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singlemalt
Citizen
Username: Singlemalt
Post Number: 818
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 10:21 am: | 
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I am looking to help the candidates who are running against the establishment (if they run) this May. Does anyone know how to get involved? I may not be able to provide the time but I am willing to help with $$$.
Has a website been setup to keep those wanting to help informed?
Thanks.
Malt |
noracoombs
Citizen
Username: Noracoombs
Post Number: 61
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 11:52 am: |
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The website for the It's About Results slate (Eric DeVaris, Howard Levison, Terriann Moore) is www.itsaboutresults.com. The site has information on how you can make contributions and get involved in the campaing. |
singlemalt
Citizen
Username: Singlemalt
Post Number: 819
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 12:43 pm: |
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That's great. Thank you. From the website, for those wishing to support the campaign:
Contributions to the campaign can be made by check.
Make the check out to:
The Committee to Elect DeVaris, Levison and Moore-Abrams
Please mail the check to our campaign treasurer:
Alan L Noel, CPA
Noel & Company, PC
6 South Orange Avenue
South Orange, NJ 07079
Please include your name and address in the correspondence if it is not already printed on your check. For reporting requirements we also need your employers name and address.
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cmontyburns
Citizen
Username: Cmontyburns
Post Number: 709
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 3:24 pm: |
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Hard to believe we have this sort of political party-type grouping in our tiny little local government.
I consider folks on their individual merits. I don't want to vote for a "group" of people. I want to vote for the best individuals.
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woodstock
Citizen
Username: Woodstock
Post Number: 916
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 24, 2005 - 3:40 pm: |
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Cmonty, I believe the point is to save money by sharing advertising and campaigning costs with people who have similar positions on issues. |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 12
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 8:53 pm: |
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You are not required to vote for a ticket. You can mix and match from all lines - in this coming election you may cast your ballot for 3 different individuals regardless of which line they appear on or ticket they are associated with. FYI I will be throwing my name into the upcoming election. No ticket - I'll run by my lonesome. No contributions accepted!! |
LibraryLady(ncjanow)
Supporter
Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 2240
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 7:43 am: |
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Good luck Jeff, I hope you are independantly wealthy. This elections can run into very big bucks. If this is your initial platform, I concerned how realistic the rest of your ideas are. While the concept of not accepting contributions is a good one, is it really practical? |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 15
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 9:32 am: |
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Thank you. Unfortunately no trust fund for me. I am well aware of the costs of a local election. I'll do without some of the glossy mailings. It may not be practical, but my vote will not be influenced because of a contribution that helped me attain the position. As for platform - I think fair and open representation of our residents, and "No personal agenda" is a good start. |
singlemalt
Citizen
Username: Singlemalt
Post Number: 824
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:53 am: |
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Jeff,
Good to hear you are running! I agree with library lady to some extent, but also see why you don't want to accept contributions.
How about a compromise? Why not limit individual contributions to no more than $100 per person? I doubt anyone can buy too much influence for that kind of money and it will allow you to raise money for a few mailings, yard signs or literature.
I seem to be in agreement with your positions and you may be a nice alternative to getting an entire slate into the BOT which is the problem we have today. I am looking to vote for someone who is independent in thought and not obligated to vote with the rest of the slate. It sounds like your a candidate to watch (if people will know who you are with no money). |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 16
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 12:44 pm: |
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Appreciate your thoughts. I will make myself very visible and accesible during the coming campaign season. Many have offered "Coffees" and other events to get me greater exposure - these will happen. Lets see if we can disprove the theory that the person with the deepest pockets always wins. I'm currently working the petitions myself - 60 and counting! I'll keep everyone posted. Jeff |
ajc
Citizen
Username: Ajc
Post Number: 3555
Registered: 9-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 1:56 pm: |
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Good luck Jeff. Three years ago my running mate and I ran for the Maplewood Township Committee for about a one thousand dollar investment.
Of course the results showed it too. Although in the past decade it hasn't much mattered how much money a non-Democratic candidate spent in this town. The vote count and the results have always been pretty much the same, and we lose.
I feel South Orange candidates have an advantage over Maplewood as the election is non-partisan. So, if you're not like we were, and you're really serious about your chances of winning, I suggest you take LL, and Singlemalt's advice and accept some help...
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Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 4:03 pm: |
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Thank you. I agree, unfortunately some good people in Maplewood have gotten shut out because of partisan politics. I will personally fund my campaign with several thousand dollars. I am quite serious about winning. The question will be "where to get the biggest bang for my buck". |
hariseldon
Citizen
Username: Hariseldon
Post Number: 281
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 4:17 pm: |
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Why is it worth "several thousand bucks" of your own money to be elected to a "volunteer" position? |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 394
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 5:09 pm: |
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Honestly Jeff, I had the same question as Hari...According to your other postings, you recognize that this job takes tremendous effort, and feel that it should be unpaid (although you also feel, as a business person, that people should be properly paid for their work!). You also said that you have three kids, so you presumably have plenty on your plate already.
