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Reader hopes the next 2 years will be an open, honest dialog and a good working relationship on the Village council

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Reader hopes the next 2 years will be an open, honest dialog and a good working relationship on the Village council.

Al Puciarelli has recused himself from these hearings
Morgan Hurley resigned
Cyril Grant resigned
Trisha Connors resigned

The remaining 7 members will be voting on Tuesday, June 17th

Ridgewood council is suppose to have 2 members and therefor 2 votes on the planning board. Al Pucciarelli has correctly recused himself from the Valley hearings as well as the downtown hearings. This has left Ridgewood with only 1 elected representative from council for approximately 90% of the planning board meetings. When the council has it’s reorganization on July 1st, I sincerely hope Al Pucciarelli does the right thing and does not remain on the planning board. The residents of Ridgewood have been denied their representation for far too long. It’s time to have 2 members from council on the planning board that do not need to recuse themselves for the majority of the issues.

I also sincerely hope the remaining council members (Paul Aronsohn, Al Pucciarelli and Gwenn Hauck) will welcome the newly elected members with open arms, fresh minds, and a new beginning, and end the last 2 years of fighting on the council. It has been very disturbing to read and see the way the 5 of them treated each other. The best way to do this is to follow protocol and have the newly elected member with the most votes be sworn in as deputy mayor. This will show everyone their willingness to work with each other. The person with the most votes would be Susan Knudsen. If Ms Knudsen declines, it would then go to Mike Sedon. I hope the Village of Ridgewood can breathe a sigh of relief after the reorganization meeting on July 1st, knowing that the next 2 years will be an open, honest dialog and a good working relationship on the council.

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Village of Ridgewood Municipal Election May 13th


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Village of Ridgewood Municipal Election May 13th 

3 Candidates are running for 2 Village Council seats. 

James Albano , Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon are running for two open seats on the Ridgewood Council.

Polls are open from 6am to 8pm. For election questions, please call the Village Clerk at 201/670-5500 x 201

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Race for two Ridgewood Council seats heats up

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Race for two Ridgewood Council seats heats up

MAY 2, 2014    LAST UPDATED: FRIDAY, MAY 2, 2014, 12:31 AM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER

A standing-room only audience cramped into the Village Hall Court Room on Tuesday night, when the three candidates for Ridgewood Council debated publicly for the final time leading up to the May 13 municipal election.

Of the three candidates, Ridgewood’s electorate will be asked to select two to serve on the governing body for the next four years.

Candidates’ Night allowed Jim Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon to answer specific questions raised by the event sponsor, the Ridgewood League of Women Voters (LWV), and address several unscripted inquiries from the public.

Similar to an event two weeks ago at the Ridgecrest Apartments, the candidates maintained cordial interaction with one another and the audience Tuesday night. Their focus differed, however, as each separated themselves and conveyed distinct messages.

Forum moderator Lucy Heller, who sits on the Northern Valley LWV, posed standard questions to the candidates, asking them for opinions on Ridgewood’s pressing issues: the Valley Hospital expansion plan, downtown housing proposals and Central Business District parking, among other topics.

Resident-submitted questions and issues, which were filtered by Heller, included the development of the former Schedler tract and future safeguarding of municipal funds, in light of the theft of $460,000 in parking meter coins. Several queries raised during an open public portion covered the candidates’ prior municipal voting history and time commitment and their stances on flooding concerns.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/race-for-two-ridgewood-council-seats-heats-up-1.1007304#sthash.3TmsNnAk.dpuf

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After Albano Stumble ,his Supporters take to Name Calling

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After Albano Stumble ,his Supporters take to Name Calling 

Our Guess is these are the same people who sent the Anonymous Email to Mike Sedon’s boss 

But it was obvious it was a set up ! All I’m saying is I’m sure ms Knudsen is not perfect ! She was in on it.

RIdgewood is now filed with a bunch of loony nouveau riche fleabags!!! And Ms. Reynolds and Ms. Knudsen lead the pack. Ms. Reynolds needs to get a life! I grew up in Ridgewood and it is not what it used to be. I made a conscious decision not to live in that town and raise my family because of the type of people that live there.
Anyone with half a brain could see last night that Mr. Albano was set up What does that say about Ms. Knudsen’s character ??

