Imagine if Levinites and Fulopians joined forces for something like this. Would the rally numbers be in the thousands? And, why can't the two camps unite? BTW - Fulop leads our mostly unscientific corruption crusader's poll: 38% to Levin's 20%. None of the above = 27%.

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Correction: it looks like the pre-meeting rally is set to begin at
5 PM on Sept 9th.

Amen, amen.

Support an unwatered-down version of pay-to-play AND getting Vega the bribe-taker and Lopez the Florida resident off the Council!


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How do I get to pay to play?

To quote U.S. Supreme Court Justice Louis Brandeis, "sunlight is the best disinfectant.?

OK Jersey City, what say we show up and give democracy (and free speech) a try?

It is important that we keep the pressure on the council and make it clear that their actions will be scrutinized.

September 9th...6 PM... City Hall... be there.

-M

Hopefully many people will show up and the focus will be future oriented versus complaining about the past. Sweeping reform will never occur at a given point in time and the right way to approach this systemic problem is chipping away at an ingrained set of practices one piece at a time. Pay to play is as good a start as any. I'll be there.

Glad to see there is still some life to the movement. I was worried that it had died during the August doldrums.

Thanks for continuing to work for us Steve! I will be there!

I urge you to take a quick look at the attached video link on the homepage at www.stevenfulop.com. It?s a one minute video from the anti-corruption rally in front of City Hall that we organized in August. We were moved by the strong show of community support for that event. But that was only a start. We need to build on the momentum established at that event; the next few weeks will be crucial.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTO-3E ... ture=player_embedded#t=76

On Wednesday, September 9th at 6pm in City Hall, the council will be voting on the Redeveloper Pay-to-Play ordinance that I sponsored at the last council meeting. Prior to the meeting on September 9th there will be another important community rally. This is not a political rally with former candidates or elected officials speaking but the goal is a community rally to enter city hall in strong numbers and unified.

The ordinance to be voted on during the September 9th meeting is similar to the one I sponsored two years ago. As you may recall, at that time it didn?t even pass introduction required for a final vote. The ordinance would prohibit designated developers from contributing to politicians during the time that they are benefiting from favorable financial considerations from the city.

While the council and mayor flatly opposed the version of the ordinance presented two years ago, the climate has clearly changed. In August, after many Jersey City individuals were arrested on corruption charges related to this very issue, the council unanimously approved the introduction of the ordinance. However, there still seems to be resistance from some elected officials. Their fear is justified; this ordinance would stand to change politics and fundraising, and send a message that the residents of Jersey City are more important than special interests.

Your presence on September 9th will make a strong impression on the council as it deliberates on this important measure. This is a second and final reading, and discussion will be open to the public. A large audience with many residents speaking out in favor of the ordinance is the best way to let the council know how important this measure is to you.

Please come out on the 9th for both the rally and council meeting to let your voice be heard!

Sincerely
Steven Fulop