May 7,2018
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Ridgewood Nj, don’t think this Village Council Election is all about high density house and forced over development ,think again ,Harwin is bragging all over the internet on her endorsement of “high density” Senator Loretta Weinberg.
Weinberg has continually promoted over development in Bergen County .
Harwin: So grateful to be endorsed by Loretta Weinberg, NJ State Senate Majority Leader and women’s leadership pioneer.
“Now, more than ever, we need to elect strong, progressive women, and it is in that spirit that I hope Alexandra Harwin gets elected to the Ridgewood Council. She’s smart. She’s thoughtful. And she would bring to Village Hall a welcome mix of energy, passion and integrity. Ridgewood is lucky to have Ali Harwin. I hope you vote for her on Tuesday, May 8.”
— Senator Loretta Weinberg — with Alexandra Harwin and Loretta Weinberg.
Senate Democrats Block Cardinale’s Efforts to Provide Affordable Housing Relief
June 20, 2017
Citing pleas from both local officials and residents who are concerned with the cost and impact of building thousands of new units of affordable housing on their little remaining open space, Senator Gerry Cardinale (R-39) attempted to force Senate votes yesterday on a pair of bills he sponsors that would provide temporary relief to municipalities. Both efforts were immediately blocked by the majority Senate Democrats.
Senate Democrats blocked votes on a pair of bills sponsored by Sen. Gerry Cardinale that would provide affordable housing relief to municipalities. (Pixabay)
“We’ve heard repeatedly from mayors, councilmembers, and residents that their towns cannot absorb the thousands of units that the Fair Share Housing Center has demanded they build,” said Cardinale. “It’s clear that the Legislature must regain control of a housing policy that the New Jersey Supreme Court has recklessly advanced beyond its mandate and at the expense of property taxpayers and local communities. I’m saddened that New Jersey Democrats continue to support an activist Court that wants to pave over New Jersey.”
The bills Cardinale attempted to advance, S-3080 and S-3081, would impose a moratorium on affordable housing litigation and establish an “Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission,” respectively.
Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg stood on both occasions for Senate Democrats to table Cardinale’s motions to relieve his bills from the stalled committee process and bring them to the Senate floor for consideration.
“There aren’t too many people in Bergen County who are happy with the expensive affordable housing policies that Majority Leader Weinberg continues to defend,” said Cardinale. “I’m surprised she’s fighting so vigorously for overdevelopment, crowded schools, and higher property taxes throughout Bergen County.”
Cardinale’s efforts on the Senate floor followed a well-attended public meeting held by the 39th District legislators last week to hear the substantial concerns of public officials.
Assemblywoman Holly Schepisi and Assemblyman Bob Auth (both R-39) sponsor the identical versions of Cardinale’s bills in the General Assembly, A-4666 and A-4667, and have been strong advocates for affordable housing reform.
“The Fair Share Housing Center has issued local municipal obligations that would require just about every open field and every wooded lot in Bergen County to be replaced with high-density housing,” added Cardinale. “Democrats may be happy with that, but we’re not. We’ll keep fighting to preserve our towns and protect our property taxpayers.”
Welcome to Fort Lee….!
Anyone who still believes that the Democratic party doesn’t have a big thumb on the scales of this so-called non-partisan election is sadly mistaken. This endorsement, along with the involvement of the clearly Democratic election advisor Publitics are just a fraction of the evidence.
Wonder why Caren Turner didn’t endorse her also?
She was the last strong woman Loretta Weinberg endorsed.
In case you didn’t see how that ended.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YwxDpuEseQ
Endorsed by someone who invested with Bernie Madoff, speaks volumes.
We would go from Big Al the Developers’ Pal to big Allie the Developers’. ALLY.. DONT let harwin and Willett win. Disaster if they do.
It’s a shame that candidate Harwin still doesn’t get it. Tip O’Neill said “All politics is local.” and it could not be truer in this election. Democrats, Republicans and independents come together in Ridgewood to support Villlage and local issues, regardless of county, state and national politics. My suggestion to her is to stop trying to curry favor with party politicos and immerse herself in Village activities. Then, if she has a better plan, it will resonate with the citizens of Ridgewood.
That’s it? An endorsement from a state senator who doesn’t even live here? Has she been endorsed by anyone who can actually vote for her in this election?
Follow the money….
This senile old bag stole 2 BILLIION from the gas tax increase that was suppose to fix roads….its earmarked for the light rail extension from Hudson county to englewood so her constituents can go mug the rich millennials in Hoboken. What a pos
The money came mostly from out of state. After this debacle of a self-destructive hate-filled campaign, she will be lucky if anybody ever speaks to her. If being on a village council is an important steppingstone, she can try elsewhere. We are done with her before she starts. Grotesque.
It is startling that their campaign thinks an endorsement from Loretta Weinberg is important for us when just this morning – One day before the election – Alexandra Harwin did not recognize Councilwoman Bernie Walsh at the train station. She approached her like she was an anonymous voter. Some of the other candidates and other campaign related people saw it happen. That’s pretty sobering to think she doesn’t even know who’s on the council she’s trying to join. It doesn’t give voters confidence that she’s aware of what is going on in this town.
same old shit new year with a different digit..its RIDGEWOOD…