Tuesday, June 5, 2012
Three candidates -- two Democrats and one Republican -- will vie for two seats in November.
Kathy Leventhal and Jerry Ryan, Democrats, and Arthur Gartenlaub, Republican, all won their uncontested primaries for a seat on the Maplewood Township Committee today. As of the results reported at 9:34 p.m. with over 95% of the votes counted, Leventhal received 1,854 or 50.45% of the votes and Ryan had garnered 1,802 votes or 49.03% of the Democratic vote. In the Republican primary, Gartenlaub received 217 or 99% of the votes. The three will go head to head in November for the two open seats. Ryan and Leventhal are both running for reelection. The three other Township Committee seats are all occupied by Democrats: Mayor Vic DeLuca, Marlon Brownlee and India Larrier. Each term is for three years. The winners will take office on January 1…
Friday, June 1, 2012
Newark councilman is vying for a seat in 10th Congressional district
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Friday, June 1, 2012
Maplewood Mayor Vic DeLuca released the following announcement yesterday. Dear Friend, On Tuesday, June 5th, we have the opportunity to elect a new member of Congress. I urge you to vote for Ron Rice. I believe Ron is the best candidate for Maplewood. He is a progressive Democrat who will challenge the right wing Republican agenda in the House of Representatives. Environment – Ron will promote policies that address climatechange. He led the effort to set up Newark’s Environmental Commission and for the adoption of the city’s Sustainability Plan. Ron was endorsed by the NJ Environmental Federation. Reproductive Health Care – Ron will fight to protect a full range of reproductive health care rights and services for women. Gay Rights – …
Friday, May 25, 2012
Gartenlaub is running as a Republican.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
As a fiscal conservative, I recognize that the Township Committee is under enormous pressure to meet community needs in addition to meeting the communities' increased financial burdens; however, although I agree with close to 90% of the township committee's decisions, it is the other 10% of decisions that might benefit the township's taxpayers from another and possibly creative viewpoint. The benefit would not come from a political perspective, (as I've been quoted as having said, in the past, "there is no Republican or Democratic way to fill a pothole), but from the standpoint of a born and raised, locally active, community caring Maplewoodian. As a lifelong resident of Maplewood, having attended and graduated from Clinton School, South …
Leventhal is running for re-election in the June 5 primary.
I am seeking re-election to the Maplewood Township Committee to continue my commitment to serve our residents and businesses and make Maplewood a better and better place to live and work. Some past accomplishments and some on-going projects in which I have significant leadership include: My involvement in these, and other projects and committees, though coming with lots of responsibilities, keeps me excited about all that Maplewood is – past and future. Please vote to re-elect me and Jerry Ryan. We’re working smart and we’re working hard for all of Maplewood. Biography: - Former President/Chair: League of Women Voters; Civic Association; Local Assistance Board; Citizens’ Budget Advisory Committee - Co-founder: …
Ryan is running for re-election in the June 5 primary.
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Friday, May 25, 2012
I am running for re-election to the Maplewood Township Committee because I want to continue delivering results on the important projects that I have been working on as a member of the Committee. As chair of our Finance Committee, I have helped lead the effort to control spending, reduce our overall municipal debt level, and keep our taxes as low as possible while delivering key municipal services. Our creative efforts to partner with neighboring communities – and even neighboring counties! – has allowed us to keep our costs down while maintaining high quality services. My expertise in planning and development in the Township has been critical in our success with the Walgreens development on Springfield Avenue, and in development projects…
Jeff Markel
5:24 pm on Wednesday, June 6, 2012
We could see the results of the tc races in many places, but what were the results of the party district leader elections? more ›