Subject: A Better Jersey City

The battle to put two initiatives on this November's general election ballot
is far from over and many of you have asked how you can help.

Beyond the volunteer work and the support that you have already given, I am
sending you this invitation to an upcoming happy hour that will give me a
chance to meet and thank you in person as well as give you the opportunity
to further help the referendum. Every dollar counts as both the public
awareness and legal campaign are important components to making sure we have
the best possible outcome. It is people like you that have made this happen
up till this point and we are now a short three months from our goal.

Hope to see you there and keep up the good fight to make Jersey City a
better place to live and work.

What: Fundraiser for November Pay-to-Play and Double Dipping Initiatives
When: Tuesday August 19th, 6pm-8pm
Where: Lucky 7 (322 2nd Street)
Cost: $25 per person (includes beer & food)

Sincerely

Steven M. Fulop
Councilman Ward "E" Jersey City

Many of you know that Councilman Fulop has two resolutions going before the City Council regarding school funding this coming Wednesday. These resolutions are crucial to the future funding of our schools. ?The first stipulates that 5% of PILOT payments are "held harmless" and given to the Jersey Public Schools, which currently receives none of the tax revenue from abated properties. With local share anticipated to increase mightily due to the new funding formula, this is a critical first step in addressing the budget short fall facing our school district. The second resolution requires that the Mayor appoint 2 Board of Education members to his tax abatement committee. Many other states require more of a formal partnerships between the school boards and municipalities to ensure school funding is factored in when tax abatements are being considered. The Board of Education would therefore have a say in the tax policy that directly impacts their budget and our non-abated taxes. Given that public education is arguably the most important government service and is now coming back under City control, having Board of Education representation during these decisions is vital.?So if you can, please come out to the Council Meeting Wednesday January 23, 2008 at 6 p.m. (in P.S. #4 on Bright Street) to show your support. We need to show that there is strong support for these resolutions. To get on the speakers list call (201) 547-5150.

Shelley Skinner