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As we head the into the backstretch, the BoE election is yielding some wacky turns and spills nearing the finish line. Keep an eye out Monday as Da Horsey will be putting together one gristy piece for your chewing pleasure.
Gristy chewables before the vote on Tuesday. Check back Monday.
Grist for the Mill is a rumor column but requires a level of confirmation before an item makes the grist. Got a tasty carrot for Da Horsey? Send it to smartyjones@me.com.
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My name is Kyelia Colon and I am running for the Board of Education with Ken Howitt and Patricia Waiters to focus on issues important to me, including many issues faced by residents of the Housing Authority, where I am a tenants’ association president. My mission is to work to develop services to help enhance education and services for our children and keep them off the streets after school hours. I plan to invest in a Teen Prevention Program, (teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol, self-esteem issues, crime, and violence) and host summits around the community. I want to build a communitywide commitment to youth development, to create ways to mentor, tutor, and organize apprenticeships and summer-employment programs for our youth.
A reader who lives in the same neighborhood of the Forsman residence dropped an email wondering about another aspect of the Hoboken411 letter (see below) leading into the election. They noted back in November there were Nathan Brinkman signs in the Forsman’s windows for the mayoral election.
Since John Forsman’s wife Gwyneth indicated in the Hoboken411 letter she had been a supporter of Mayor Zimmer several times up to and including the mayoral race last November, the reader found this to be somewhat at odds thinking no spouse would have their windows covered for a long stretch of time if they too didn’t support the cause.
It’s business as usual over at Hoboken411 as the smear merchant whips out the usual last minute dirty tricks heading into an election. Does he ever get tired trying? Apparently not – in the Hobo411 latest installment of attempts to deceive the Hoboken voter hatched from his usual “Dear Dawn” I really, really hate you letters.
Reader Jane emailed us about a strange one posted earlier this afternoon being touted by a Hoboken resident voicing her concerns about Mayor Zimmer. Hobo411 says,
“Here’s a signed letter from someone offended by Zimmer’s attack.”
Just a quick update: the Candidates’ forum hosted by the Stevens Institute should be available on Cablevision Ch. 78 after 5:00 pm today.
It may also be viewed online at http://www.hobokenpog.org/ or here at MSV below.
It will be rotated with the last City Council meeting through the aid of Patrick Ricciardi.
Thanks Patrick!
.Here’s the second attachment from the Office of the Mayor detailing communication to the City Council on the potential hiring of the new Business Administrator. The candidate has requested a vote of approval in the City Council before he gives notice. Can you blame him?
Also, and closing a loop and possibly the final chapter of the Roberts Administration, the erroneous early retirements package that led to the State issuing a $4.2 million bill to Hoboken is due at the end of the month. If not paid, the City would be paying 10% interest – about $35,000 a month. MSV feels this should have been an independent release from the Office of the Mayor. It’s an important issue that played a major role in the current budget and impacted taxpayers in seeing any tax relief for the fiscal year ending June 30th.
Office of the Mayor announces:
=&0=& Marking a critical turning point for the City of Hoboken, Mayor Dawn Zimmer today announced the appointment of a Business Administrator, a critical step toward the end of state fiscal control. “I’m very excited to announce the appointment of Mr. Arch Liston for Business Administrator,” said Mayor Zimmer. “I’m confident his exceptional record and experience will be a valuable asset to our City.” Mr. Liston currently serves as Business Administrator for the City of Bridgeton and was previously the Township Manager for Mount Holly. He brings a 25 year public safety record, including serving as police chief of the Mount Holly Police Department. “I’m honored to be nominated and I look forward to working with Mayor Zimmer and the City Council,” said Mr. Liston. “Today represents an important step for Hoboken,” added Zimmer. “We’re putting behind us one of the remaining vestiges of past mistakes and looking forward to making Hoboken a better city through competent management, honest governance, and real accountability.” Mr. Liston’s resume is attached, along with Mayor Zimmer’s memo announcing the appointment to the City Council. Approval of the appointment of Mr. Liston will be on the City Council agenda for the April 21st meeting. (resume follows on the jump) Arch Liston Education =&1=& =&2=&=&3=&Fels Center of Government =&4=&=&5=&
Courtesy of the People for Open Government, The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition and the Stevens Institute, here is Monday’s complete video of the BoE candidates’ forum.
Please visit and support both of these fine organizations. You can visit POG here and the Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition here. First Panel: Kyelia Colon John ForsmanSecond Panel:
Leon Gold
Perry Lin
John Madigan
Elizabeth Markevitch
Rose Marie Markle
Patricia Waiters