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Jan
30
It’s About the People…
Filed Under Election 2008 | Leave a Comment
The best thing about campaigning whether it is as a candidate or as a supporter is the fantastic people that you meet. On the campaign to elect Senator Obama, I have been fortunate to meet many energetic people from across the state. One such person is Mahdi Hemingway of Jersey City. Late last week he was featured in a video by PBS’ NewHour. Let me know what you think.
Jan
29
Ledger: Hillside council members call The Leadership’s conduct into question.
Filed Under Gerald Freedman, In The News, John Kulish, Karen McCoy Oliver, Leonard Gilbert, Nathalie Yafet, The Leadership | Leave a Comment
Infighting over officials’ remarks leaves residents asking for end to feud
BY JASON JETT
The Hillside Township Council leadership’s willingness to work with those who disagree with it is being questioned not only by Mayor Karen McCoy Oliver, but the two independent members of the governing body.
Shelley Bates and Gerald Freedman engaged in terse ex changes with the council president and vice president during a public meeting last week, prompting residents in the audience to call for an end to hostilities.
“This is something of critical importance to township residents, and I just don’t understand how she can sit there and vote ‘no,’” council vice president John Kulish said after Bates cast the dissenting vote on an amendment to the proposed 2008 municipal budget.
“Excuse me, point of order, Mr. council president,” Bates promptly requested.
However, council president Leonard Gilbert ruled Kulish had the right to comment before casting his vote.
Kulish insisted on having his say, stating that the township attorney could be consulted afterward to determine whether his comments were permitted under Robert’s Rules of Order.
When residents later expressed outrage over a lack of respect shown Bates, the lone female on the township council, Gilbert, said, “Everyone knows Councilman Kulish always makes comments before he votes.” Read more
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