I'm still waiting to hear more reasons why you are running (other to see if you can win on your own money) and more reasons to vote for you than your position against taking donations.
Looking forward to the beginning of real election debate! |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 18
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 6:32 pm: |
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I have lived in this community for almost 13 years. My family and I have made many good friends. The community has been good to us. I believe in giving something back - hopefully make decisions and have input that improves the general quality of life in our community. I like alot on my plate - keeps the mind busy. I'm done with the finance issue. If you really feel like giving - support the rescue squad, domestic violence organization or one of your other local charities. I have no personal agenda - except to represent the residents fairly and honestly. Do your homework on me - you'll see I taken some very hard stances to benefit this community. |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 398
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 7:07 pm: |
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Where do I do my homework on you? I think that is the question that I just asked.
(and no, I wasn't volunteering to give to you yet...I do give to the local charities that you discuss, thank you). |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 19
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:24 pm: |
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Read the minutes from SOPA meetings, articles in the News Record, archive posts on this board - (I don't know how far back they go - mostly addressed parking issues - a few posts), speak to members of the current board. |
Reflective
Citizen
Username: Reflective
Post Number: 766
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, February 26, 2005 - 10:37 pm: |
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S1014 and Hari
I know for many, running on your own money is a novel idea. You know, Jeff can be his own person and that is scary to the democrat party machine in essex and at state levels. and to a much lesser extent to the republican party. AJC can probably attest to their lower support level.
So don't be suspicious, support an independent thinker and non machine candidate. |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 400
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 12:47 am: |
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I'll wait for him to make his case. I don't have time for the level of archeology being described. I'm very open to new ideas, but waiting to hear them.
By the way, Jeff, you are up to post 19, according to the ticker. I don't think that reading the MOL archives is going to tell me much about you ;-)...
Actually, after a little research, I take that back...you were in the lead for giving Hartwyck a 16% raise as traffic commissioner. I don't know enough to know if that was a good decision or not, but given the issues around compensation in this town, I will need to understand more to know if you are part of the solution, or part of the old problems.
(Reflective, are you trying to say that DeVaris and the other challengers are part of "the democrat party machine in essex"?? If not, what is your point?) |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 21
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:11 pm: |
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Reflective - I guess it is human nature to be suspicious. Thanks for the vote of confidence. No political or special interest group influence here!
Susan- PLEASE DO NOT POST FALSEHOODS or MISSTATEMENTS ABOUT ME!
1.I am a SO Parking Authority Commissioner
2.I was not the "lead" in giving the director a 16% raise.
3.If you did your homework - you would have learned that I voted against the increase and contract.
4.Fiscal Responsibilty has been my priority as a Commissioner. |
doublea
Supporter
Username: Doublea
Post Number: 913
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:21 pm: |
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Jeff - Were you the Commissioner who spoke out a few years ago at a BOT about the way the Executive Director was chosen and the interference by certain trustees in the selection? If I have you identified correctly, then I commend you for your stance. |
susan1014
Supporter
Username: Susan1014
Post Number: 401
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:55 pm: |
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Jeff, my apologies if I misunderstood your old postings. You told me to go read them to learn about your positions, and I did.
It was late, and maybe I misunderstood you.
(I definitely confused the titles Commissioner (yours) and Director (Hartwyck's)). You said that you were the Commissioner, and you responded to questions about the increase from 60K to 70K by reference to Montclair's 80K (see posting below)...maybe that neither makes you the lead or a supporter of the raise, but that was what I inferred from your postings, to which you directed me. Sorry if I jumped to conclusions.
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Posted on Friday, April 16, 2004 - 9:18 am:
The Parking Authority position is full time.
The board of Commissoners, a volunteer position appointed by the SO Board of Trustees, is responsible for compensation of the Director.
I believe Montclair recently hired a Director of Parking. I think I heard a salary of $80k. I think Montclair's Parking Authority is a bit larger than SO.
Sincerely - Jeff DuBowy
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I keep an open mind and wait for the facts. At this point I'm increasingly confused, and unlikely to become a supporter if you attack me for trying to do the research that you told me to do. Where would I have to go to find the materials to do my homework, as you keep telling me to do?
I'm eager to find people to support, so don't assume that I'm looking to knock you down...just to understand who you are, by asking questions in response to your posts. |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 22
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 3:25 pm: |
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Apology accepted -  |
Jeff DuBowy
Citizen
Username: Jeffd
Post Number: 23
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 3:27 pm: |
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doublea - Guilty! That was me. Thank you. |
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