Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: We all know the frustrating feeling of taking two steps forward and one step back. Examples of this phenomenon exist in sports, businesses, schools, and families. Unfortunately, it also exists in politics. Recently I was approached by a neighbor who inquired about my Oct. 10 letter to the Hoboken Reporter concerning 4th Ward …
Dear Editor: I stand by my statement of two weeks ago: Mike Lenz is the best choice for City Council and essential to getting a southwest park. While there’s still much to be done to make the park a reality, the one thing that would destroy the prospect forever would be a return to the …
Continue reading “Stuiver: vote for Lenz to keep a reform council”
Dear Editor: I am writing to comment on two letters from this past Sunday’s (Oct.24) edition: I totally agree with Luz Marrero imploring everyone to “bring a little civility to our local politics.” I say we need a lot of civility and common sense in our local politics. Everyone should make an extra effort about …
Continue reading “Sensible voices lead to civility in local politics”
Dear Editor: After years of machine politicians dominating the Hoboken political scene, we finally have an administration under Mayor Dawn Zimmer that represents the best interests of the people of our city. On Nov. 2, I urge Hoboken residents of the 4th Ward to continue the positive movement that has begun in our city and …
Continue reading “Keep City moving forward by supporting Lenz”
Dear Editor: That the surplus in the Hoboken city budget is an emergency fund for unforeseen events was one of my comments at the council meeting of Oct. 6. Little did I know that a collapse would occur at North Sinatra Drive and would be declared a state of emergency by Hudson County and by …
Dear Editor: I’m supporting Michael Lenz for 4th Ward councilman, and I don’t even like him! I have been a property owner in the 4th Ward since 1989, and have known Michael almost that long. If this were a race about personality, I would not be able to support him; however, it is about our …
Continue reading “Lenz is right choice for ‘our city, our ward, and our future’”
Dear Editor: Election Day is Nov. 2, and residents’ votes will matter. Voting is to shape our society so that you and your families can flourish. I know you believe sometimes that it does not make a difference, but I am here to tell you it does. I never thought or wanted anything to do …
Continue reading “To 4th Ward residents: Your vote does matter”
Dear Editor: As the founder of Hoboken Southwest Parks Coalition, and as someone who did live in the 4th Ward from 2000 to 2007 and has been advocating for a SW Park since 2004, I completely disagree with Jake Stuiver’s misleading statement from last week. In his endorsement letter for Mike Lenz, Mr. Stuiver says, …
Continue reading “Hoboken Southwest Parks Coalition fights for SW park; Lenz does not”
Dear Editor: I have called on Michael Lenz to return to taxpayers $4,600 in incentives he receives by opting out of the county health plan and having Hoboken taxpayers pay for his health benefits. In addition to making $24,000 as a part-time Hoboken city councilman, Michael Lenz makes approximately $70,000 at his county patronage job, …
Continue reading “Lenz should return his health benefits bonus”
Dear Editor: Two Hoboken citizen groups, People for Open Government and the Quality of Life Coalition, have conducted public candidates’ forums for the last six years. Before every one of these events, members of the public invariably raise concerns that the event will end up boisterous and undisciplined. This pre-forum anxiety occurred again right before …
Continue reading “Citizen groups facilitate calm discussion between candidates and residents”