Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: During my two terms as a Commissioner on Hoboken’s Zoning Board of Adjustment, I’ve been honored to represent you on land use projects that impact all aspects of our community. I’ve voted on projects that maintain our city’s charm while ensuring our neighborhoods move forward responsibly. I’ve advocated for small business and to …
Continue reading “Bringing ideas, compromise and vision to City Council”
Dear Editor: In the past few months, white poles have appeared in many Hoboken intersections. It appears not much thought was given to their need, expense and aesthetics, as well as the tremendous loss of valuable parking spaces in a community that desperately needs more parking, not less. Besides robbing us of these spaces, did …
Dear Editor: I want to personally thank the Quality of Life Coalition and the Hudson Reporter for hosting the City Council Candidate debates. These debates are a great way for residents to get to know the candidates better that are running in this upcoming November 3rd election. After participating in both debates, I recognize that …
Dear Editor: We believe that the Hoboken District Public Schools have truly become child-centric centers of student achievement; we know, because our children are actually in the schools and thriving. We believe it is critical to maintain this course of improvement in the face of funding constraints. And we believe that the measure of a …
Dear Editor: Weeks ago 6th Ward City Council candidate Carmelo Garcia wrote a letter in this space in which he devoted an entire paragraph to complaining about the City’s high litigation costs, implying that those costs were somehow the “fault” of Mayor Zimmer and incumbent Councilwoman Jen Giattino. I have lived in the 6th Ward …
Dear Editor: Some of you may have already witnessed the restoration of the Columbus Park promenade in all its splendorous beauty. To fully appreciate the long-term care necessary in preserving the architectural intent and maintaining the park’s beauty, it is significant to note that it took eighteen months of planning, scoping and roll out to …
Dear Editor: Previously, I wrote to express my enthusiastic support for the re-election of 5th Ward Councilman Peter Cunningham and 6th Ward Councilwoman Jen Giattino, two proven leaders with extraordinary records of accomplishment. Today, I write in support of three excellent candidates seeking their first terms on the City Council: Mike Defusco in the 1st …
Continue reading “Mayor Zimmer endorses for council and board”
Dear Editor: As an owner of Hoboken’s new bookshop, Little City Books, where we sell The Hoboken Chicken Emergency in impressive numbers, I must respectfully take issue with your headline, “How would your councilperson deal with a killer chicken?” Henrietta, the chicken in question, is no killer. Just large, for a chicken. Sincerely, Kate Jacobs …
Dear Editor: As City Council president, I am privileged to play a small role in much of the progress Hoboken has seen over the last six years. Getting our municipal financial house in order allowed us to focus on longer term goals such as saving the hospital from closure, shepherding an internationally recognized plan to …
Dear Editor: In my last letter, I talked about my original campaign goal to greatly improve the 4th Ward’s quality of life. We worked together to make our ward a place where we are proud to raise a family, work or run a business. I highlighted our quality of life achievements in the ward. Including …
Continue reading “Vote Occhipinti and keep the 4th Ward moving forward”