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Re: Former Assemblyman Lou Manzo ripped Jersey City yesterday about abatements
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Salonthehill,

I didn?t even see this thread but happy to respond. Let me start with the ulterior motives post as there was nothing that I stood to gain personally from this vote and I think that is evident by all public disclosure that I file.

If you look at my voting record as it relates to abatements, in fairness it is not really accurate to say that I have opposed all abatements 100% of the time. Robin Pinky posted that for political reasons but it is not based in fact at all. I have always said that abatements have a place and are a useful tool when used in a fair way for resident?s benefits however the policy of abating everything and then renegotiating them lower is detrimental. My voting record shows this.

For certain, I have the most conservative voting record on the council with regards to abatements, however, I have voted for some based on each abatement?s individual circumstances. I try to look at each abatement based on different factors including location of the project, economic conditions of that particular abatement to the city, length of the abatement, and the city?s situation at the time. The most troubling aspect of this particular abatement was the location but as I will explain below other factors were part of the decision.

This particular abatement referenced here was a rare one from a financial point that we don?t see anymore at 16% which contributes significantly more than what we see today (we likely won?t see any like this again). The majority of the abatements now are coming in at 10% and the council is actually readjusting some already agreed upon abatements to this lower number. The city has seen a slow down as you can imagine in applications and starts (50 Columbus, 2nd Trump Towers, etc..) per the budget projections, however this is one project that will get started in the near term at a rate that was a higher than any other- hus I thought it made sense.

You may disagree, and I did recognize at the time that people may spin it as Robin did for political reasons, however my record has been consistent in trying to advocate best I can for the people I represent to fair terms with regards to services or taxes. Hope that clarifies how I thought about this particular abatement.

Steve

Posted on: 2008/3/27 17:47
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Re: Stop Signs on Erie Street - Steven FUlop
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I appreciate the dialog and it?s a good thing it was posted. I think we would all acknowledge that there are more children in this area than ever before and the simple pedestrians should watch out argument is not a very strong one. Additionally, if we all acknowledge that speeding on Erie (and some of the other streets) as a cut through to the Holland Tunnel is an issue than the question is how to deal with it is the next logical progression with regards to dialog.

Per the suggestions that we have read so far cost is an issue with everything as DanL posted which will likely limit at this point

1) Pedestrian activated stoplights
2) Speed cameras
3) Curb Cuts just for downtown

On speed bumps specifically, DPW opposes them, but although it may seem absurd to have this standpoint there are valid reasons why they have this perspective including, liability, snow plows, ambulance routes, and DOT.

On the suggestions of additional street markings and enforcement, this is already done by the JCPD and PA with the result of what Erie and Manilla are today. Enforcement is one part of this but deterring the use for speeding to the Holland Tunnel in place of using Marin as intended is another.

If there are suggestions here that you have that are realistic from a cost standpoint and achieve the desired result I am certainly open to it thus the posting however, without those types of suggestions this may likely settle with stop signs on some corners or maybe all.

The number of e-mails, messages, feedback from the community groups, and complaints on this issue would lead me say that action should be taken thus the ordinance.
My perspective is solely that there is a practicality of the cost of a solution coupled with the reality of the speed/use of these streets today that needs to be addressed.

Steve

Posted on: 2008/3/27 17:09
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Re: Stop Signs on Erie Street - Steven FUlop
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Couple additional points per the posts.

Yes there are other intersections in downtown, (such as on Manilla) that have similar situations but we are hoping to start on Erie as that is probably the larger concern.

Speed bumps - this has been an issue on multiple fronts for the city as we have asked our Dept of Public Works which adamantly opposes them. Firstly, there is a liability issue that the DOT has explained. Our office has had conversations with the traffic dept in Hoboken and truthfully they have been fortunate up till now which they acknowledge. Secondly, speed bumps are problematic in a historic neighborhood where the vibrations can damage some of the older housing. Finally, most people who want speed bumps don?t want them in front of their houses because of the sound.

Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2008/3/27 15:08
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Stop Signs on Erie Street - Steven FUlop
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At the next City Council meeting the council will un-table an ordinance that I sponsored to put stop signs all along Erie Street in order to slow the cut through traffic headed the Holland Tunnel.

