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Knudsen has shown herself to be a thoughtful and respectful candidate ready to balance the needs of Village sports and recreation programs with those of individual and unique neighborhoods within the Village. Her proposal for the Zabriskie-Schedler property has consistently included active recreation along with much needed preservation of both natural and historical elements.Susan recognizes the historic value of the Zabriskie-Schedler house, believing the Bergen County Historic Society’s interest in preservation of the Dutch frame structure, one of the last of its kind, will be an asset to the Village. She is confident that the property can be developed to include recreational space along with a natural park for the eastside Ridgewood neighborhood, which currently has no Village parks or amenities nearby. Her plan accommodates RBSA/sports needs while greatly improving aesthetics and the quality of life for Village residents in the immediate neighborhood.Susan Knudsen brings a sincere desire to negotiate and compromise and the ability to work with many types of people. She is committed to serving our community as a voice and advocate for all.

We endorse the candidacy of Mike Sedon based on his belief that working with the Bergen County Historical Society to explore saving the structure with complete restoration would be a win for Ridgewood, as the society intends to use the structure to house its collection. Sedon supports the neighbors who oppose clear-cutting of the property and demolition of the historic home. Mike envisions a center to display some of the Society’s artifacts in the restored home, a research library that—coupled with the local collection of historic material at the Ridgewood Library—could attract scholars and students to Ridgewood, making it a destination for those studying early American history and the Revolutionary War.

Mike also believes the land itself can be developed in a balanced family park that addresses the needs of organized sports and neighborhoods in general.

Ridgewood Eastside Development’s unequivocal endorsement comes with great thoughtfulness and understanding of all three candidates for Village Council. Both Knudsen and Sedon have taken a wholehearted interest in the future of Ridgewood by attending Village Council, Planning Board, and other committee meetings for years, as evidenced by their depth of knowledge and command of Village issues along with a personal commitment to better the Village.

We urge Ridgewood residents to join us and vote on Tuesday, May 13, for the two candidates who clearly represent all members of a diverse Ridgewood community: Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon.

Isabella A. Altano

Ridgewood Eastside Development (RED)