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Federal tax exemption is not the only reason a political message on the RJFA email list is unacceptable.

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Federal tax exemption is not the only reason a political message on the RJFA email list is unacceptable. 

Federal tax exemption is not the only reason a political message on the RJFA email list is unacceptable. The group also enjoys semi-official status through the council and Board of Ed and uses taxpayer-supported property.https://www.ridgewoodnj.net/pdf/parksandrec/07FPJAN01.pdf

Village of Ridgewood and Ridgewood Board of Education Athletic Fields and Recreational Facilities Use Policy, January 1, 2007

On page 6:

Category II Permit Use
2A. Co-Sponsored Athletic Organizations
The following volunteer non-profit sports organizations are recognized by the Village Council/BOE and are considered to be co-sponsored by the Parks and Recreation Department/Community School, according to the rules noted below:

Ridgewood Baseball & Softball Association
Ridgewood Biddy Basketball
Ridgewood Hoops Club
***Ridgewood Junior Football Association***
Ridgewood Junior Wrestling
Ridgewood Lacrosse Association
Ridgewood Roller Hockey Association
Ridgewood Soccer Association / Maroons Soccer Club
Ridgewood Community School

The Board of Ed, League of Women Voters, and others have been informed of this breach of trust.

2 thoughts on “Federal tax exemption is not the only reason a political message on the RJFA email list is unacceptable.

  1. The sports groups are out in full force. Just got a “Mid-Season Update from RBSA President Jim Albano” telleing me what’s been going on in RBSA-land but no discussion of their IRS issues which is what I’d really like to know about. I haven’t gotten an RBSA message in years since my kids are already in college.

    Also got another one from a RBSA trustee urging me to vote for Jim Albano because he is the ONLY candidate concerned about our youths (funny, my kids played ALOT of sports with the Knudsen kids and Susan has been the photog for the RHS football and Mike has young ones who will play sports). I never heard Susan or Mike say that didn’t support the recommendations of the open-space committee and I’ve been listening but I could be wrong.

    Disingenous, at best.

  2. MIKE mike mike

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