The ordinance was tabled last night as the police department and Director of Public Works have expressed that they don't feel slowing the traffic on Erie Street as a cut through is necessary. Personally, I couldn?t disagree with their opinion more and view Erie Street as just a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt. The traffic moves far too quickly on Erie and it was never intended for its current use as a cut through street for people headed to the Holland Tunnel.

If this issue is of interest to you on either side of the discussion, I would urge you to attend the council meeting in two weeks and speak on this ordinance.

Sincerely,
Steven Fulop
Councilman Ward ?E?

Posted on: 2008/3/27 14:44
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Update from Steven Fulop
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I sent the below letter out this morning to my e-mail list and I am just posting here to keep those that are not on that list informed.

Best regards,
Steve

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Dear Friends,

Hope you all have been doing well and are off to a positive start in 2008. This year we will continue to work together towards improving Ward E and setting a standard of good governance and responsibility throughout the entire city.

OUR GOALS BECOME REALITY

I am happy to say that we are on the home stretch with regards to the renovation of Hamilton Park, for which we have secured money. We will also have the master plan for improvement of sewer flooding next month.

Thanks to the hundreds of dedicated volunteers and community activists, we are on our way to passing two of the most important changes in the history of our great city. This November the voters of Jersey City will enact a strict pay to play referendum and the elimination of dual salaries and pensions for the city council. Both of these measures will produce benefits for taxpayers and a fair and transparent government.

If you haven't done so already, please visit www.betterjc.org to learn more about these important ballot initiatives.

OUR SCHOOLS - OUR TAXES!

I have put forward two resolutions to prepare for the impact of the school system returning to city control. It is time to look at this City's government more holistically and not as a Board of Education segregated from city government. Tell the administration and council you want their support on these resolutions!

The first resolution, on behalf of the city council, directly relates to the tax abatement policy. Mayor Healy is an advocate for tax abatements; however the current funding gives nothing at all to the school system. Currently, one third of conventional taxes go to fund the schools, whereas on a tax abated property none of the taxes go towards funding our schools. With Trenton cutting our state funding, it will put an unfair burden of school taxes on conventional property owners. Next week at the council meeting we will be requesting that our state representatives adopt a formula that is FAIR TO ALL taxpayers in Jersey City.

The second resolution requests an amendment to the Mayor's executive order, which created his Tax Abatement Committee. This executive order does not allow representation for the Jersey City School System. The granting of tax abatements eliminates any funding for schools. This forces the school system to raise its portion of the taxes.

The resolution is requesting Mayor Healy to amend the committee in order to allow fair representation for OUR SCHOOLS. In Jersey City, not only doesn't the school system have any formal rights regarding abatements given, but no school board representatives serve on the committee in an oversight role, this resolution will request that this be changed.


Finally, I would like to make you aware that there has been a change of staff in my office. Althea Bernheim has joined our council office as my aide. Althea can be reached at abernheim@jcnj.org or (201) 547-5315.

Again, I will keep you informed of our progress on these and other measures to make our city a superior place to live and work. As always, please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions of concerns or if you would like to learn how you can be a part of making Jersey City better.

Thanks and best wishes for a great New Year!

Steven Fulop

Councilman Ward "E" Jersey City

Posted on: 2008/1/15 18:37
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Re: Final Draft, Entertainment Ordinance: Dec 27, 6PM City Hall
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This meeting will be in the Caucus room at 6pm tonight.

In the e-mail I sent to the working group that Brightmoments posted, I outlined some of the changes to the ordinance that were based on the previous meetings with the SID and input from many in the arts community around the city.

The overall goal is to make it easier for different types of venues to obtain a more limited type of entertainment license that would separate nightclub venues from general entertainment venues.

I am looking to have the ordinance introduced at the January 9th meeting pending the input later today.

Hope you can join
Steven Fulop
Ward "E" Councilman

Posted on: 2007/12/27 19:07
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Re: www.betterjc.org referendum press release - Steven Fulop/Civic JC
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
By KEN THORBOURNE
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER

Additional details emerged yesterday about the "pay-to-play" initiative being pushed by Jersey City Councilman Steve Fulop, who is collecting signatures to try to get it on the ballot in November 2008.

