IT’S NEVER best for one political party to hold every local government office. As well-intentioned as officials may be, complete control by the same party often leads to patronage hires and decisions based on what’s good for party interests, not necessarily the public at large. While one-party dominance of a Freeholder Board may make sense depending on the freeholders — it does this year in Passaic County — it does not in Bergen County.
That’s why we support the three Republicans seeking seats on the Bergen County Freeholder Board, incumbent Maura DeNicola, former Freeholder John J. Driscoll and Robert DiDio.
Bergen County Freeholder: Mitchell, Tyburczy and Ortiz-Berger
Assemblyman Robert Auth New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District. Assemblywomen Holly Schepisi New Jersey’s 39th Legislative District.
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By Paul Nichols
Friday, Oct 30, 2015
When thinking of who to vote for in the 2015 election for Bergen County Freeholder we must look ahead. This year three seats on the board of seven are on the ballot, all three are currently held by Democrats who make up a 5-2 majority.
In 2016 voters again will choose three people to represent them on the board however two of those seats include the two republicans who currently make up the minority. Simply put, a victory for the Democrats in 2015 means two years of Democrat control of the Freeholder Board as well as the office of County Executive.
To operate properly government requires a system of checks and balances. The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders is an important and necessary means of oversight in our form of government in Bergen County.
While the Freeholder Board has little control over the day-to-day operation of our county’s government it acts as a financial backstop overseeing the County’s purse.
NOVEMBER 1, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2015, 1:21 AM
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Here are the candidates running for municipal and county office in Tuesday’s elections across Bergen, Passaic and Morris counties. (D) denotes a Democrat; (G) Green Party; (I) independent; (L) Libertarian; (R) Republican. Asterisks indicate an incumbent. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
OCTOBER 31, 2015 LAST UPDATED: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2015, 9:21 AM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN
STAFF WRITER |
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The candidates for Bergen County freeholder stuck close to the core issues of their campaigns in their third and final debate Friday evening.
Democratic incumbents Steve Tanelli, Tracy Zur and Thomas Sullivan talked about saving money and making government more efficient by folding the County Police into the Sheriff’s Office. But they also spoke about having restored funds for education and the need to improve transportation and deal with the heroin epidemic.
Republican challengers John Mitchell, Ken Tyburczy and Daisy Ortiz-Berger hammered away at their main issues of property taxes, spending and debt. They vowed to reduce taxes through a “zero-based” budget process that requires every dollar be justified and a 1-percent cap on increases in new spending.
And Libertarian Peter Rohrman pledged to cut programs such as senior lunches, sell Bergen Regional Medical Center and privatize other county services. He also reiterated his call for an investigation into complaints against the office of Prosecutor John Molinelli, who indicated this week that he expects to step down soon after being informed he is being replaced by Governor Christie.
Zur said fostering more shared services is the key to controlling spending. “That is the only way we’re going to keep taxes down,” she said. She also cited the need for more job creation.
Tyburczy countered that high property taxes are driving jobs out of the county.
“I believe if we can get the debt down, we can create jobs,” he said.
Rohrman noted that freeholders from both parties unanimously approved a budget that increased taxes by 4.3 percent this year.
“Libertarians like to say ‘No,’” he said. “I will not vote for any increases.”
Debate season gets under way this week, with candidate forums for Bergen County Freeholder, Assembly and several local races all scheduled this month. John C. Ensslin, The Record Read more
Candidate Forum in Village Hall Courtroom Sponsored by the League of Women Voters The District 40 State Assembly Candidates forum will be held on October 26 th 7:30pm in the Village Hall Courtroom
Top 10 reasons Tracy Zur Tom Sullivan and Steve Tannelli should be voted OUT of office and Bergen County residents should vote for all of column one including John Mitchell ,Daisy Ortiz Berger and Ken Tyburczy for Bergen County Freeholder.
10. The democrats raised your taxes 4.3% this year.
9. The democrats wanted to tax school districts for use of County parks.
8. The democrats are wasting a million dollars on an ice skating rink when other issues are much more pressing.
7. Bergen Regional is understaffed and workers are being attacked the democrats solution is to add more members to committee of cronies to do nothing but talk about problems.
