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PLAINFIELD VOTER is the official newsletter of the League of Women Voters of Plainfield.
In order to save on postage
and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call Rebecca Williams
at (908) 561-4905 or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for
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SUMMER ISSUE 2009
LOCAL NEWS
New Officers Elected to Plainfield
League
At the Annual Meeting of the league, the following members were elected as officers for the 2009/2010 term.
President - Janet Massey
1st Vice-President - Rebecca Williams
2nd Vice-President - Raquel Horn (Voter Services Chair)
Treasurer - Alice Logie
Secretary - Patricia Turner Cavanaugh
Membership - Veronica Taylor
ELECTION
NEWS
The 2009 primary
was held on Tuesday, June 2nd. The results below are courtesy of the Union County
Clerk’s Office.
Plainfield Municipal Elections
| Dem - Plainfield Mayor |
| 34/34 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
191 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| SHARON M. ROBINSON BRIGGS |
2,017 |
46.65% |
| ADRIAN O. MAPP |
1,681 |
38.88% |
| CAROL ANN BROKAW BOLES |
152 |
3.52% |
| MARTIN P. COX |
363 |
8.40% |
| THOMAS T. TURNER |
37 |
0.86% |
| ROBERT FERRARO |
72 |
1.67% |
| Personal Choice |
2 |
0.05% |
| Total |
4,324 |
100.00% |
| Dem - Plainfield Councilman, 4th Ward |
| 5/5 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
253 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| VERA GREAVES |
239 |
48.19% |
| BRIDGET B. RIVERS |
245 |
49.40% |
| KEITH J. HARDY |
11 |
2.22% |
| Personal Choice |
1 |
0.20% |
| Total |
496 |
100.00% |
April 2009
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS (NON-PARTISAN)
The results below are courtesy of the Union
County Clerk's Office.
| Plainfield Board of Education |
| 16/16 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
509 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - Patricia I. BARKSDALE |
881 |
19.59% |
| Non - Brenda GILBERT |
717 |
15.94% |
| Non - Rasheed ABDUL-HAQQ |
453 |
10.07% |
| Non - Joseph M. RUFFIN, Sr. |
577 |
12.83% |
| Non - Mahogany HENDRICKS |
558 |
12.41% |
| Non - Joanne HOLLIS |
635 |
14.12% |
| Non - Lisa LOGAN-LEACH |
675 |
15.01% |
| Personal Choice |
1 |
0.02% |
| Total |
4,497 |
100.00% |
| Plainfield Board of Ed. Unexpired Term |
| 16/16 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
289 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - Terrence WILLIAMS |
302 |
21.87% |
| Non - Katherine PETERSON |
583 |
42.22% |
| Non - Tammy WESTBROOK |
495 |
35.84% |
| Personal Choice |
1 |
0.07% |
| Total |
1,381 |
100.00% |
SCHOOL
BOARD CANDIDATE FORUM ON APRIL 16
The League
of Women Voters of Plainfield invites all city residents to attend its Board of Education Candidate Forum. The forum
will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. April 16 in the Anne Louise Davis Room of the Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Ave., Plainfield. The field of candidates includes seven vying for three three-year seats and three
seeking an unexpired two-year term. Incumbents Rasheed Abdul-Haqq, Patricia Barksdale, Lisa Logan-Leach and appointee
Joseph Ruffin Sr. are running for re-election. Challengers for the three-year
terms are Mahogany Hendricks, Joanne Hollis and Brenda Gilbert. Candidates for
the unexpired term are Katherine Peterson, Tammy Westbrook and Terrence Williams.
Candidates’
statements will be included in an advertisement paid for by the League, to be published in advance of the forum. The event
will follow the LWV format of an opening statement, responses to written questions from the audience and a closing statement.
As required by LWV rules, an outside moderator will conduct the forum.
PLAINFIELD
LEAGUE HOSTS EDUCATION FORUM ON CHARTER SCHOOLS
On Wednesday,
March 18, 2009, the Plainfield League welcomed Heather Ngoma, Director o the New Jersey Charter School Resource Center, Queen
City Academy Principal Rashawn Adams, Plainfield Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Steve Gallon III, and Board of Education
member and Community Relations Chair Patricia Barksdale to discuss charter schools at a forum held at Emerson Community School.
More than 90 residents were in attendance. League President Herb Green moderated with assistance from other League members
and volunteers. A question and answer session followed the presentations by the guest speakers. The League would
like to extend special thanks to the facilities staff at Emerson School for their assistance in making the forum a success.
FALL ELECTION ISSUE 2008
ELECTION NEWS
The 2008 general
election was held on Tuesday, November 4th. The results below are courtesy
of the Union County Clerk’s Office.
