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Report: Hudson County throws out a dozen Vote-by-Mail ballots

According to a story on the Hudson County View, the Hudson County Board of Elections tossed out about a dozen Vote-by-Mails to this point.

This is far less than the hundreds which saw a similar fate back in the citywide mayoral race in 2013.

In 2013, there was somewhat of a duel between the mayoral candidates: Ruben Ramos, backed by Michael Russo and Tim Occhipinti who was supported by Frank “Pupie” Raia.

The vast majority of votes tossed for multiple reasons were the Pupster VBMs in the fourth ward area of the Hoboken Housing Authority. Read More...

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Guest of the Stable: Jay Zeke Master Litigator on the Hoboken Election

I’m sure you all know me from Channel 78 where my hard work and legal brilliance has put an end to all of my various clients’ careers on Channel 78. But as the old saying goes, when one door closes, another ship sinks. So I’m here today to offer my perspective on one of the important races that will be decided in your city today.

Full disclosure, I’m not just giving an endorsement, I will be following it as well as I believe I am going to be voting on behalf of something like 12 people through some arrangement that I am not supposed to ask about and am happy not to. Read More...

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Beth Mason told to leave Calabro School voting poll

The polls are open and an early report of a problematic opening at the Brandt School rectified but others reports have arrived of a different more troublesome scourge.

Beth Mason based on one unconfirmed report, for reasons unknown went to the Calabro School polling station. She does not vote in that location and it’s unknown why she felt compelled to be there as it’s in the sixth ward. Perhaps it can be summed up in two words: Jen Giattino. Reports from the sixth ward highlight the disgusted reaction of Hoboken residents to the foul four mailers paid with the unaccounted funding of a PAC “Real Democrats for Hoboken.” The day before the fourth mailer, MSV actually predicted another would arrive based on the Beth Mason fabrication saying Jen Giattino attended the 2014 Super Bowl on the taxpayers dime.  Most observers conclude the fabrications were part of a paid effort by the Mason family checkbook as there’s no funds beyond $300 known to be available to the PAC connected to John Keim (Chairman) and Ines Garcia Keim (Treasurer). Beth Mason was turned away from the Calabro School Polling Station and had to leave.
Beth Mason exiting the Calabro School polling station in
Councilwoman Jen Giattino’s sixth ward. Mason was turned
away and told to leave.

Talking Ed Note: Initial problems and a slow start at the Brandt School polling location were fixed but there’s already been a report of the Hoboken Police Department being called in at the Hudson Tea Building.

A reported Peter Biancamano campaign person and Frank “Pupie” Raia associate was said to be at the fulcrum of an issue with loud arguing about electioneering at the polls.  The beautiful day as MSV was out and about early had an undertone of Horse Sense: today would be “contentious.”  =&0=& =&1=& Councilman Peter Cunningham stated there’s 200 Vote-by-Mail ballots he attributes to his opponent’s campaign, Eduardo Gonazalez who is running on the Russo faction Carmelo Ticket. MSV spoke to a senior member of the Eduardo Gonzalez campaign this morning. They would neither confirm nor deny the figure of 200 attributed to Peter Cunningham.  As many know, there’s been suspect direction from the Ruben Ramos campaign to have Vote-by-Mail voters go to the polls today and vote on a provisional ballot. How such a recommendation is legal is unclear.
Council members Peter Cunningham and Jen Giattino at a 2012 council meeting as Beth Mason arrived late with a wry smile the night the Nazi Truck was parked right outside the meeting of City Hall running a venomous attack video against the council members featuring a Nazi flag. Beth Mason has never denied her role in the Nazi Truck nor apologized for the attack on her council colleagues or responded to a requested apology from Hoboken rabbis.
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It’s been a long and grueling two weeks of campaigning.  Quite frankly, it’s been a long and grueling 8 years to turn Hoboken around on so many fronts.  We are at a serious turning point for our City, and it’s offensive my opponent claims I have done nothing over 8 years.   Read More...

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For NJ Assembly: MSV endorses Annette Chaparro

Today Hoboken will see an election for a NJ Assembly representative replacing the problematic and controversial Carmelo Garcia. It’s a day for new starts, new voices and someone who of humble origins will seek to represent all of Hoboken with dignity, honor and class. MSV endorses and asks other independent voters to join with Republicans and Democrats to vote for Hoboken’s own Annette Chaparro. Today is a good day. Please join MSV in voting for Annette Chapparo!
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Dawn Zimmer: ‘My voting endorsements today’

Hoboken’s Mayor Dawn Zimmer announces:




Dear Friends,

Good morning! Today is Election Day and I hope you all take a few minutes to go vote in this very important election!

