Candidate Statements
By DAN CONNOR
October 26, 2023
Our Republican board of commissioners boasts about keeping Hunterdon County debt free. Their mantra, otherwise known as “The Big Brag” is, “We commissioners pay as we go.” Pay as you go, easy when at the end of 2022, you held a $53,300,000 budget surplus to tap into. A surplus to use at your ...
By TODD SAUNDERS (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 1), DR. MICHAEL ARMENTO (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 2), MICHAEL DOMOGALA (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 3) AND DAVID KIEFER (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 4).
October 25, 2023
During this week’s Town Council meeting, our Mayor responded to what she called “misinformation” from the Republican candidates running for Town Council. Putting aside for a moment whether it is appropriate for our Mayor to use her elected office to insert herself into the ongoing campaigns for ...
By TODD SAUNDERS (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 1), DR. MICHAEL ARMENTO (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 2), MICHAEL DOMOGALA (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 3) AND DAVID KIEFER (CANDIDATE FOR WARD 4).
October 25, 2023
By TEAM LEVINE
October 25, 2023
Three leaders from the 55+ community of Canal Walk and the senior community have come together to express their support for Brian Levine, who is running for Franklin’s Mayor. A Community of Leaders Canal Walk is a vibrant, active community that takes pride in its many clubs and ...
By TEAM LEVINE
October 25, 2023
By RARITAN TOWNSHIP
October 25, 2023
To the Editor: Progress is inevitable and I, for one, look forward to positive progress. I have lived in Raritan Township for 40 years. Would I like the township to be the same as it was in 1983? Yes and no. I have never been that person who, once here, wants to keep others out. I believe ...
By PETRUCCI AND KOCZUR FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
October 24, 2023
Thank you, Stacy West for endorsing us for Cranford Township Comittee! Dear Cranford Township Residents, I am writing to extend my support and endorsement of Deirdre Koczur, a fine young woman, running for Cranford Township Committee in this year’s election on November 7, 2023. I have had ...
By PETRUCCI AND KOCZUR FOR TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
October 24, 2023
By PUTTING CHILDREN FIRST
October 23, 2023
Hello fellow Hawthorne Families, my name is Erica Mulkey-Koltzan, and I am running for a seat on the Hawthorne Board of Education. A little about myself, I am a mother of three boys. My oldest just graduated from Hawthorne High School and is now attending Universal Technical Institute. My ...
By VOTE # 5 DON PAVLAK WAYNE SCHOOL BOARD
October 23, 2023
Re-Elect Don Pavlak to the Wayne School Board Vote # 5 on November 7th WHAT I BELIEVE IN Empowering: Parents so they can make the best decisions for their children, providing conservative management of your tax dollars and bringing classical learning back to our classrooms. Quality: ...
By DAVID LUBER
October 22, 2023
In a prepared statement, Bob Landrigan shared his refreshing take on politics: “Party affiliation doesn't matter,” he asserted at a recent League of Women Voters candidate debate. “Hell, when I first ran, I ran as a Republican. People in this town want the person who's best qualified for the job, ...
By DAVID LUBER
October 22, 2023
By DAVID LUBER
October 22, 2023
In a prepared joint statement, fifth-generation Madisonian, John Forte shared his undeniably unique appreciation of the town: “I went through the Madison school system and graduated from Madison High School. I have always understood and appreciated everything that Madison has to offer. Madison ...
By NOAH FOFANAH
October 21, 2023
Dear Neighbors, Friends, and Family, As someone deeply rooted in Sierra Leonean heritage, I understand the importance of community, family values, and public safety. One of my primary goals is to mentor the youth in our community, guiding them towards a future filled with promise ...
By KEANE & DOLAN FOR NEW PROVIDENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL
October 21, 2023
We shared in the worry and concern felt by our neighbors in Summit on Wednesday afternoon Oct. 18 when a man was spotted walking on Summit Ave with what seemed like a long gun in his backpack. Summit Police shared an alert on their Facebook page, Summit schools were placed in lockdown and police ...
By KEANE & DOLAN FOR NEW PROVIDENCE BOROUGH COUNCIL
October 21, 2023
By THE VOICES OF REASON CANDIDATES: CHRISTINA LONGO-KEILING, DANA DUMPERT AND BOB MEARA
October 18, 2023
Good communication lies at the heart of successful educational institutions. In Sparta School District, we recognize that maintaining open channels of communication with our parent community is not just about relaying information, but also about building trust, fostering a sense of community, and ...
By THE VOICES OF REASON CANDIDATES: CHRISTINA LONGO-KEILING, DANA DUMPERT AND BOB MEARA
October 18, 2023
By PAT BOYLE
October 18, 2023
A letter from Pat Boyle Many of you know me as the Recreation Director or the guy with the camera who is always taking pictures. Here are some things you may not know about me. My Great Grandfather arrived in Kenilworth on December 20th, 1904, and purchased his home on 8th street. My ...
By PAT BOYLE
October 18, 2023
By DOMINIC SAMA
October 17, 2023
To my fellow Long Branch Community Members, My name is Dominic Sama. My friend, Raymond Garland, and I are humbly asking for your support and your vote by November 7th in this year's election for the Long Branch Board of Education. The reason why we decided to run is because we are proud ...
By DIEGO HOIC - CANDIDATE FOR THE WARD 1 COMMON COUNCIL SEAT
October 17, 2023
We should test reducing average traffic speeds by evaluating permanent Radar Speed Signs. These signs nudge motorists to respect the speed limit by comparing their speed to the posted speed limit. The nudge works. I share references to two studies at the bottom of this statement. In one of them ...