GREAT, no matter what happens we are going to get a newbie in town or possibly two on the council. One who has been here a whole 4 years or the other who has been here 15 years. Neither know the history of this town! This is a real recipe for success. NOT

If you ask me Knudsen came of condescending and arrogant. Didn’t she run for a spot on the BOE or was that her BFF Reynolds and didn’t get elected??? As far as Sedon, he looked like Knudsen’s lap dog….

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Candidates Night for Municipal Election Is Tonight !

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Candidates Night for Municipal Election Is Tonight  

Tuesday, April 29th at 7:30PM

Meet the 3 candidates for Village Council and hear their views! 

The League of Women Voters is holding Candidates Night for the Village Council on Tuesday, April 29 at The Village Hall , Fourth Floor, 131 North Maple Avenue at 7:30.. There are three candidates vying for two open Village Council seats: James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon. There will also be television coverage on Channel 77 for Cablevision users and Channel 34 for Fios users. The League of Women Voters of Ridgewood is a NON PARTISAN, yet political organization whose members become active and informed participants in government. 

The Ridgewood Municipal Election will take place Tuesday, May 13.

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Ridgewood council candidates discuss issues at forum

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Ridgewood council candidates discuss issues at forum

APRIL 17, 2014    LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014, 5:25 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER

The three hopefuls for Ridgewood Council boast different backgrounds and varying work experiences, but all expressed similar concerns and viewpoints during Tuesday morning’s meet the candidates event. The 90-minute program, which took place at the Ridgecrest Apartment complex, was the first open forum that featured all three candidates.

According to Kevin O’Brien, president of the Ridgecrest Board of Trustees, the candidates were furnished with the same three questions at least one week in advance of the discussion. On Tuesday, O’Brien, who moderated the forum, publicly posed the questions to James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon.

Of the three candidates, two will be elected May 13 to serve on Ridgewood’s five-member, non-partisan governing body.

Similar to a political debate, each candidate was allotted a specific amount of time to answer questions, and periods for rebuttal responses were granted. Roughly 20 to 25 residents of various ages listened to the candidates’ opinions on the public’s perception of discord on the Village Council, areas where the municipality can add to or improve quality of life, and the governing body’s role in resolving the Valley Hospital expansion plan.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/ridgewood-council-candidates-discuss-issues-at-forum-1.998602#sthash.bxTk3MKn.dpuf

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Ridgewood council candidates running for two open seats

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Ridgewood council candidates running for two open seats

MARCH 31, 2014    LAST UPDATED: MONDAY, MARCH 31, 2014, 5:25 PM
BY DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER

In less than seven weeks, Ridgewood’s electorate will be tasked with selecting two of its neighbors to serve on the village’s governing body.

Residents James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon each filed completed candidate forms and nominating petitions and will appear on the voter ballots in May.

The three candidates are seeking to replace two departing council members, Thomas Riche and Bernadette Walsh, each of whom opted not to seek another term.

Each seat on the Village Council carries a four-year term.

The Ridgewood News asked the candidates the same series of questions in order to draft brief biographical sketches of each.

The profiles follow in alphabetical order.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/community-news/ridgewood-council-candidates-running-for-two-open-seats-1.838916#sthash.oT5mC5cO.dpuf

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The Preserve Graydon Coalition enthusiastically endorses Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon for Council

Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon for Council

The Preserve Graydon Coalition enthusiastically endorses two of the three candidates for the two open seats in the May 13 Village Council election for their preservationist sensibility.

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Susan Knudsen

How Susan describes herself
I’m Susan Knudsen, a Ridgewood resident for 15 years with my husband and family. My parents and my sister’s family live here, too.With a corporate background and an extensive history of volunteer work throughout the Village, includin g donating photography services for the Jamboree Scholarship Fund, I’m currently Vice-Chairman of the Village’s Zoning Board of Adjustment.

By attending Village Council and Planning Board meetings frequently, I have followed developments in the Village, paying particular attention to the most pressing issues, including the proposed H-Zone and high-density housing. On the Zoning Board since 2011 I have studied the Master Plan document and grown to understand the thoughtful process involved in creating zoning and Village ordinances that affect us all and will continue to do so far into the future.