The initiative would bar contractors under certain circumstances from making political contributions to local elected officials or county committees.

The initiative, according to Fulop, would prohibit the city from awarding a no-bid contract to any vendor who made a campaign contribution to a local elected official within a year of the contract's start date.

The ordinance would also bar campaign contributions from contractors vying for work in an open bidding process to elected officials during the time the contractor first expresses interest in seeking the contract to the time the contract is awarded.

Once awarded, the contractor - along with his spouse, business partners, and children living at home - would be limited to contributing $300 per calendar year to candidates or candidate committees for mayor or the governing body, or $500 per calendar year to any joint candidates committee for mayor or governing body.

State law permits contributions up to $2,600 per election (counting primary and general contests as two different elections) and $7,200 to county committees.

Based upon interviews with Fulop earlier this week, The Jersey Journal reported yesterday that the ordinance would not prohibit contributions entirely under any circumstance but would merely limit them; in another interview yesterday, Fulop clarified the terms of the ordinance.

Fulop has to collect 1,500 valid signatures of registered Jersey City voters for each initiative to place them on the ballot, officials said.

Posted on: 2007/11/28 15:39

Edited by StevenFulop on 2007/11/28 16:33:23
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Re: www.betterjc.org referendum press release - Steven Fulop/Civic JC
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Two additional points,

1) many of the signature packets have already been dropped off to people who volunteered to help, however if you signed up and did not receive your packet yet we will likely have it to you over the next few days.

2) Please check out the website at www.betterjc.org and get involved as we can use your help!

Sincerely
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/11/24 19:05
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www.betterjc.org referendum press release - Steven Fulop/Civic JC
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For immediate release

November 22, 2007
Contact:
Steven Fulop
Daniel Levin



BETTER JC, INC. AND CIVIC JC LAUNCH HISTORIC CITYWIDE BALLOT INITIATIVE


(JERSEY CITY) - On Monday morning, Better JC Inc, a community organization founded by Councilman Fulop, and CivicJC, a community group focused on good government in Jersey City, will begin collecting signatures for two proposed ballot initiatives that Jersey City residents will vote on in November 2008. The first initiative promotes a Contract Pay to Play Reform Ordinance and the second initiative modifies Jersey City?s Municipal Employment Salary Ordinance to prevent municipal council members who already receive a public salary from receiving additional pay from Jersey City.

Better JC and Civic JC along with 150 volunteers in all wards throughout the city, will begin visiting homes and businesses to collect signatures. This Monday morning a handful of volunteers began handing out literature at the PATH station to morning commuters in order to create awareness.

According to Better JC founder, Councilman Steven Fulop "The momentum for this ballot initiative throughout the city is unbelievable. We already have 150 volunteers. Now more then ever, Jersey City residents see the value of having a local government that is held to a higher standard and is accountable to them. For too long our elected officials have been taking advantage of the system by collecting multiple public paychecks and pocketing contributions from people that deal directly with the city in contracts," said Fulop. "Getting people to understand the concept of a ballot initiative is often a difficult task but the website and literature we designed explains everything clearly. " added Fulop.

Daniel Levin, founder and President of Civic JC said "It's not difficult to convince people that we need an open, transparent and honest local government. The challenge is getting enough signatures get these referendums on the ballot in November next year. Judging by the enthusiasm I've seen today and the amount of volunteers scouring the city, I'm certain that we will achieve our goal."

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Partnership for a Better Jersey City was founded by Councilman Steven Fulop in September of this year with the purpose of organizing two ballot initiatives in Jersey City. It launched its website at www.betterjc.org. This website explains the ballot questions and the reasons behind this huge grassroots effort. The site is also collecting donations (maximum donation $20) from residents, community activists or people interested in government reform in Jersey City.

Civic JC, a non-partisan community initiative was founded in 2005 with the purpose of promoting good government in Jersey City. Civic JC is a long time proponent of pay-to-play legislation in Jersey City. Said Levin, ?We?re pleased to be teaming up with Councilman Fulop and Better Jersey City on these important initiatives.? Information concerning this and other important issues facing Jersey City can be found at www.civicjc.org

Posted on: 2007/11/24 18:57
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Re: 9th-10th Streets below Erie Redistricted
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ok, I will see what can be done to get this changed back however, this is a function at the board of elections not the municipal government.