By DIEGO HOIC - CANDIDATE FOR THE WARD 1 COMMON COUNCIL SEAT
October 17, 2023
By TEAM LEVINE
October 17, 2023
FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP, NJ – Brian Levine, a trusted public servant and dedicated advocate for fiscal responsibility, is running for Mayor to put taxpayers first in Franklin Township. With a strong commitment to lower taxes, efficient government spending, and a streamlined approach to governance, Brian ...
By DANA DUMPERT
October 16, 2023
At the Board meeting last month, a new approach to the NJ Student Learning Standards (NJSLS) for health was tabled. This centered on the idea of distributing materials for students to be instructed at home by their parents. This proposal has ignited debates and concerns about how sensitive topics ...
By FRANKLIN DEMOCRATS 2023
October 16, 2023
We have found, let’s call them inaccuracies, in all of our opponents’ ads on this site. Here are just a few. We wanted to correct the record because you deserve better. Ad: LEVINE Will Restore Franklin's Ethics Committee “Team Levine” inaccurately states that the elimination of a local ...
By STOP RAISING TAXES | RESTORE SPARTA SCHOOLS - BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
October 16, 2023
Over the last several years, Sparta has endured an astounding number of teacher and staff departures. In many cases, these are roles that are paramount to the success of our student body. High school English teachers, middle school teachers, first grade teachers, principals, high school guidance ...
By STOP RAISING TAXES | RESTORE SPARTA SCHOOLS - BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
October 16, 2023
By COUNCILWOMAN EMILY ROOT
October 16, 2023
As a Ward 1 Councilwoman who campaigned door to door last year, and again this year, I have spoken to hundreds of residents throughout the community. I can say the vast majority of people I have spoken with love living in Westfield and appreciate how fortunate they are to live in a town with a ...
By COUNCILWOMAN EMILY ROOT
October 16, 2023
By COUNCILWOMAN LISA MCKNIGHT AND COUNCILWOMAN NADINE GEOFFROY
October 16, 2023
On Monday, October 9, there was an Open Discussion Town Hall meeting held at the Paca Club in New Providence. Mayor Al Morgan joined Councilwoman Nadine Geoffroy and Councilwoman Lisa McKnight to discuss important issues facing the town - Quality of Life, Public Safety, Taxes and ...
By COUNCILWOMAN LISA MCKNIGHT AND COUNCILWOMAN NADINE GEOFFROY
October 16, 2023
By CLAIRE TOTH – CANDIDATE FOR SUMMIT COMMON COUNCIL, WARD 2
October 15, 2023
Summit’s diversity makes us better and stronger. That diversity isn’t limited to heritage, faith, or economic status. One thing that’s often overlooked: diversity includes age. Living in a multi-generational community brings wisdom and vitality to all of us. My family’s story is typical of ...
By CLAIRE TOTH – CANDIDATE FOR SUMMIT COMMON COUNCIL, WARD 2
October 15, 2023
By TEAM LEVINE
October 12, 2023
In any functioning democracy, transparency and accountability are fundamental principles that help to ensure the proper functioning of government and maintain the public's trust. Sadly, in Franklin Township, an all-Democrat town council has been plagued by a lack of transparency and accountability, ...
By CHRISTINA LONGO-KEILING
October 11, 2023
In recent years, our community has been accustomed to a 2% levy, an essential aspect of sustaining our district. However, this year, the 2% levy has proven insufficient in addressing the financial gap and beginning the critical task of building up reserves. Balancing taxpayer dollars and meticulous ...
By WRITE IN CANDIDATE, MICHAEL STERN
October 10, 2023
I first and foremost want to thank everyone who has reached out via text, email, phone calls and social media in support of my WRITE IN candidacy for Carmel Highway Superintendent. All of your messages together with meeting so many supportive residents and elected officials just remind me that we ...
By WRITE IN CANDIDATE, MICHAEL STERN
October 10, 2023
By RE-ELECT ASHLEY FELICE AND MARK HAMILTON FOR CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
October 10, 2023
As many of you may have noticed, the recent debate laid bare our opponents’ shocking lack of experience necessary to lead Chatham Township effectively. They struggled to understand the importance of strong leadership in moving forward our resident’s agenda of keeping taxes flat, stopping reckless ...
By RE-ELECT ASHLEY FELICE AND MARK HAMILTON FOR CHATHAM TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE
October 10, 2023
By STOP RAISING TAXES | RESTORE SPARTA SCHOOLS - SPARTA BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
October 10, 2023
My name is Chad Wood, and I am a recent graduate from Sparta High School, running for the Sparta Board of Education alongside Kaitlin Gagnon and Jennifer Grana. Having just graduated from Sparta, I’m leaving with immense insight into what our schools actually need. Serving as the Student ...
By STOP RAISING TAXES | RESTORE SPARTA SCHOOLS - SPARTA BOARD OF EDUCATION CANDIDATES
October 10, 2023
By SCOTT KATZ
October 10, 2023
Thank you UNICO and the Italian American Club for co-sponsoring this event, and congratulations to Gabe Spera being named Grand Marshal. I am Scott Katz, acting mayor of Westfield, and I appreciate the opportunity to be here today representing our mayor Shelley Brindle and the town of ...
By CHRISTINA LONGO-KEILING, DANA DUMPERT, BOB MEARA
October 10, 2023
This video, created by Voices of Reason, explains the current school tax situation in Sparta. The video highlights the pressing challenges brought on by inflation, as well as the recent 5.8% tax increase. Through compelling visuals and data, it underscores the importance of foresight in budgetary ...
By TODD M. TERSIGNI
October 9, 2023
Phillipsburg deserves a full time mayor. As Mayor, I Work For You.