General
Election
| Registration & Turnout |
| 299,762 Voters |
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Polling Place Turnout |
209,380 |
69.85% |
| Absentee Turnout |
11,601 |
3.87% |
| Provisional Turnout |
2,076 |
0.69% |
| Overseas Turnout |
894 |
0.30% |
| Total |
223,951 |
74.71% |
| President |
| 438/438 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
1345 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - BARACK OBAMA |
141,417 |
63.58% |
| Rep - JOHN McCAIN |
78,768 |
35.41% |
| VOT - JEFFREY BOSS |
76 |
0.03% |
| LIB - BOB BARR |
441 |
0.20% |
| Ind - RALPH NADER |
1,006 |
0.45% |
| GRE - CYNTHIA McKINNEY |
149 |
0.07% |
| SOC - BRIAN MOORE |
21 |
0.01% |
| SOC - GLORIA La RIVA |
17 |
0.01% |
| CON - CHUCK BALDWIN |
176 |
0.08% |
| SOC - ROGER CALERO |
26 |
0.01% |
| Personal Choice |
329 |
0.15% |
| Total |
222,426 |
100.00% |
| United States Senator |
| 438/438 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
33664 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - FRANK LAUTENBERG |
116,201 |
61.51% |
| Rep - DICK ZIMMER |
69,069 |
36.56% |
| POO - DARYL MIKELL BROOKS |
1,226 |
0.65% |
| LIB - JASON SCHEURER |
1,049 |
0.56% |
| GOD - J. M. CARTER |
684 |
0.36% |
| BOS - JEFFREY BOSS |
398 |
0.21% |
| SOC - SARA J. LOBMAN |
221 |
0.12% |
| Personal Choice |
63 |
0.03% |
| Total |
188,911 |
100.00% |
| House Of Representatives-6th |
| 34/34 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
3083 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - FRANK PALLONE, Jr |
12,122 |
91.03% |
| Rep - ROBERT E. McLEOD |
1,061 |
7.97% |
| REG - HERB TARBOUS |
126 |
0.95% |
| Personal Choice |
8 |
0.06% |
| Total |
13,317 |
100.00% |
Plainfield Municipal Election
| Plainfield Councilman-At-Large |
| 34/34 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
3928 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - ANNIE C. McWILLIAMS |
12,340 |
99.78% |
| Personal Choice |
27 |
0.22% |
| Total |
12,367 |
100.00% |
| Plainfield 1st ward councilman, unexpired term |
| 8/8 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
1060 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - WILLIAM REID |
2,600 |
99.92% |
| Personal Choice |
2 |
0.08% |
| Total |
2,602 |
100.00% |
| Plainfield Councilman, 3rd Ward |
| 10/10 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
1053 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Dem - ADRIAN O. MAPP |
3,517 |
99.01% |
| Personal Choice |
35 |
0.99% |
| Total |
3,552 |
100.00% |
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| Under Votes |
127794 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - Yes |
52,447 |
57.25% |
| Non - No |
39,158 |
42.75% |
| Total |
91,605 |
100.00% |
| Under Votes |
129201 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - Yes |
39,981 |
44.37% |
| Non - No |
50,129 |
55.63% |
| Total |
90,110 |
100.00% |
SUMMER ISSUE 2008
LOCAL NEWS
New Officers Elected to Plainfield League
At the Annual Meeting of the league, the following members were elected as officers for the 2008/2009 term.
Herbert Green – President
Rebecca Williams - 1st Vice-President
Arlene Cossum - 2nd Vice-President (Voter Services Chair)
Treasurer - Alice Logie
Secretary - Patricia Turner Cavanaugh
Membership - Annie Stocks
The article below is reprinted from the Courier-News, June 27, 2008.
June 27, 2008
Past president comes full circle
Thirty years ago, Herb Green became the first male president of the Plainfield League
of Women Voters. This month, at age 83, he is president again.
Green, a former school board member and an education activist, was chosen to head the
League at the group’s annual meeting this month. He said he hopes to increase both awareness of the league’s mission
and participation in its local activities. He and his wife, Marjorie, are planning a letter-writing campaign to people they
know in Plainfield to renew interest in the league.
The
local league was formed in May 1920, just three months after the inception of the National League of Women Voters. Besides
voter registration and education, early activities included improving the quality of life in Plainfield. From 1954 to 1982, the League published four issues of “This is Plainfield,” documenting the structure of municipal government,
the school system and community organizations and resources.
Green said he first became aware of the state League of
Women Voters when he was working on election coverage for Channel 13 in 1948. He joined the Plainfield league in 1973 when it first began accepting male members. His presidency in 1978
garnered coverage by the Daily News.