6. The democrats say they are for a minimum wage of 15.00 an hour but don’t even offer that to campaign workers.
5.The democrats refuse to take action on Bergen County prosecutor Mollinelli despite lawsuits mounting and questions about lost evidence.
4. The democrats refused to let a victim of a sexual crime be heard at a public freeholder meeting because the doctor accused of the crime gave a 500000 donation to their former boss.
3.Over 10000 jobs left the state this summer.
2. Sullivan is an appointed yes man. He has never been elected and will vote whatever way Tedesco wants. Tedesco has taxed people as a Freeholder Mayor and County executive and will continue to do so if you allow his politically appointed yes man to stay in office.
1. John Mitchell has a proven track record both balancing your budget without a tax increase as well as working in a two party system as chairman of finance. He also worked on behalf of the disabled community which I am a member of as well as for seniors and veterans. He doesn’t make empty promises he delivers solid solutions. On November 3rd bring John Mitchell back with the rest of Column one. They will restore honor and integrity back while putting the voters interests before the special interests.
Labor leader Thomas J. Sullivan Jr. takes oath to fill Bergen County freeholder vacancy
JANUARY 28, 2015, 8:36 PM LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2015, 10:06 PM
BY JOHN C. ENSSLIN
STAFF WRITER |
THE RECORD
HACKENSACK — Bergen County’s newest freeholder, labor leader Thomas J. Sullivan Jr., was sworn in Wednesday, vowing to “listen to everyone’s voice.”
Flanked by his family, Sullivan took the oath of office administered by County Executive and fellow Democrat James Tedesco during the board meeting.
Sullivan was chosen Sunday by members of the county Democratic Committee to fill the seat vacated by Tedesco on Jan. 1. He would next have to run in the November election to serve the last remaining year on Tedesco’s three-year term.
“I can’t think of somebody that would represent the people of Bergen County, and all the people of Bergen County, better than Tom,” Tedesco said.
Tedesco previously had sworn Sullivan in at a private ceremony in the freeholder chambers on Monday morning.
Freeholder Candidate Bernie Walsh with Rep Scott Garrett
Support for Bernadette Walsh for Bergen County Freeholder
October 31, 2014 Last updated: Friday, October 31, 2014, 12:31 AM
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Support for Bernadette Walsh
William M. Corcoran
To the Editor:
Like many of you, I have watched the political career of Ridgewood’s own Bernadette Walsh blossom. She served the Ridgewood Council with distinction. Her no nonsense style and friendly demeanor has made her firm yet approachable. Her decisions on the council were always backed with fact and thoughtfulness. We now have the opportunity to have her advocate for Ridgewood once again by helping elect her to the Bergen County Freeholder Board.
The Record endorses Robert Avery and Bernadette Walsh for Bergen County freeholder The Record: Bergen County freeholders
OCTOBER 29, 2014 LAST UPDATED: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014, 7:25 AM THE RECORD
OPPORTUNITY beckons for Bergen County Republicans. Unlike last year, when Republicans were fighting merely to retain a minority of seats on the county Freeholder Board, the GOP can take control of the board by winning two open seats next Tuesday.
The Republican candidates are Robert Avery, a onetime Municipal Court judge in Ridgefield, and Bernadette Walsh, a former member of the Ridgewood Village Council.
Bergen County Republicans have chosen Bob Avery and Bernie Walsh as candidates for Freeholder
March 20,2014
the staff of the Ridgewood blogThe Bergen County Republican convention voting :Bob Avery 456
Bernie Walsh 336
Diedra Paul 277
It was a three way race at BCRO headquarters in downtown Hackensack.
Ridgewood Councilwoman Bernadette Walsh; Robert Avery, a Ridgefield lawyer, and Dierdre Paul, an Englewood educator and author.
The pair of Walsh and Avery bested , Paul and will run on the line with incumbent Republican Executive Kathe Donovan,against Ganz and Voss who are running on the Bergen County Democratic Committee line with Freeholder James Tedesco, who is opposing Donovan.
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