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Wednesday’s City Council Meeting:
The Grandstanding Continues!
Last Wednesday’s City Council meeting highlighted the importance of the upcoming elections.
My proposal to authorize class II police officers to supplement
our force of sworn police officers was voted down, without any serious consideration.
Class II officers are used throughout the State to increase
police effectiveness during special events and to meet seasonal
demands, cost effectively increasing public safety. It seems as
though the Council majority would prefer to have a political
issue by drumming up fear of increased crime, than a solution.
For the record, while there have been several widely
reported incidents over the past several weeks, I have
not been provided with any data indicating that crime in
Hoboken is actually on the rise. I have asked Chief Falco to
provide the necessary data to determine the actual facts, and based on that information will take all necessary steps to
maintain the highest possible level of public safety.
Instead of focusing on the real issues facing Hoboken,
Councilwoman Mason, without any advance notice to anyone
except perhaps her allies on the City Council, introduced
legislation intended to slash my salary and that of the City’s
directors by an additional 15% – 30%, well below the levels
needed to attract qualified people for these positions.
Please recall that immediately after taking office as
Acting Mayor, I myself cut my own salary and that
of the directors by 10%.
Apparently Mrs. Mason’s commitment to government
transparency takes a back seat to her urgent need
to grandstand and create another false issue for her
next mailer.
She explained that normal procedures should be
suspended and an immediate vote be taken due to the
“urgency” involved in getting Council Members “on the
record” on this issue.
Fortunately, more responsible heads prevailed and the
legislation failed by a 5-3 vote.
Dirty Tricks
Last week, Matt Calicchio, the Russo/Mason political
operative who 4 years ago falsely accused me of
assaulting him while I was walking my dog, was
caught on videotape removing Jen Giattino’s signs
from a business establishment.
It has been reported that the business owner has stated
that Mr. Calicchio falsely claimed that he was doing so
at Jen’s request to prevent a $100 fine.
There have been reports that similar incidents occurred
involving Eric Kurta signs in the 1st Ward. Apparently
Mr. Calicchio is providing his unsavory services to
Councilman Giacchi and Councilwoman Castellano,
as well as to the rest of the Russo/Mason team.
All this highlights the importance of the upcoming elections, both School Board tomorrow and City Council on May 10.
Please spread the word and get out and vote.
Thanks for listening.
Dawn
