Dear Editor:
Enforcing the Curfew Law is 2013 Ward A City Council Candidate top priority! Last month, I announced I will be running for a City Council seat in Jersey City particularly Ward A- Greenville. I would like to share with you my top concern, which is Jersey City Youth. Enforcing the curfew law will be on the top of my agenda. I’m tired of being ignored about this issue from City Hall. I still remember to this day what the Police Chief told me, he said ‘There isn’t enough money’. While I was speaking to him at the City address, I couldn’t believe he told me that. In my head, I’m thinking children/teens are so important to society. By him saying that seemed as he didn’t care. There are some nights I walk home from light rail and I see young kids out. Once I saw a little kid get drugs from a grown man. What is going on in our community. Does anyone care? Jersey City needs to do whatever it takes to save our youth. Just like in Newark, this summer they are really enforcing their curfew law with help from the community and churches. Jersey City needs to follow. I do understand some kids/teens are on streets for a reason, they could be in an unstable environment at home. Each ward in Jersey City should have a 24 hr shelter for kids/teens to go to for help. This is another plan I will be looking into. Lastly, I’m thrilled to run in 2013 in Ward A. I’m ready to lead, reform and inspire Greenville.
Demetrius Terry
2013 Ward A Greenville City Council Candidate terryforcouncil@aol.com 201-780-1192