
exemplary personal conduct was experienced by all
those associated with him. He should be encouraged to
attend the Officers Advanced Course.”
Colonel
Richard Camp, MC, NAMC, Chief, Orthopedic Service,
Fort Lewis, WA
Mr.
Liegl makes it exciting…“Jim Liegl is the
best”… worked hard to get us all the merit
badge… put forth extra effort with the scouts… Mr.
Liegl is very patient and encouraging… committed to
safety… ran great programs, knowledgeable, worked
really hard for the kids…good attitude, good
temperament with scouts.
Troop
Evaluations, Schoellkopf Scout Reservation, Shooting
Sports Director, Summer 2007
“Dr.
James Liegl is awarded the “Provider of the Year”
in grateful appreciation for 15 years of outstanding
service and devotion to the developmental disabled
community.”
West
Seneca Developmental Disabilities Services
“The
Bruce Landry Memorial Award is presented to James A.
Liegl as the outstanding senior member of the
fraternity who has displayed dedication to the
advancement of podiatric medicine, service to the
fraternal organization, and excellence in scholastic
achievement.”
Alpha
Gamma Kappa, Bruce Landry Memorial Award, Podiatric
Medical Fraternity
“Who’s
Who Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges certifies that James A. Liegl has been
elected to Who’s Who Among Students in
American Colleges in recognition of outstanding
merit and accomplishment as a student at the Ohio
College of Podiatric Medicine”
Who’s
Who Among Students In American Universities and
Colleges
“The
Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine awards this Silver
Certificate to James A. Liegl DPM in recognition of 25
years of loyal service to the profession issued by the
authority of the Board of Trustees”
Ohio
College of Podiatric Medicine, May 2007
League
of Women Voters of Buffalo/Niagara
Name/Office:
James Liegl Erie County Legislature District #12
Endorsements:
Republican, Primary Challenge
Address:
PO Box 400, Boston, NY 14025
Age:
50
Website:
DrJimLiegl.com
Education:
Canisius High School 1974, Niagara University BS
Biology in 1978, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine
(Doctorate Podiatric Medicine) 1982, Externships at
Lindell Hospital, St. Louis, MS; Oxford Hospital,
Philadelphia, PA; University of Texas Health Care
System, San Antonio, TX.
Occupation/Current
Political Office:
Retired Private Practice Podiatric Medicine 1999.
Interviewed/Candidate by Republican Party for US House
of Representatives (Congress 2006) and Erie County
Executive (2007). Teaches individual investors
finance, global markets and stock market analysis via
Radio Program and Adult Education Classes. Also
presented investment topics at Investors Conferences
in Nashville TN, Birmingham Alabama and Joint Oil and
Gas Conference Niagara-on-the-lake, Ontario Annual
Conference
Experience
and Qualifications:
Private business owner Podiatry for 18 years. Major US
Army Medical Service Corps. Founded Jim Liegls ‘Take
Stock America’ and the FOJ Investment Group
focusing on teaching individuals red flags,
opportunities in corporate finance, global market
competition and stock market analysis. A Lifetime of
community service and held numerous leadership
positions.
In
light of the continuing exodus of major area
employers, what should be done to attract and retain
businesses and jobs to Western New York?
We
must stop the bleeding. The economic engine of any
economy is small business. The entrepreneurs, the risk
takers, the workers are over-taxed, over-regulated and
over-litigated. The end result is the exodus of this
vital economic engine. We must refocus energies to
small businesses to keep them here and provide the
tools to fairly compete. Otherwise, the downward
spiral continues.
In
what ways should accountability be required of private
corporations, for example Bass Pro and GEICO, which
are recipients of public subsidies?
Several
points to consider first;
-
Is
it Constitutional as per New York State
Constitution (Article VIII; Local Finances;
Section 1) ?
-
Taxpayer
money used for one business unfairly penalizes
another.
-
Consider
who ultimately pays for these subsidies.
-
It
unfairly increases the tax burden on small
business or others.
-
Are
the ‘subsidies’ better applied to
infrastructure, public safety/security or public
services.
-
Can
less regulation be an alternative incentive rather
than subsidies.
Dr.
James Liegl
PO
Box 400
Boston,
NY
DrJimLiegl.com
Erie
County Legislature District 12
Boston,
Hamburg, Eden, Evans, Brant and North Collins
Several
small and local groups
CANDIDATE
SURVEY QUESTIONS:
1.)
Are you currently a member/season ticket holder of any
arts and cultural organizations?
Season
ticket holder to Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Bisons and
Buffalo Sabres (Split Tickets), Niagara University
Theater 2002 - 2006
2.)
