Gearity endorses Hanauer?

Trustee Victoria Gearity announced for candidacy for mayor of the Village of Ossining last week, challenging four-term incumbent Mayor Bill Hanauer. The campaign has already taken a negative turn, with someone publishing a piece that was highly critical of Hanauer and supportive of Gearity.

Regardless of what dirty tricks each campaign has up their sleeves, I think it's telling to keep one stubborn fact in mind: Gearity actively supported and campaigned for Hanauer's re-election in 2012. But you wouldn't know that from Gearity's campaign website, which states:

It is clear that we need a mayor who invites, encourages and respects opinions from throughout the community.  A mayor who listens to all perspectives and makes sure that the community is part of the conversation.  A mayor who is open to new ideas. [...]

One of Ossining’s most important resources is our diversity.  We need to develop an environment that will help integrate all of our citizens in the community, including our growing Hispanic community.

As parents of a family with two young children, my husband and I understand the need to live within our budget and expect our government, at every level, to do the same.  I am committed to keeping our taxes in check and reducing the burden on all of us, young and old.

So now Gearity thinks that Mayor Hanauer doesn't listen to people, have new ideas, or care about integrating Hispanics into our community? 

Hmm...I wonder why she didn't worry about that two years ago when she and her family campaigned for Hanauer's re-election.