I believe responsive, responsible, representative government is best for our community. As my next act in town I would like to put my knowledge and experience to the test by serving on your Village Council.

What Susan says about Graydon
The Preserve Graydon Coalition has taken the leading role in preserving one of the Village’s greatest assets, Graydon Pool.

My position on the preservation of Graydon Pool is unequivocal: its uniqueness, tranquil setting, natural beauty and historical significance must be preserved for generations to come.

It is our responsibility as custodians of our Village assets and treasures to ensure that Graydon’s immeasurable value and integrity are never compromised.

Contact information

Website: susanknudsen.com
email: voteknudsen@gmail.com

Request a yard sign, host a meet & greet coffee: 201-312-7420 (Ellen)

Campaign donations: see website above (PayPal or credit card) or send a check to: Susan Knudsen for Village Council, 120 Circle Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450

 

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Michael Sedon

How Michael describes himself
Hello, I am Ridgewood resident Michael Sedon, and I am running for one of the two open seats on the Village Council in the May 13 municipal election.

I am a journalist and wrote for The Ridgewood News from September 2007 to May 2011. I moved to Ridgewood after meeting my beautiful wife Lynn in 2010. Since leaving my post at The Ridgewood News I have continued to attend Village Council and Planning Board meetings as a civic-minded citizen.

When I discovered that incumbents Bernadette Walsh and Thomas Riche were not seeking reelection I decided to run due to concerns with overdevelopment issues facing our Village, maintaining vital infrastructure badly in need of attention and bringing basic services back to an acceptable level.

I feel that my experience as a journalist, especially reporting on municipal government in Ridgewood for nearly four years, and my deep knowledge and understanding of the Village and the issues it faces would be a natural fit on the Village Council.

What Michael says about Graydon
I’ve always felt Graydon is a beautiful, natural swimming pool and park in the heart of our Village.

Having grown up in Pennsylvania before coming to the Village to work at the Ridgewood News, I have enjoyed swimming in many natural areas, but none were as pristine and safe as Graydon.

My step-children swim and play at Graydon as part of the Parks and Recreation’s day camp program in the summer, and I go to Graydon when my schedule allows.

Graydon is a treasure in an increasingly overdeveloped world smothered in concrete, and I would vehemently oppose any changes that would destroy this natural gift.

Contact information
Website: sedonforridgewoodcouncil.com (should be up within a few days)
email: mas677@gmail.com

Request a yard sign, host a meet & greet coffee: email (preferred) with your name/address or call 570-956-3610 (cell)

Campaign donations: see website above (PayPal or credit card) or send a check to: Michael Sedon for Ridgewood Council, 319 Franklin Tpke., Ridgewood, NJ 07450

How to help Susan and Michael get elected
Please support these candidates by posting a lawn sign, offering to host a “meet and greet” coffee hour for your friends and neighbors (important), and making a donation of any size toward their campaigns.

The third candidate, Jim Albano, longtime president of the Ridgewood Baseball & Softball Association, is eager to replace the wooded Schedler plot with a 90-foot baseball field. Those who want this to happen will head for the polls in large numbers.

If you care about preserving our Village, please vote for Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon on Tuesday, May 13.

Swimmingly,

Marcia Ringel and Alan Seiden
Co-Chairs, The Preserve Graydon Coalition, Inc., a nonprofit corporation

“It’s clear—we love Graydon!”

info@PreserveGraydon.org    www.PreserveGraydon.org

email: voteknudsen@gmail.com

Request a yard sign, host a meet & greet coffee: 201-312-7420 (Ellen)

Campaign donations: see website above (PayPal or credit card) or send a c

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Three Ridgewood residents to run for two seats on Village Council

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Three Ridgewood residents to run for two seats on Village Council

MONDAY MARCH 10, 2014, 6:57 PM
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

Three candidates have entered this year’s race for Ridgewood Council, which has two vacancies in May’s municipal election.

Residents James Albano, Susan Knudsen and Michael Sedon each filed for candidacy by Monday’s deadline, according to acting Village Manager Heather Mailander, and will vie for a seat on the non-partisan council. Each spot carries a four-year term.

https://www.northjersey.com/news/249344611_Three_Ridgewood_residents_to_run_for_two_seats_on_Village_Council.html