Please list the five most recent performances/exhibits
you have attended:
Davy
Crocket/Wicklow Wedding (Great American Melodrama)
Robin
Hood (Prarie Fire Childrens Theater)
Buffalo
Infringement Festival
The
Giver (Theater of Youth)
Twelfth
Night (Shakespeare in the Park)
Fiddler
on the Roof (Niagara University)
3.)
Do you support providing public dollars at your level
of government for arts and cultural organizations?
Considered
after these following government responsibilities with
taxpayer dollars have been met: Security and safety of
a communities residents, families and business;
infrastructure and environment safe for entrepreneurs,
business, families and residents; adequate services
for poor, homeless, hungry, disabled, elderly and
others in need; fiscally responsible with taxpayers
dollars.
4.)
Would you sponsor and/or vote for legislation that
provides dedicating public dollars at your level of
government for arts and cultural organizations?
If
(Q#3) are met and pending details of the
‘dedicated’ source. Open to explore alternative
proposals/options. One that Wall Street is getting
excited about is Public-Private-Partnerships. As a
nation that prides itself as a leader in capitalism,
PPP’s are less developed in America than in Western
Europe and Canada. Numerous areas have successfully
used PPP’s to enhance entertainment districts, arts
and culture. The examples are too numerous to mention
each but the Mill Street area in Toronto is an
example.
5.)
What do you think the role of government should be in
funding/sustaining art and culture?
Festivals,
opera, music, ballet, art collections, dance, movies,
books, sculpture, furniture are forms of art and
culture. Even retail business can be considered art in
the sense of shopping for ‘style.’ In the 21st
century, people demand more of government but trust it
less. Governments can do more for a community
(Britain, one the new central insights) if they
succeed in also appealing to small and large
businesses, entrepreneurs, tourists and the
‘rich’. All these, successfully competing in an
economy supplies government with the economic
resources needed to grow an area and reduce taxes on
those that remain living in that community.
6.)
What role do you believe art and culture plays in a
region’s economic development plans?
In
conjunction with jobs and affordable living standards,
culture and art enhance an areas economic development
plans. Even Oman, Bahrain, Dubai and Bulgaria use
their regions culture and arts to attract business.
However, business (small and large), potential
entrepreneurs also evaluate the economic potential,
regulatory/tax structure, and litigiousness of an area
in that decision.
7.)
What role do you think cultural tourism has in local
economic development efforts?
A
thriving ‘entertainment’ area is part of the
quality of life in an area. The ‘South End’ of
Boston is a community where artisans display their
jewelry, pottery and even home décor. There is also a
spring ‘art walk’. Also vitally important is the
fact that the commute to the area is surrounded by
infrastructure that makes the trip/visit cost
effective. This develops a sense of community and
people are attracted to it. It is a piece to the
puzzle of keeping our youth here.
8.)
What do you see as the role of art and culture in our
region’s attempt to attract the creative class,
(creative class meaning workers in the creative
industries such as advertising, architecture, computer
programming, entertainment, etc) and do you think it
is important to attract the creative class to this
community?
They
provide another dimension into our exploration of
human nature. As an individual who enjoys collecting
and investing, it’s our peoples creativity,
versatility, imagination, restlessness, energy,
ambition and problem solving process that makes us
competitive in ways that matter most. It can be argued
that Bill Gates of Microsoft is an artist. He applied
his insight into creating a product called a
‘computer’.
9.)
In what ways do you believe art and culture impacts
education?
Greeks
may have produced great art and architecture, but most
importantly they were the first to ask what is the
right life for man. Education and the arts ask that
question. Successful
companies encourage creative ideas, challenge
entrenched thoughts and find new ways to compete.
Exclusion to alternative viewpoints or inward-looking
corporate culture can rob a company of access to new
thought and ideas and perspectives. C&A make us
wise, thoughtful, and appropriately humble. They help
our human potential to bloom. They impart a healthy
skepticism and doubt, the ability to question, to ask
both ‘why’ and ‘why not.’ Chairman Greenspan
in his book “Maestro” says, and I paraphrase,
‘All economic cycles are the same except for one
thing. The trick is to find what that one thing is.”
How often do we hear that history repeats itself?
History, arts, culture explores those similarities and
differences in us as human beings. An education that
we will always continue to explore.
10.)
Any additional comments:
My
son is in theater and graduated from Niagara
University in 2006. I enjoyed the BPO when we had
season tickets. I enjoy music art and collectables as
a release from the daily political talk. The current
political, economically vacant decisions made by those
put in responsibility by us the citizens, have
resulted in a continued downward spiral of decreasing
population, small business leaving (which is the
economic engine to an enhanced quality of life) to
increasing taxes.
