Dear Editor:
Property taxes are too high and getting higher, the level of crime is unacceptable, and our city is run like it is 1911 and not 2011.
Corruption, double dipping, patronage and cronyism are interfering with the city’s ability to thrive and move forward. Fleeing residents has led to the dismal 3 percent population growth reflected in the decennial 2010 Census despite a development boom of historic proportions.
I am running for Jersey City Council At-Large in the Nov. 8 special election with a simple mission: to improve the decisions made by our city. I will bring a clear, common sense vision and sound management approach to help solve our problems and build on our opportunities. The needs of the residents will be central to my considerations and actions.
With your support, we can –
• Ban campaign contributions in city offices
• Implement a strict government ethics code
• Implement community based policing.
• Eliminate semi-autonomous agencies for substantial cost savings and improved accountability
• Bring planning tools to the budget process
• Create a multi-year financial plan supported by a Municipal Budget Commission
• Subject Tax Abatement agreements to rigorous review by a budget commission
• Implement a functional Shade Tree Commission
• Implement bike lanes
• Fix the Journal Square taxi stand to provide residents with the service they deserve
• Fix the entertainment ordinance allowing bars and restaurants to offer live entertainment
• Provide improved notification to property owners subject to redevelopment plans
• Have stronger tools to encourage interim use for large vacant lots
• Development of a public market
Let us speak with one voice for a safer, more vibrant city, for stable taxes and sensible spending, for sound solutions.
Please vote on Nov. 8 for ONE Jersey City.
Daniel Levin
Council At-Large Candidate
www.onejerseycity.org