Some of the locations in the city were changed due to very poor voter turnout and lack of handicap access however, I certainly agree that this makes no sense. I will bring it up tonight at the council meeting.

Steve

Posted on: 2007/11/7 12:58
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Re: 119 Colombus is GROSS
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Joe -

By way of update for this area:

1) We are pursuing a $2mm grant from the state for the streetscape so this is moving forward actually

2) The redevelopment plan will be on the agenda for Newark/Christopher Columbus before the end of the year

3) The entertainment license ordinance which I worked on primarily for this will be on the first agenda in December (I have a draft circulating)

4) The employment and Training building on Newark Avenue will have the RFP out to sell this month (city has been approached on several ideas that are very different)

5) Next agenda in November the ordinance officially closing Newark Avenue in front of Grove Pointe to bus traffic will be on the agenda as the original plan had this open which we are trying to close

6) 7 new restaurants since we changed that law a year ago on the liquor licenses

7) I will call the Incinerator Authority director this AM to get the trash removed.

Hope this helps
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/11/7 12:40
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Article About Your Tax Dollars - Steven Fulop
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GrovePath,
I am really not sure why you didn't post this article but it is certainly relevant with regards to some of the questions on other threads that have been discussed as of late. In reality this is just the tip of the iceberg however; this article in particular touches on everything from ethics, to the referendum, to how your tax tax dollars are spent, to the political culture in Hudson County.

Best regards
Steve

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Jersey City pays weekly for ad it copied and ran on its own
City pays weekly for tax list it copied, ran on own

Wednesday, September 19, 2007
By KEN THORBOURNE
JOURNAL STAFF WRITER
It's a novel way to make money.

Make copies of advertisements from one newspaper. Run the photocopied ads in your newspaper. Send the advertiser a bill and then watch the money roll in.

That's essentially what the Urban Times News, a free weekly distributed in Jersey City and Newark, did with legal ads for a city tax lien sale that originally ran in The Jersey Journal.

Bobby Jackson, the politically connected publisher of the African American weekly, acknowledges his newspaper published ads copied from The Jersey Journal. The only caveat Jackson added is that Carl Czaplicki, chief of staff for Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, told him it was all right.

But there's a problem with that explanation: Czaplicki says he never spoke to Jackson about the ads before they ran in his newspaper. Jackson couldn't be reached to respond to that assertion.

Nonetheless, the Urban Times is getting paid. The City Council voted last Tuesday to shell out $15,300 - $1,100 more than it paid The Jersey Journal - to pay the Urban Times for twice running the photocopied ads even though the second Urban Times ad ran the same day as the actual sale, June 28.

Czaplicki said he learned about the Urban Times request for payment when the city's tax collector, Maureen Cosgrove, received the unexpected bill.

A June 21 e-mail Cosgrove sent to several city officials, including Czaplicki, stated: "It has come to my attention that the Urban Times has published the Jersey City Tax Sale List scheduled for tax sale on June 28th. I did not authorize the publication. I did not send them the list.

"Based on the City Council resolution, they are not authorized to run our publication and do not meet the standards under state guidelines," she added.

According to state law, the city has to publish tax lien sale ads in a publication that is sold and also runs ads for city ordinances. The Urban Times is free and doesn't run the ads for city ordinances, city officials said. The city is permitted, however, to run additional ads in non-qualifying publications if it chooses, city attorneys said.

Eight days after receiving Cosgrove's memo, Czaplicki sent her a one-sentence e-mail: "Please be advised that the City of Jersey City, Tax Collector's Office may utilize the Urban Times publication for public notices."

Czaplicki said last week his e-mail to Cosgrove had to do with city ads in general.

About the tax sale ads, Czaplicki said he told Cosgrove she should pay for the first Urban Times ad, which ran on June 22 - even though no city official authorized it. But it was up to her whether she wanted to pay for the second ad that ran the day of the sale. Cosgrove didn't call back to comment.

