Readers have provided feedback on a telephone poll being conducted in recent days and they are unanimous on its point of origin.

It’s another Ravi Bhalla political telephone poll. This one comes with an eye to the City Council ward elections in November for six of its the nine seats.

Hoboken residents beware! Another political telephone poll in recent days is out and Mayor Ravi Bhalla wants you!

Last week, the City Council in an unprecedented action voted 8-1 in favor of a budget amendment reducing spending $836,000 and rolling back Mayor Ravi Bhalla’s proposed 3% tax increase this year to just over 1%. Read More...

Official release:

Dear friends, Beginning today, repaving will continue in and around SW Hoboken:  

• Hudson County will be repaving First Street from Harrison St. to Hudson St.  Work is anticipated to continue for two weeks to complete this extensive project.  Thank you to Hudson County officials for their commitment to this important project for Hoboken. 
• Additionally, the city will be continuing with repaving on Monroe Street between 5th St. and 8th St.  This work should be completed this week.

Expect traffic to be rerouted in these areas during this time by both Hoboken Police Department and Hudson County Sheriff’s Office.   Thank you for your patience during these projects.  Please share this with everyone you think might be interested in or affected by this information.  And don’t hesitate to reach out to me at any time to discuss this or any matter that is important to you.   Regards, Ruben Ramos Hoboken City Council, 4th Ward Please follow me on Facebook and Twitter to see more updates on Hoboken.

Official release:

The following is an official release in response to a request from Hobokenhorse.com on recent news:

“While I’m flattered that some people think I could be a formidable council candidate, I do love representing the 1st Ward in Hoboken currently, and the other wards, and Union City, Weehawken, and Jersey City. Over the last few years, I’ve learned what a truly special place the 33rd District is, and I will not abandon the voters who I’ve grown to love and whose trust I’ve earned. I’m honored to represent the 33rd District and am very passionate about the office I hold.   Read More...

Last night, the Hoboken City Council approved a budget amendment sponsored by Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher to cut the proposed Mayor Ravi Bhalla tax increase.

The council voted 8-1 reducing the Bhalla Administration tax increase from approximately 3% to 1.3% Councilwoman Emily Jabbour was the lone dissenter.

The vote is conditional until the final approval of the budget.

In other major developments, Ravi Bhalla is backtracking on his efforts revealed going back to last year to unseat and replace Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro. The blowback since the Politifax and Hobokenhorsecom reports is fierce. Read More...

Here’s the City Council budget amendment reducing spending up for an initial vote tonight.

An approval will reduce the approximate 3% proposed tax increase by Mayor Ravi Bhallal to 1%.

Resolution to Amend 2019 Municipal Budget to Reduce Total Appropriations by Over $1,000,000 – Hoboke by Mile Square View on Scribd

Official release:

Hoboken City Council Members Propose Budget Amendment with Over $1 Million in Spending Cuts

Hoboken Councilwoman Tiffanie Fisher, Chair of the Finance and Revenue Subcommittee, submitted an amendment to the proposed City budget that cuts spending by over $1 million, significantly reducing the burden on city taxpayers. These changes lower the city administration’s proposed tax increase from 2.8% to 1% without compromising funding for emergency services or investments in infrastructure and other community programs that impact the quality of life of Hoboken residents.  This amendment is being supported by Council President Jen Giattino, Councilman Mike DeFusco and Councilman Peter Cunningham. Read More...

Official release:

=&0=& Long awaited trees were installed on April 22nd and fencing along the northern perimeter of the park will be installed no later than Memorial Day weekend.  The new fencing will match existing fencing that surrounds the rain gardens. =&1=& Starting this week, PSE&G will begin to fulfill its obligation to repave the roads where they have recently completed construction projects.  Please note, PSE&G will be milling and paving the following streets: 

• Monday, April 29 
  • MILLING, Jefferson between 7th and 8th 
  • MILLING, Jefferson between 9th and 10th
  • MILLING, Jefferson between 11th and 12th
  • MILLING, 6th west of the intersection of Jefferson and 6th 
  • Tuesday, April 30
    • MILLING, Jefferson between 4th and 7th

  • Wednesday, May 1
    • MILLING, 5th Street between Jefferson and Grand
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Mayor Ravi Bhalla tried to eject Assemblywoman Annette Chaparro, a loyal Democrat serving in the NJ Assembly.
And worse, he tried to replace her with a non-Hispanic! 
This would be the second Hispanic woman for elected office Ravi Bhalla has opposed and eventually met with defeat. The first was radical Green Deal Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez who upended Joe Crowley in Queens.
This according to a report in Politifax:

“END RUN Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla wanted his own way in several matters. For one thing, he wanted to name his city’s Assembly candidate. (That’s not so unreasonable. After all, Hudson mayors are customarily awarded the perk of picking legislators.) So, he went to Brian Stack, who holds sway over LD 33. Stack told him that he could have any Hispanic woman he wanted, but, Bhalla insisted on a non-Hispanic. As a result, Annette Chaparro, who was originally Dawn Zimmer’s choice, will get the line and another term.”