I am happy to be supporting Mike DeFusco in Ward 1, Tiffanie Fisher in Ward 2, Dana Wefer in Ward 4, Councilman Peter Cunningham in Ward 5, and Councilwoman Jen Giattino in Ward 6. 

In the Board of Education elections, I hope you will join me in support of the Reach Higher slate of Tom Kluepfel, Sheillah Dallara and Addys Velez.

Additionally, I am also supporting Annette Chaparro and Assemblyman Raj Mukherji for the 33rd District General Assembly election.

As I wrote yesterday, local elections are often more important to our everyday lives than national elections, so I hope you’ll come out and vote today! Polls are open until 8 p.m.

Thank you and have a great day!

Sincerely,

Mayor Dawn Zimmer Read More...

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BoE trustee Monica Stromwall: Vote for Tom Kluepfel, Sheillah Dallara & Addys Velez – 2, 4, 6

Dear Friends,

Many of you know how much I value and believe in education…it can change the lives of children, families, and communities. Education can provide essential services like meals for children that may go hungry or provide that one child who may find a love of learning and carry on the vocation. Education can spark creativity that may lead to new inventions or bring people and communities together for a greater cause. Education is what can build our communities and strengthen our economy; education is the key to our future.

I implore you, my friends, to help me build a better future for my own children, my friends, and neighbors children by casting your vote with me for: Thomas Kluepfel (2), Sheillah Dallara (4), and Addys Velez (6)

These 3 candidates are dedicated parents, volunteers and believers that Hoboken deserves the very best educational system and will continue with all the progress that has been made!

Please help me by voting tomorrow 2-4-6 and spread the word!


With gratitude,
Monica Stromwall 
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Guest of the Stable: Mr. X – Know your voting rights

The following is a personal account on voting rights from an MSV reader, Mr. X.
This submission is his personal account.

On Election Day 2014, when my wife and I went to vote, we were asked for identification even though we had voted in Hoboken numerous times in the past. There was absolutely no reason why the poll worker should have asked for ID. Attempts to deny people’s right to vote by unnecessarily requiring identification is a common voter suppression tactic. It’s sad that the Old Guard of Hoboken has resorted to such dirty tactics. Here are two helpful links with information on when you might legitimately need to provide identification and other voting-related information: http://www.nj.gov/state/elections/voting-information-faq.html http://www.njelections.org/co-polling-posters/bill-rights-poster-(hud)part-1-2-101012.pdf If you encounter any suspicious behavior at the polls or blatant voting irregularities, you can report these to the US Department of Justice by phone at (800) 253-3931 or by email: voting.section@usdoj.gov. It may also be worth contacting the Hudson County Clerk’s Office: http://www.hudsoncountyclerk.org/elections/. Stand strong against the forces of corruption. Justice will prevail.
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The face of Hoboken voter fraud peeled back

According to another report broken earlier today by Grafix Avenger, the lid blown off Vote-by-Mail collected at 400 First Street with Hudson County Board of Election investigators has led to blow back and an odd but telling response from council candidate Ruben Ramos.

The report in part highlights action urged by Vote-by-Mail voters who may see their vote thrown out for unstated reasons.

How does the Ruben Ramos campaign know about all these problematic Vote-by-Mail voters, it’s coming out in the Old Guard dirty wash so they are forced to issue a flyer?

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See the breaking Grafix Avenger story here:
https://hobokenhorse.com/2015/11/ramos-tries-to-neutralize-countys-vbm.html

Grafix Avenger has come out and asked voters to support 2, 4, 6 on the Hoboken BoE:


Tom Kluepfel,  Sheillah Dallara and Addys Velez. Read More...

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From the desk of Hoboken Council President Ravi Bhalla:



Dear Friends,

Hoboken’s City Council Elections are tomorrow, November 3rd! 

I was hoping for a few minutes of your time to tell you about who I am supporting. Please feel free to forward this message on to other members of the community. Elections are always close in Hoboken, and your vote makes a difference! 1st Ward: Michael DeFusco  I am happy to be supporting Mike DeFusco, a Commissioner on Hoboken’s Zoning Board of Adjustment. Running against a long time incumbent, DeFusco has highlighted the flaws of the current 1st Ward Councilwoman’s voting record. Mike has run a truly positive, issue-based campaign, and has put forth alternatives and his own ideas on how his fresh voice will spruce up our City with innovative new plans – the way campaigns should be! To learn more about Mike’s campaign, check out his website here: 

http://www.mikedefusco.com Read More...