At a council caucus Sept. 10, Ward E Councilman Steve Fulop blasted the payment as "political payback" for Jersey City Mayor Jerramiah Healy, noting Jackson was campaign manager for state Senate Democratic nominee Sandra Cunningham.

After a well-publicized rapprochement between Healy and Cunningham this summer, Healy's picture and press releases started showing up with regularity in the weekly.

In a statement, Healy responded: "Is Steve Fulop suggesting that we deny our free local weekly publications the ability to disseminate important public information by only advertising in The Jersey Journal?"

Jackson suggested Fulop was being racist. "His undergarment is showing," Jackson quipped in an earlier interview, referring to Fulop. "Steve Fulop's philosophy is to the make sure minority businesses don't do any business."

Fulop responded he is seeking equal treatment for every minority publication, not just this "political newspaper."

"It is taxpayers' dollars that the mayor is using as his personal political piggy bank," Fulop added.

Posted on: 2007/9/19 13:29
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Re: Fulop: Let's tighten our ethics rules
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A couple points per some comments here and I appreciate the perspective

Alb-
I agree about a comprehensive code of ethics however; the state legislators have gone to great extend to protect ?double-dippers? thus to change the city code of ethics in the city it actually needs to be voted on by the council, passed to the ethics board, passed to the local finance board, then officially adopted. The vote on Tuesday that was rejected would have started this process.

DanL-
Per the point earlier, I believe that no matter how many people were in that council chamber the result would have been the same with regards to the dual jobs aspect. You have seen this on many occasions with regards to the PAD, Pay to Play, different abatements, etc.. With that in mind though, I hope to work together with you on both ballot initiatives as they are in the best interest of residents

RPink -
The new code that was suggested was taken from some of the strictest municipality ethics code in the country that has been adopted. Different municipalities? ethics legislation were used as a template and then altered in order to comply with NJ law and penalties. The ethics code that was proposed would have been the most comprehensive in the state. I am open to working on a n even better ethics package however the dual jobs and potential abuse of positions are key components

Posted on: 2007/9/15 16:51
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Re: Fulop: Let's tighten our ethics rules
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BDLAW,

1) The example of your father-in-law woudlnt apply. The problem is elected officials with multiple publicly funded salaries and pensions simultaneously.

2) We had a prelim conversating with the clerk and legal dept. I will get you all the procedural info when I get back in the office on Monday

Posted on: 2007/9/13 23:54
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Re: Fulop: Let's tighten our ethics rules
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This is the press release from today. I hope it is helpful as I am commited to getting both initiatives on the ballot and passed.

I already have quite a few volunteers to help but If you are interested please reach out via e-mail as the more people we can get involved the more effective we will be.

Best regards
Steven Fulop

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Councilman Fulop To Take Reform Issue Directly To Voters

Process begins for two voter referendums -- first time in Jersey City history

(JERSEY CITY) ? On Tuesday, the Jersey City Municipal Council voted to defeat a comprehensive ethics reform package proposed by Councilman Steven Fulop.

This reform package, endorsed by the city?s newspaper of record, The Jersey Journal, and allowed under the state statute permitting municipalities and cities to adopt stricter ethics ordinances than the state?s current weak ethics legislation, would have been the strictest of its kind in the state.

The proposed resolution would have most notably covered elected officials having multiple pensions and salaries of which currently 7 of the 9 council members in Jersey City have. In addition, the reform package would cover conflicts of responsibilities of working for both the municipal government as well as the county government, personal use of municipal vehicles and included more comprehensive public disclosures. The City Council?s ?no? vote for the ethics package came on the heels of a previous developer pay-to-play rejection in March 2007.

Today, Councilman Fulop announced he will start the process of gathering signatures and initiating two ballot referendums. The first initiative will prohibit elected members of the City Council that hold more than one government position to collect only one taxpayer salary. This initiative would strengthen the legislation recently passed by state legislators.

The second initiative will be a developer pay-to-play ban similar to the one that the Jersey City Municipal Council rejected in March 2007.

?This ballot initiative would allow voters to enact much needed reform measures in light of the Council members refusal to do so,? Fulop said. ?If the Mayor and the City Council don?t want to voluntarily make our city better, the voters of Jersey City will force them to do so.?

