It's great news! I hope there won't be TVs and a pool table. Plenty of those around. It would be nice to have a place where you can go. Hear music. Talk. Excited!

The desire for better government always brings high hopes and excitement to May?s Municipal elections. For local residents, talking politics and participating in the election process is part of the City?s rich culture.

In preparation for it, the neighborhood and business community in the Heights Section of Jersey City are working together as The Heights Coalition, a non-partisan group of community organizations, to coordinate two forums in which residents have an opportunity to hear candidates speak on the local issues that matter most. The forums are opened to the public and scheduled as follows:


Mayoral Candidate Form

Date: Thursday April 2, 2009
Time: 7PM to 9PM
Location: Christa McAuliffe Elementary (aka PS # 28) School Auditorium
167 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City

Ward C & D Council Candidate Forum

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2009
Time: 7PM to 9PM
Location: Christa McAuliffe Elementary (aka PS # 28) School Auditorium
167 Hancock Avenue, Jersey City
?Unlike other debates and forums in previous elections, attendees can look forward to a slightly different format,? says Nick Caballero of the Washington Park Association. The Forums will be moderated with strict rules and regulations for both candidates and audience alike. Candidates are being asked to speak clearly on the issues while steering away from accusations and taking cheap shots at the other candidates.