It's a little embarrassing that the worst thing you can say about a Council Candidate is that she didn't inform some law place she moved or someone was only a part-time professor. I've only lived here for 4 years. But Hudson County used to be famous for some actual real political shenanigans.

I thought this thread was about smearing Symes. Not sure what exactly Solomon has done to rub everybody the wrong way. But Hudnut seems to be the only one immune to criticism on these boards. I'd come up with something against him but I'm pretty sure the entire Matsikoudis ticket is going to lose, so whatever.

OK I walked into that one.

I don't think teaching is a bad job to have.

Will Grillo update us when he starts paying for his office?

I mean, I'm pretty drunk. Lawyer did or did not do a lawyer thing? Are we mad at her that she's a lawyer or mad at her that she's in real estate? Because I honestly can't remember.

People do seem to definitely want to have something on her.

How many people read ChicPeaJC for the political endorsements?

Matriarchy now!

Why are these boards used constantly to tear down women?

Man, I could go for a grilled cheese.

An election isn't an attendance contest. Just because you've lived here forever doesn't mean you know where Jersey City should go now. James is a heartfelt person. We're all here now. What are we going to do with each other?

Also I feel like the moon landing was real but the photos were faked

Look, I've had kind of a weird night. Voters should come up with their own decisions about who to vote for and why. The thing that upsets me is when anonymous people (most of whom I know who they are or I'm pretty sure) sling anonymous, flimsy accusations at people. You don't know me, but I'm pretty sure I know you.

Not all people who work in real estate are evil. Not all anonymous trolls are either. Anonymous smear campaigns should be met with extreme skepticism. Most of the people who post here do not even live here. I think government should be responsive, transparent and should strive to learn from its mistakes.

Hey I claim nothing. I copied and pasted her bio. Beats me.

Is the outcome of this election carved in stone?

I kinda feel like people are making a big deal out of this

By the way, JCVoter, are these the FBI agents that you falsely claimed went to Candice's house?

THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

I'm a little surprised Symes needs a break on her office rent considering that she's in the pocket of a huge real estate criminal enterprise from Australia that's determined to make us all eat blooming onions.

Wait. I'm not on the air anymore? Some one get my agent on the phone.

I am also deeply amused by the notion that Rebecca Symes is somehow a bought-and-paid-for politician the likes of which Jersey City has never seen! Did you know Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln were once all Jersey City City Council members!

How dare someone who worked in Real Estate dare run for City Council!

Here's a list of Hudson County politicians in history that were convicted of Actual Corruption. Please remember, these are the ones that were caught and prosecuted:

Thomas Whelan, former Jersey City mayor, John V. Kenny, former Jersey City mayor and county power broker; and Thomas Flaherty, former Jersey City City Council president: The three members of the "Hudson County Eight" were convicted in federal court of conspiracy and extortion in a multi-million dollar political kickback scheme connected to city and county contracts.

William V. Musto, former Union City mayor: Musto was sentenced to prison in 1982 for helping mobsters and contractors pocket public money designated for schools.

Robert Janiszewski, former Hudson County executive: "Bobby J" pleaded guilty in 2002 to taking more than $100,000 in bribes. He was the highest-ranking elected official in state history ever to work undercover for the FBI.

David Friedland, former assemblyman and state senator: Friedland was convicted on racketeering charges in 1980, faked his death while awaiting sentencing and then fled the country. He was captured in the Maldives in 1987.

Paul Byrne, admitted bagman for Janiszewski: Already blind from diabetes, Byrne suffered congestive heart failure and a stroke on March 31, 2005, less than a week before he was to be sentenced on charges that he took bribes for his best friend, Janiszewski.

Joe Barry, real estate mogul: Barry paid illegal kickbacks to Janiszewski.

Anthony Russo, former Hoboken mayor. Russo admitted to taking thousands of dollars in bribes from city contractors between 1994 and 2001.

Peter Cammarano, former mayor of Hoboken. He pleaded guilty in federal court to taking $25,000 in bribes as part of the 2009 Bid Rig III sting.

Dennis Elwell, former mayor of Secaucus. Elwell collected $10,000 in bribes as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Edward Cheatam, former Jersey City Housing Authority director: Cheatam pleaded guilty to extortion conspiracy as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Leona Beldini, former Jersey City Deputy Mayor: She was convicted of collecting $20,000 in illegal campaign contributions as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Mariano Vega, former Jersey City Council President: Vega took $30,000 in illegal contributions as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Joseph Cardwell, Hudson County political operative and former Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority commissioner: Cardwell collected $30,000 bribe as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Philip Kenny, former Jersey City councilman. Kenny pleaded guilty of taking $5,000 bribe as part of Bid Rig III sting.

Nidia Davila-Colon, former Hudson County freeholder. Davila-Colon was convicted of passing bribes in 1999 to Janiszewski, now one of the most notorious government witnesses in North Jersey, who made his debut on the stand during her trial.

Bill Braker, former Hudson County freeholder. Pleaded guilty to attempted extortion.

Peter Perez, former North Bergen commission: Perez pleaded guilty in 2002 to accepting $26,000 in home improvements and cash payments from vendors who had contracts with the township.

Angelo J. Sarubbi, former North Bergen mayor: Sarubbi pleaded guilty in 1976 to extorting a kickback from an engineering firm while he was mayor. In September 1976, after his lawyer cited Sarubbi's serious heart condition, the ex-mayor was placed on five years probation.

Michael DiGiovanni, former North Bergen commissioner: DiGiovanni, who headed the Parks Department, was charged in 1995 with accepting free renovations on his home from contractors doing business with the township. Two years later, he pleaded guilty to bribery.

"Rebecca Symes isn't born yet. But when she is born, she will be the final piece of our massive conspiracy to conquer a downtown Jersey City Council seat!"

Is Ms. Symes also responsible for the actions of her office landlord in the 70s? Were they already planning on giving her some kind of break on rent back in the 1970s, knowing she would grow up to someday be their Manchurian Candidate on the Jersey City City Council?

According to the Jersey Journal, right now Grillo is paying $0 for his office rental. How much of an in-kind campaign contribution is that?

Is it possible that there's something less dark and sinister afoot with Ms. Symes rental? Possibly the owner just lowered the asking price on an empty rental? According to your photo, they had lowered the asking price to $5000 previously. At least she's currently paying for hers.

They call plagiarism Conceptual Poetry now.

Thanks for googling one of my poems.

Massachusetts Mulls Switching to Atlantic Time?and Staying There

https://www.wsj.com/articles/massachus ... there-1508923800?mod=e2tw

"There?s a major caveat for the effort: the commission?s report recommends against Massachusetts making a unilateral move without most of New England. Commission member Paul Frost, a Republican state representative, believes New York would also have to change zones. Otherwise he fears disruptions to financial markets, television-broadcast schedules and travelers."

I was thinking Rassmussen

Everyone else is also posting incessantly about Ms. Symes. Is she off limits, now? I was unaware that there had been a change of editorial policy around here.

Thanks for the compliments, Mr. Two Poops

If I'm a troll I fit right in here at JCList

Look how awesome Liberty State Park used to be! What a shithole that place is now. 3 Presidents visited last month! They must have been horrified at what Jersey City has become.

Now these were the days before developers when everything was perfect

What was Downtown Jersey City like before developers?



How have we let these developers destroy our city??