?I am a firm believer that real change must start at the local level. That is why I hope to strengthen the recent dual office holding legislation that was recently passed by our state legislature,? added Fulop.

Both pay-to-play laws as well as City Council salaries and pensions are governed by local ordinances allowing ballot initiatives to be pursued. Councilman Fulop will be announcing more details on this historic ballot initiative in the days to come.

?When passed, these reforms will allow for only one publicly funded pension and one publicly funded salary per individual. It?s time that Jersey City takes the lead in ensuring that public service is about serving the people and not about personal gain,? Fulop concluded.
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Posted on: 2007/9/13 22:12
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Re: Fulop: Let's tighten our ethics rules
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Dan-

1) The board of education members are not governed by city ordinances, only the city council. It applies to board members and staff.

2) To serve as a municipal employee and directly on the same municipality's council is already restricted via the state.

Posted on: 2007/9/10 12:01
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Re: July 30 fund-raiser for Hillary Clinton at a Newport tower
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Just to keep you updated, both Governor Corzine and Senator Menendez have confirmed that they will be participating this coming Monday!

Hope to see you there
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/7/26 17:51
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Hillary Clinton in Jersey City - July 30th
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Senator Clinton will be speaking at a public rally in Downtown Jersey City on July 30th.

This will be a free event and a great opportunity for people to see and hear her firsthand. I have included below details for anyone who wishes to attend.

Who: Senator Clinton
When: Monday, July 30th at 5:15PM (sharp)
Where: Newport Town Square

If you have the opportunity, I hope to see you there.

Best regards
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/7/20 13:19
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Meeting Dates
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I understand the concerns that some have addressed both here and in personal e-mails to my council office. I feel confident that the end result will be satisfactory to everyone involved. I have included some notes below regarding the final ballot.

Steven Fulop


Final Ballott Notes

This ballot is intended to gather the community?s views on the four concept plans presented by Schoor DePalma to the City of Jersey City. Please keep in mind that these four designs are concept plans, intended to address amenity inclusion and general location only. Details such as the size and shape of any amenity are flexible and are subject to revision after the ballot when the final construction plans are drawn.

Please consider the following when making your selection for the design of Hamilton Park:

? At least one tennis court in the final park design will be a multi-use court, despite the inconsistency in labeling as presented on these four designs options.

? The dog run(s) may change shape or be enlarged based on available space. Any dog run will be of a size and shape appropriate to the community?s needs.

? The configuration of children?s play equipment within the fenced playground areas is representative and will be finalized after the selection of a final park design.

? Appropriate irrigation and drainage will be installed in all landscaped areas.

Posted on: 2007/5/29 12:02
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Re: New playground in downtown
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Per Alb's point, I can lend some insight on the park in Paulus Hook.

I have been working with the owners of the park on Essex Street regarding renovation. We will have this completed by the end of year as just recently the group hired the design architect. The most notable changes will likely include an improved playground as well as seating/planters in the center paved area.


Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/5/25 13:29
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State Senate Race 31st District - Steven Fulop
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I am posting the following portion of a press release regarding the State Senate race in the 31st district. We will formally be doing this endorsement at city hall today at 1pm if you are in the area.

I am the first and only elected official in Jersey City to go with Lou Manzo's team in this election however, I think it is clear that he has worked hard in the State Assembly and earned the opportunity to be in the State Senate. I believe this is in the best interest of Jersey City and I will working hard over the next two weeks to make sure we have the best representatives in Trenton.

I can use your help by both spreading the word and making sure we come out on election day.

As always, thank you for reading this and I am certain we will make a difference in this race.

Sincerely,
Steven Fulop


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Manzo for Senate

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Councilman Steven Fulop Endorses Manzo's Democrats for Hudson County Slate in District 31

Cites experience, knowledge, and constituent relations as reasons to vote for Manzo, Chiaravolloti and Newton-Moses

JERSEY CITY, NJ ?Today, Jersey City Councilman Steven Fulop offered his endorsement for the Democrats for Hudson County legislative slate in District 31, in front of City Hall in Jersey City.

