Our Digital Archive from 2000 – 2016
Dear Editor: Many voters in Hoboken are settling for the lesser of evils in this mayoral election because they feel an independent can’t win. This is groupthink and only true if you let it be true. I’m offering a new approach to running our city. I’m offering to retool our government from the ground up. …
Dear Editor, This Tuesday I am hiring for Ryn Melberg for Mayor of Hoboken, and I am urging my fellow Hoboken voters to do the same. I chose to be Ryn’s campaign manager because I know she is the best qualified candidate to fix Hoboken’s finances and get us back on the path to independence …
Dear Editor: I grew up on First and Jefferson, and was very fortunate to embark on a 29-year management career at one of the world’s largest insurance companies. In 1997 when the Mayor asked me to volunteer my services to give back to the community I love, I took on the challenge. Now that I’m …
Continue reading “Pasquale: I’m proud of my work for the HHA”
Dear Editor: Tuesday, May 12th, represents an historic opportunity for Hoboken to elect Dawn Zimmer for Mayor and Carol Marsh, Dave Mello, and Ravi Bhalla for City Council. As a slate we have both deep community ties and the independence to make the changes that Hoboken needs. As a member of the Hoboken City Council …
Dear Editor: Hello my name is Timothy Occhipinti and I am an independent candidate running for Hoboken city council. As an independent, I will not be beholden to the agenda of any political party or any incumbent officials. I will not sacrifice my ideals or principles to win this election. I want to bring positive, …
Continue reading “Occhipinti offers forward-thinking leadership”
Dear Editor: I am happy to endorse my friend Beth Mason for Mayor. I came to Hoboken almost 25 years ago, like Beth, and like Beth and her husband Ricky who are raising their daughters Shipley and Virginia here, we’re raising our girls here too. Beth has served as Second Ward Councilwoman since 2007. I …
Dear Friends, Family and Neighbors: As you know, Hoboken continues to face many great challenges, and with city-wide elections next week, Hoboken’s next Mayor must have not only the right position on issues but must also possess the ability to work with diverse constituents – our community as a whole– to achieve common goals. Again, …
Dear Editor: There are three things that would make me move my family out of Hoboken and into the suburbs: 1. Exorbitant property taxes 2. Lack of open space for my children to play in 3. A poor performing public school system denying my children a good education Now that “Kids First” has the controlling …
Dear Editor: I have known Beth Mason for a long time and wish to express the strongest possible endorsement for her for Mayor of Hoboken. Over the years I have seen Beth stand up time and time again to fight for the improvement of people’s lives in this community. She has passionately dedicated her life …
To the residents of Hoboken: Hoboken First is registered with the State of New Jersey as a non-profit organization, thus can not endorse candidates for any office or contribute money to candidates for any office. Hoboken First has not endorsed any candidates for office in Hoboken’s municipal elections. However, an overwhelming number of the members …