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I am running to help restore integrity and accountability to the Council.
Our City is at a crossroads. We can continue the progress that was made during the Giuliani era, or we can return to the time when crime rates were high, public services were poor, and “for sale” signs dominated our neighborhood. I want to be in the Council to help maintain our quality of life.
I am convinced that the vast majority of the present Council does not share our values. They have chosen to raise taxes during an economic downturn. This will not stimulate the economy. Instead, many of us will again shop in New Jersey, and in some cases, move there.
For five years our community was well represented by Marty Golden in the Council. He made sure that our voices were heard at City Hall. His replacement in the Council has failed to represent our community’s interests. Instead, he has gone along with the tax and spend City Council leadership. We need a Councilmember who will stand up for us.
We also need someone who we can trust. Vincent Gentile made opposing tax increases his campaign theme. Yet, his first major votes in the Council were to raise taxes. He said one thing to get elected-and then did the opposite.
This is not his first flip flop. As State Senator he took conflicting positions on major issues. As Councilman, he attacks a rent law he backed in the Senate. When I’m in the Council you’ll know where I stand.
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