"As a councilman here in Jersey City, I realize first hand how difficult it is to represent such a diverse district, with so many people, and so many different interests and needs. Everyday they must fight to bring back aid for our schools, funds for our programs and assistance for much needed infrastructure improvements. All the while these representatives must be available to their constituents to listen to their concerns and to meet their needs. They must also have the foresight, vision and background to vote on issues that most concern us as a state," said Councilman Fulop.

"We need experienced, knowledgeable and seasoned representatives that think independently and aren?t beholden to outside interests. This is about putting the right people into the right jobs.

For these reasons, I am proud to have this opportunity to stand in front of you today and endorse Lou Manzo for State Senate and Nicholas Chiaravolloti and Shelia Newton-Moses for State Assembly," added Fulop.

"Like everyone else who knows him, I regard Steve Fulop as a bright and hard working young man that puts the interests of his constituents in front of politics. He represents the good things that come from public service and is, in many ways, the future of this great city. My running mates and I are happy to accept the endorsement of Councilman Fulop and look forward to helping Steve take Jersey City in a new direction" said Assemblyman and District 31 Senate Candidate Louis Manzo.

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Posted on: 2007/5/23 12:55
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Re: Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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Mitts -

thanks for posting. Yes, I am one of the moderators on the site (JC Sewers Out of Service) and we are using the addresses that we got at that meeting to make sure that there is some unity on the issue going forward and a community to coordinate action. I think there is a maximum of 10 e-mail addresses per day via the Yahoo List that we can add so it took a little time to gt everyone together.

This week, I will have a set time/schedule from Dan Becht for monthly meetings on progress, goals, and to coordinate the city, state, county on the grants/ improvements. Once we have the date set, we will need a couple people from the group to be involved on that front as well.

Also, yes please send me copies of the forms at City Hall - 280 Grove Street so peopel don't get lost in the process

Thanks again for posting
Steve

Posted on: 2007/5/15 17:07
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Re: Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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Phillygirl,

Per your request, the cases are below. They are from 60s/70s and coincidentally defendant in one of the cases is the City of Jersey City.

1) Clay v. City of Jersey City, 74 N.J.Super 490

2) Barney's Furniture Warehouse of Newark, Inc. v. Newark, 62 N.J. 456

Hope you find it helpful.
Best regards,
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/5/2 13:45
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Re: Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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Thanks for attending yesterday as the turnout was great.

Overall, I am happy with the way it went as the MUA got to see a large group of residents that wanted action not excuses. Historically, when they deal with small groups it is difficult to get traction but yesterday I think the urgency of the situation was effectively communicated.

As discussed these are the next steps:

1) We will meet in the next two weeks to discuss their new strategy and I will forward out their actionable plan to start proactively addressing the problem.

2) Organize the yahoo groups list so that those effected can communicate with regards to this issue. I will have this done within the next week

3) I had lawyers pull case law on this issue as contingency plan in the case that they don?t want to address the problem. There are two specific cases in NJ that specifically have dealt with this issue (one in Newark and one coincidentally in Jersey City during the late 60s and 70s) - This is last resort for sure although I will forward for those of you interested in reading

4) FEMA contact number that was provided in the case you had damage in the last storm specifically

5) Engineering report for your individual house that the MUA offered per their questionnaire. They hope to have this part started by July


thanks again
Steve

Posted on: 2007/5/1 11:53
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Re: Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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Thanks, I dont think we will be short on people but just trying to stay in front of it

You never can really tell with these things so presence is important as it is the "squeaky wheel" situation

Steve

Posted on: 2007/4/30 14:34
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Re: Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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Reminder, tonight 8pm at Cordero School (158 Erie)

We will have people from the MUA there but I cant stress enough how important attendance is in order to get this moving forward

Thanks
Steve

Posted on: 2007/4/30 12:59
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Meeting on Flooding Issues - Steven Fulop
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WebMaster,
If at all possible please leave as its own thread so that it doesn't get lost for the people who need to attend.
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If you had/have any flooding in your home or business
please try to attend this meeting so I can get the most detail and push the MUA to have the problem corrected.

I will get flyers put throughout the ward in the next few days to make sure people are aware of this meeting but there is strength in numbers on issues like this, so if you could please spread the word as well that would be helpful.

Thanks in advance.

