December 6,2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Roselle Park NJ, Borough councilwoman Charlene Storey quits over the word ‘Christmas’ in tree lighting ceremony. The resignation was applauded by many in the Borough with residents commenting on Facebook ,”The squeaky wheel has gotten the grease too often in this country the last 25 years and I, along with millions, am tired of the American Culture being denigrated. Charlene has her priorities backwards – wasn’t she representing Roselle Park, not her atheist beliefs?” and other saying “Good Riddance Charlene …. You’re an absolute disgrace. Enjoy your 2 minutes of fame. She is EXACTLY what is wrong with America. She is an absolute filthy disgrace.”
Unfortunately for many of her detractors the Councilwoman rescinded her resignation from the council under an agreement with Mayor Carl Hokanson, the two officials announced. Hokanson will create a new committee on diversity in the borough and Storey will chair it and the new name of the event will remain in place.
Once again its seems the scourge of political correctness, coupled with weak willed cowardice has been allowed to trample on our local institutions . After all is not a menorah a menorah then a Christmas tree is a Christmas tree whether you celebrate those holidays or not ;It is what it is as they say .
