On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Clinton School in Maplewood was not only host to polling booths where registered voters cast their ballots for township, county and state elections. Clinton students were also busy electing their student government officers for 2011-2012. An experienced and effective body, Clinton’s student government has been an important part of this elementary school for many years. Under the guidance of Lindy Rollo, Clinton’s social worker, the student government consists of four fifth grade officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and two class representatives …
A local Republican challenger who was defeated last night in his 5th bid for election to the Maplewood Township Committee says that local elections should be non-partisan. But incumbent Mayor Vic DeLuca, re-elected for his 5th term on the Township Committee on Tuesday, made a clear statement in support of partisan elections. “Though to many it may sound like sour grapes," wrote Bart Albini in an email message to Patch, "I did not expect the results to be any different. Until we have non-partisan campaigns and elections, there will never be a difference in the election outcome. There are too …
The final totals are in — with 21 or 21 districts reporting — for the race for two seats on the Maplewood Township Committee and it's not even close. Mayor Vic DeLuca has won re-election with a convincing 2,996 votes, followed by his running mate, Democratic newcomer India Larrier, with 2,887. Republican challenger Bart Albini tallied 851 votes. His running mate, local attorney Joel Ziegler came in fourth with 808. DeLuca and Larrier won by a 3.5-to-1 margin this year, whereas Marlon K. Brownlee won by a less than 3-to-1 margin last year (4,717 votes compared to 1,639 for Albini) when Albini …
Polls open Tuesday morning in Maplewood, but there has been very little campaigning from local Republican hopefuls Bart Albini and Joel Ziegler for the two seats up for election on the Maplewood Township Committee. Democratic incumbent Mayor Vic DeLuca and Democratic newcomer India Larrier have been seen campaigning door to door and at various locations around town. Their fliers have come through the mail, but as of Saturday's U.S. Postal delivery, it seems as though no mailing has been sent from Albini and Ziegler — as far as Patch can determine. The two Republicans were also a no-show at …
Incumbent Sen. Richard J. Codey will compete with Republican challenger William H. Eames on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the N.J. Senate seat representing the 27th District. The race has garnered attention for several reasons: The composition of District 27 has shifted due to recent redistricting that has removed areas with majority Democratic registration, such as Newark and Orange, and added towns with greater Republican registration, such as Chatham Township. Towns now in the 27th District include: Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, …
The League of Women Voters of NJ is offering a breakdown to help New Jerseyans make a decision on whether or the state constitution should be amended to allow for wagering on sports events in New Jersey. The question is as follows: Shall the amendment to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, agreed to by the Legislature, providing that it shall be lawful for the Legislature to authorize by law wagering at casinos or gambling houses in Atlantic City and at current or former running and harness horse racetracks on the results of professional, …
Incumbents John McKeon and Mila M. Jasey will compete with Republican challengers Nicole Hagner and Lee Holtzman on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the N.J. State Assembly seats representing the 27th District. The race has garnered attention because the composition of District 27 shifted after recent redistricting that removed areas with majority Democratic registration, such as Newark and Orange, and added towns with greater Republican registration, such as Chatham. Towns now in the 27th District include: Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. I have enjoyed living in Maplewood for 26 years, raised two children, my wife works as a part-time employee for some of the local shops, and for over 40 years have been a self-employed IT consultant. I hold a BS from St. Peter’s College in Physics, Mathematics, and Education. I, also, hold a MS from Steven’s Institute in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics. Before being an IT Consultant, I taught …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. I’ve had the honor and privilege of serving on the Township Committee for 12 years, six of them as Mayor. I’ve tried to make Maplewood the best it can be to live and raise a family. I hope you agree and will give me your vote on November 8th.I believe in government – good, honest and transparent government - and reject the Tea Party position that government is the problem. I think the excellent …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. A Community is only as strong as its residents are willing to get involved. I have made this comment many times, and I have been involved since 1998. I served on the board of the Community Coalition on Race. I have volunteered for the Maplewood First Aid Squad since 2005. My husband, John, and I helped establish the Midland Park Neighborhood Association. Running for public office was not always my …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. My decision to run for office was an easy one to make. I have a vision for the role government should play in our lives, and I am eager to serve as the voice for our community as we seek necessary improvements — together. I have often been told that I have an innate leadership quality and civic passion which would serve me well in political office. I see this election as my first opportunity to use my …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. Elected in 2007, Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey is completing her second term in office. She is a member of the Assembly Education Committee, the Joint Committee on the Public Schools and Vice-Chair of the Housing & Local Government Committee. “I have a responsibility to the citizens whom I am privileged to serve. Every resident is entitled to access to quality health care, a safe affordable place …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. Recently, political gridlock has delayed essential efforts to create jobs, properly fund education and bring economic relief to the middle class — keeping New Jersey residents waiting for help that’s needed right now. As a public servant I have always aimed to fight the useless delay caused by partisan bickering. Instead, I’ve worked together with Democrats and Republicans to get things done. As a …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. My career has been defined by my willingness to work with others in a bipartisan approach to get results for the people that elected me. That is why recently 16 Republican leaders in Morris and Essex Counties and The Recorder family of papers endorsed me for election to the State Senate. They understand, as I have always believed -- that so many issues are not Democratic issues or Republican issues, …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. The need for change in New Jersey is clear. I am running for office because I listen to the concerns of our residents, and I am willing to tackle our difficult issues with the resolve needed to make New Jersey a substantially and sustainably better state to live and work. I was born and raised in New Jersey, live in Chatham and work in East Hanover, so I understand the problems that families and …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. A New Jersey native, I can bring years of entrepreneurial and statewide public policy experience to work for you in Trenton where I will help the Governor solve our state’s problems. In fact, I recently received endorsements from Governor Christie, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and the Daily Record. The Governor said, “To help me stay the course of recovery that I’ve set for New Jersey, I need Bill …
