June 25,2016
by Derek Schnure
Ridgewood Nj, this was taken from “it takes a Ridgewood Village ” Facebook page :
I just wanted to comment on the past two elections here in Ridgewood. We have seen the power of social media drive the results of the VC and Referendum contests. In the past, the public would have been spoonfed much more information from those in power (i.e. through such cultivated media such as the Ridgewood News, VOR email blasts, regular politics as usual campaigning).
The “little guy” is now able to counter the misinformation and party politics, at least at the local level, through such forums as this FB group, the Ridgewood Blog, etc.
It is very interesting how much information came out on the Mayor’s plans that never would have been revealed but for these forums.
It’s pretty cool and empowering! Unfortunately, it’s not really working on a state or national level yet…