URGENT:

The animal extremists (NJARA) are preparing to do battle with a high profile campaign against the 150\’ bow perimeter bill. I urge you to ask others to join the NJOA Action Alert so people will be able to contact their legislators and stay informed. Ask them to sign up at the following link under Action E List (at bottom of page.)

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By Bill Cleary

Opposing Primary candidates of the present Gloucester City Mayor and Council submitted a petition on May 19 to the City Clerk Paul Kain requesting a referendum be placed on the ballot to change the present form of government to a Council-Manager form of municipal government.

If the signatures on the petition are validated there would be a special election to vote on the referendum on June 16 just two weeks after the June 2 Primary, followed by another special election in July to vote on the candidates who would be running at large for council. The terms of the present mayor and council members would cease and they (Mayor Bill James, and council members Bill Hagan, John Hutchinson, Bruce Parry, Nick Marchese, Kellie Ferry and Jay Brophy) would have to vacate their seats by August 11, 2009.

The cost for the special election (s) is not known at this time. However, it goes without saying that ballots would have to be printed, and mailed, poll workers would need to be hired, along with the cost of moving voting machines from the county election board to the city’s polling sites. Not once but twice.

The Real Deal Democrat candidates who submitted the petition and are causing all this turmoil in the City are Shawn Green, Maggie Gorman-Kain (wife of Municipal Clerk Paul Kain), Noreen Renzi, and Independent candidate Wil Levins.

A public notice signed by Munciipal Clerk Kain explaining this bizarre scenario was posted today on the City’s website. A copy of it appears below.

According to research by Rutgers University, there are four reasons that motivate people to change their form of government.

1. Growth of the Community: More and better services for an increased population.

2. Frustration with existing government: the lack of responsiveness to citizens needs.

3. Perceived lack of representation: People feel they are not being represented adequately.

4. Political Control: Lastly, but certainly not least is what we are presently experiencing in Gloucester. I quote, \”The desire by political factions which are \”out\” of office to use a change of government campaign to enhance their position. The history of change in New Jersey communities is marked by frequent demands for municipal reorganization by the \”outs\” since major change in charter results in all municipal offices being vacated and new elections being held.\” (sound familiar?)

 – NJ.com.

The prize for the largest fish went to John Eckert of Barnsboro with a 33 pounder. The winner of the two combo fish was Rich Vanni of Bridgeton with 50 pounds, six ounces. Second was Bruno Milleta, of Cedarville, with 50 pounds, four ounces. Third was Chick Surran with 44.10. Fourth, Joe Musso, of Rosenhayn, at 38.10.

Motor vehicle accident intersection of Klemm Avenue and Johnson Blvd., Gloucester City.

Time around 5 PM, Thursday, May 21, 2009

Photos by Anthony Saban
www.PhillyFireNews.com

 

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