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An uptown colleague sent this flyer (pictured below) over early this morning. He found it on his car. Apparently, some people are really ginned up for the election. What election? MSV has not heard of any City Hall election either. Is someone planning on resigning? If so we didn’t get the news.
Hoboken had most of last year’s calendar crowded with elections and electioneering. Perhaps someone has lost their calendar. What year is it again?
An email from Hoboken Revolt announced the following information is now available on all the candidates for the BoE election. Voters should take advantage of this opportunity to review the information. The election is April 20th.
A message to all members of Hoboken Revolt
Watch the whole clip to hear members of the public discuss the theater program and candidates who are vying for the Board of Ed election seats April 20th. . This clip details the discussion of BoE members regarding interim superintendent Carter and the Business Administrator Bob Davis. Their contracts were renewed in a 7-1 vote. Some important points noted in this discussion concerning waste, streamlining of functions, elimination of positions and substantial savings to the BoE and Hoboken. Both of these men have played critical roles in the day to day efforts to identify and fix a multitude of problems at the BoE. Board member Maureen Sullivan was the dissenting vote against the contracts retaining the interim superintendent Carter and the BA Robert Davis. The discussion begins with some public comments before the Board members take up the matter. Listen carefully to the superlatives mentioned in the work of both these men. It’s hardly overstated.  Last night Stevens hosted the BoE Candidates forum. Here are some shots of the participants. Viewing of the event in its entirety should be available by middle of the week on Channel 77 or 78. On the first panel from left, Jean Marie Mitchell, Irene Sobolov and Kathleen Tucker were relaxed before the event commenced. Also on the first panel, Kylie Colon, John Forsman and Ken Howitt On the second panel from left, Liz Markevitch, Rose Marie Markle and Patricia Waiters prepare to get underway after the break Also on the second panel from left, Leon Gold, Perry Lin and John Madigan take their places before the second half of the forum Mayor Dawn Zimmer arrived to catch the proceedings. Hoboken resident Bob Bowdon moderated the discussion and took questions submitted by the audience. His movie “The Cartel” on education is about to go national and is appearing in Hoboken for two showings April 21st at the Clearview Cinema. (The link to the movie is on the upper right of the page.) All rights reserved. . With Hoboken resident Frank Raia opting to choose his commitment to the Hola Charter School and dropping out of the race, Patricia Waiters has joined with Kylie Colon and Ken “I’m independent” Howitt to form an X slate leading into tonight’s debate. That is about as low key as any of the significant events leading into next week’s BoE election on April 20th. A lot of heat has been generated leading into tonight’s debate. The most recent hot winds were blowing around the high school’s theatre program and its artistic director who has been reclassified as a teacher. The Real Results Maureen First slate circulated a flyer stating this was under threat by the current BoE. No person or group is identified but we’re sure they are not referring to BoE member Maureen Sullivan. Ironically, MSV heard when there was a vote on the theater program, Maureen Sullivan stood alone in voting against it. We’d ask the question but no answers come from this particular elected official and so why bother to go through that all over again. Among the town’s elected people, Maureen truly does stand alone: Maureen First and only. Friday night was a celebration of citizenship and community recognition for the Elks here in Hoboken. Years of community service is highlighted with this year’s award going to Irene Sobolov. To folks who know Irene, the award is hardly a surprise. She has a low key tenacity to get things done and it’s nice to see it recognized. |