Steven Fulop
Councilman Ward "E"

When: Monday, April 30, 2007 @ 8PM
Where: Cordero School, 158 Erie St

Posted on: 2007/4/24 19:24
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Re: War over car seizure plan - Fulop blasted Police Chief Comey as a "political hack"
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I guess I should look at this more often as all I can say is "wow" I didn?t realize how beat up I was getting on JClist. If I lose support from some of you, it really does sadden me but I guess there isn't much I can do about that, as I try the best I can to make the city better. I do make mistakes, I think I am fairly decent at learning from them, but truthfully I don't view this as one of them.

I will say that I had a conversation with the Jersey Journal yesterday as I didn?t think they were fair by any means in presenting either the Chief or my perspective/conversation on this issue. I guess there are space issues in any newspaper but I felt they went for the sensational side only when I called the chief very political and not some of the important details. At the caucus I gave close to twenty corners that are known very active open drug corners and active with prostitution that is moving into neighborhoods. I think we all agree that it needs to be addressed and the only issue is really what are the best tools for this.

We can disagree as to whether forfeiture works, if this is something infringing on someone's rights, if this is applicable but I believe it?s a tool in certain situations that make sense and can have results. Those who reference that it is focused on poorer people is just not true , it is focused on people breaking the law and related to quality of life issues. We discussed at the caucus this wouldn?t apply to small quantities of drugs like marijuana (this was discussed) nor first offenders on prostitution however, there are instances when it would work and I believe addressing the demand side of the equation and not only the supply side can have results to help quality of life crimes.

There are 85 posts on this thread so I guess answering each one is not possible but I thought in fairness I prob should write something on the the assumptions that seemed most common.

Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/4/12 16:15
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Re: Hamilton Park Renovation - Meeting Dates
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I have posted to my website (www.stevenfulop.com) drawings of the three sketches for the park renovation so you can review before Thursday.

On Thursday, Schor Depalma will explain the drawings and then we intend to have the community vote on a seperate publicized date in the park for the plan they prefer. At that point, we will move forward to the next stage

The drawinsg that I posted incorporate all the feedback from the initial meeting including,

1) children's garden
2) shade area
3) message boards
4) more gardens
5) dog run moving more to the middle with a seperation of trees
6) Expanded children's playground

The basic difference between the three drawings you will see are:

1) basic feedback from the first meeting and HPNA ballots
2) feedback with added active areas including putting green
3) feedback with elimniation of one tennis court and inclusion of more passive area in its place

I recognize the font is small that explains the features in more detail however, Schor Depalma will have better printouts at the meeting on Thursday.

Hope this is helpful
Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/3/20 14:16
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Re: Heights residents call foul on absent Healy -- Fulop shows up and "takes shots" at Mayor.
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Mouse and Grovepath

I agree with you about St Anthony?s but I respectfully disagree with regard to this situation and feel strongly about it.

This meeting was not a regular community meeting by any means, it was one that was scheduled two months ago and posted on this site several times to address the crime issue and quality of life issues throughout the city. It was a group meeting of several organized communities citywide planned around the mayor's calendar.

The meeting format decided by this group was to invite all the city council to attend but it was supposed to be a dialog with the Mayor, Police Chief, and Director. This meeting was planned nearly two months ago around the mayor?s calendar but then, the Mayor?s office scheduled the State of the City address on the same day. This group then moved it to this past Wednesday evening with the commitment that the Mayor would attend (as he was obviously the focal point).

Those who frequently attend community meetings can attest to a 150 person community meeting is not common and it occurs when there is a set agenda to be discussed that is of concern.

I am not saying that the basketball game is not important but if you compare the two meetings, one meeting is a commitment the other is an option, one meeting is focused around one person?s attendance and the other meeting is not, one deals with crime the other deals with a basketball game for a successful program.

I stand by my comments about priorities.

One more point, in this article the city hall spokesman insinuates it was some type of ?ambush?. If you think about how ridiculous that comment is in earnest .. Could all these community groups in the city and the five elected officials who attended now be involved in this plot because we knew the Mayor would decide to attend the game? That is so silly and laughable that I couldn;t help but think it is the conspiracy theory worthy of another board.

Steven Fulop

Posted on: 2007/3/9 19:01
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