On Tuesday, Nov. 8, Clinton School in Maplewood was not only host to polling booths where registered voters cast their ballots for township, county and state elections. Clinton students were also busy electing their student government officers for 2011-2012. An experienced and effective body, Clinton’s student government has been an important part of this elementary school for many years. Under the guidance of Lindy Rollo, Clinton’s social worker, the student government consists of four fifth grade officers (President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary) and two class representatives …
Incumbent Sen. Richard J. Codey will compete with Republican challenger William H. Eames on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the N.J. Senate seat representing the 27th District. The race has garnered attention for several reasons: The composition of District 27 has shifted due to recent redistricting that has removed areas with majority Democratic registration, such as Newark and Orange, and added towns with greater Republican registration, such as Chatham Township. Towns now in the 27th District include: Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, …
The League of Women Voters of NJ is offering a breakdown to help New Jerseyans make a decision on whether or the state constitution should be amended to allow for wagering on sports events in New Jersey. The question is as follows: Shall the amendment to Article IV, Section VII, paragraph 2 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, agreed to by the Legislature, providing that it shall be lawful for the Legislature to authorize by law wagering at casinos or gambling houses in Atlantic City and at current or former running and harness horse racetracks on the results of professional, …
Incumbents John McKeon and Mila M. Jasey will compete with Republican challengers Nicole Hagner and Lee Holtzman on Tuesday, Nov. 8 for the N.J. State Assembly seats representing the 27th District. The race has garnered attention because the composition of District 27 shifted after recent redistricting that removed areas with majority Democratic registration, such as Newark and Orange, and added towns with greater Republican registration, such as Chatham. Towns now in the 27th District include: Caldwell, Chatham Township, East Hanover, Essex Fells, Florham Park, Hanover, Harding, Livingston, …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. My decision to run for office was an easy one to make. I have a vision for the role government should play in our lives, and I am eager to serve as the voice for our community as we seek necessary improvements — together. I have often been told that I have an innate leadership quality and civic passion which would serve me well in political office. I see this election as my first opportunity to use my …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. Elected in 2007, Assemblywoman Mila M. Jasey is completing her second term in office. She is a member of the Assembly Education Committee, the Joint Committee on the Public Schools and Vice-Chair of the Housing & Local Government Committee. “I have a responsibility to the citizens whom I am privileged to serve. Every resident is entitled to access to quality health care, a safe affordable place …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. Recently, political gridlock has delayed essential efforts to create jobs, properly fund education and bring economic relief to the middle class — keeping New Jersey residents waiting for help that’s needed right now. As a public servant I have always aimed to fight the useless delay caused by partisan bickering. Instead, I’ve worked together with Democrats and Republicans to get things done. As a …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. My career has been defined by my willingness to work with others in a bipartisan approach to get results for the people that elected me. That is why recently 16 Republican leaders in Morris and Essex Counties and The Recorder family of papers endorsed me for election to the State Senate. They understand, as I have always believed -- that so many issues are not Democratic issues or Republican issues, …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. The need for change in New Jersey is clear. I am running for office because I listen to the concerns of our residents, and I am willing to tackle our difficult issues with the resolve needed to make New Jersey a substantially and sustainably better state to live and work. I was born and raised in New Jersey, live in Chatham and work in East Hanover, so I understand the problems that families and …
Patch has asked all political candidates running for public office in the general election on November 8, 2011, to supply statements of up to 500 words giving their qualifications and platform. A New Jersey native, I can bring years of entrepreneurial and statewide public policy experience to work for you in Trenton where I will help the Governor solve our state’s problems. In fact, I recently received endorsements from Governor Christie, Congressman Rodney Frelinghuysen and the Daily Record. The Governor said, “To help me stay the course of recovery that I’ve set for New Jersey, I need Bill …
