This is so beyond the pale that one is compelled to check with another source before commenting as one would simply not think that Paul Vag’s letter was for real. Paul Vag says “you can come join my public debate” but he insists “so long as you pledge to accept my views.” NO candidate should accept an ultimatum or a demand like this. This is what you expect in North Korea where everyone gets one vote for one candidate, the exulted leader. Its not America, and it is certainly not the Village of Ridgewood.
Have these people no sense of shame? Have they no sense of decency? Have they no pride in themselves? Is there no shred of dignity left in these cronies, or did the loss in the last election mortally wound them beyond any hope of repair that they should stoop this low.
Clearly, the downtown developers are are desperate and concerned over losing money in their business interests to have gone to this depth. I would like to see which cowardly candidate accepts this demand – – which one of them pledges their dignity in exchange for votes.
I would like to see each and every one of the candidates stand up and denounce this assault on our democracy. They have all been mouthing the words “independence” “progress” “whats right for our Village.” Well, now is the chance to stand up and give meaning to those words. It won’t take any courage or any strength. It will simply take common sense to say “no, Paul, I don’t won’t any part of you, your petty partisan politics or your childish, pathetic pandering.”
Each and every one of MY three candidates have denounced it.
Vote HACHE VOIGT. WALSH
A candidate for public office should not be signing a pledge from a special interest group. This is just wrong and I am surprised that candidates need to be told this.
If you support garage design D that is fine, just say it. This information is helpful to voters.
In NJ conflict of interest includes:
5) No State officer or employee or special State officer or employee should undertake any employment or service, whether compensated or not, which might reasonably be expected to impair his objectivity and independence of judgment in the exercise of his official duties.
(6) No State officer or employee or special State officer or employee should accept any gift, favor, service or other thing of value under circumstances from which it might be reasonably inferred that such gift, service or other thing of value was given or offered for the purpose of influencing him in the discharge of his official duties.
(7) No State officer or employee or special State officer or employee should knowingly act in any way that might reasonably be expected to create an impression or suspicion among the public having knowledge of his acts that he may be engaged in conduct violative of his trust as a State officer or employee or special State officer or employee.
Who are the members of the group that Paul Vaggianos represents? Is it the Ridgewood Guild? Is this a resident froup or a business group.
They can’t see beyond the $$.
Shame on anyone who was cowed by Vaggianos. Grow a backbone!
(BOYCOT GREEK TO ME)
Rurik Halabys address, John Saracino’s phone number. It’s Slime to Me
^^^ this ^^^ – BOYCOT GREEK TO ME
Did town Property owners get a chance to review that BS UTUBE VIDEO Of other alledged high structures before they were all photo chopped and steeples measured?.Garage is a block house to future crack heads..
“Clearly, the downtown developers are desperate and concerned over losing money in their business interests to have gone to this depth.” Let’s face it, that’s probably the primary reason this guy got involved in Ridgewood politics to begin with. In the overall scheme of things, the future of Ridgewood is a very distant consideration. Just another opportunist.
Paul is turning out to be one big asshole.
I wonder what Becky things about all of this?
BOYCOT GREEK TO ME Who is Becky?
Paul V knows who Becky is………….
Oh I get it 9:30