Green said he hopes to draw people back to the league, which meets on the first
Thursday of every month at the Plainfield Public Library or at a member’s home. The group’s history, mission and
other information are available online at https://lwvplainfield.tripod.com/index.html along with its newsletter, Plainfield Voter. The league publishes candidate information and public forums before school board
and general elections.
To join the League, contact Treasurer Alice Logie at (908) 756-9682.
ELECTION
NEWS
The 2008 primary
was held on Tuesday, June 3rd. The results below are courtesy of the
Union County Clerk’s Office.
Plainfield Municipal Elections
Last Updated: June 9, 2008 11:27
AM
|
Dem - Plainfield Councilman-At-Large |
|
34/34 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
195 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
HAROLD GIBSON |
1,094 |
37.25% |
|
ANNIE C. McWILLIAMS |
1,842 |
62.72% |
|
Personal Choice |
1 |
0.03% |
|
Total |
2,937 |
100.00% |
|
Dem - Plainfield Councilman, 1st Ward |
|
8/8 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
211 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
WILLIAM REID |
382 |
99.48% |
|
Personal Choice |
2 |
0.52% |
|
Total |
384 |
100.00% |
|
Dem - Plainfield Councilman, 3rd Ward |
|
10/10 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
62 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
DONALD DAVIS |
372 |
37.09% |
|
ADRIAN O. MAPP |
475 |
47.36% |
|
OLIVE LYNCH |
155 |
15.45% |
|
Personal Choice |
1 |
0.10% |
|
Total |
1,003 |
100.00% |
|
Rep - Plainfield Councilman-At-Large |
|
34/34 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
65 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
DEBORAH J. DOWE |
123 |
98.40% |
|
Personal Choice |
2 |
1.60% |
|
Total |
125 |
100.00% |
|
Rep - Plainfield Councilman, 1st Ward |
|
8/8 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
17 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Personal Choice |
1 |
100.00% |
|
Total |
1 |
100.00% |
|
Rep - Plainfield Councilman, 3rd Ward |
|
10/10 100.00% |
|
Under Votes |
46 |
|
|
Over Votes |
0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Personal Choice |
2 |
100.00% |
|
Total |
2 |
100.00% |
May 2008
School Board Election (Non-Partisan)
The incumbents, Agurs Linward Cathcart, Jr., Bridget
B. Rivers, and Vickey Sheppard were re-elected to the school board for new 3-year terms. The results below are courtesy
of the Union County Clerk's Office.
| Plainfield Board of Education |
| 16/16 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
495 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - YOLANDA VanFLEET |
335 |
12.33% |
| Non - JACLYNNE CALLANDS |
394 |
14.50% |
| Non - BRIDGET B. RIVERS |
699 |
25.73% |
| Non - VICKEY SHEPPARD |
627 |
23.08% |
| Non - AGURS L. CATHCART, Jr. |
658 |
24.22% |
| Personal Choice |
4 |
0.15% |
| Total |
2,717 |
100.00% |
April 2008
The
Plainfield Board of Education Elections (non-partisan) will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Polls are open from
2:00 - 9:00 pm.
2008
Candidate Profiles & Responses to League Questions
Listed
in Alphabetical Order--Asterisk (*) Denotes Incumbent
Candidate
Profiles
Jaclynne
Callands
41-year Resident
of Plainfield; Self and family alumni of Plainfield Public Schools; Married for 26 years, Mother of 3; Foster Parent for nearly
10 years; Superintendent of Sunday School for 25 years; Founder of Youth Services Sorority and Youth Mentor.
Linward
Agurs Cathcart, Jr.*
Married,
father of four; Manager, AT & T for 23 years; Member, Plainfield
Board of Education. President, 2006-07; Vice-President, 2005-06; Member, Union County Education Commission, 2003—present;
Founder/Recruiter/Coordinator, S.O.C. Mentoring Program; Plainfield Division of Recreation Youth Basketball Coordinator; Member,
Y.A.M.. Plainfield Class of 1977; Member, Fathers Against
Guns.
Bridget
B. Rivers*
Member of
Plainfield Board of Education since 2005; Vice-President 2007-08; Chairperson for Human Resources; ESP Committee Member; Mother
of 3 children; Mentor to troubled teen girls; Founder of and advisor to Superior Steppers Drill Team; Event planner and organizer
of community and fundraising events; Organizer of summer camp for underprivileged children; Former member of Mayor’s
Citizen Advisory Committee; Customer Care Supervisor.
Vickey
Sheppard*
I’ve
been a Board member for the past three years. I have raised 4 children as a single parent, 2 of whom are PHS graduates, and
my granddaughter will attend PPS in September. I’m the former President of Parents Empowering Parents, and several organizations
working with parents and children in our community.
Yolanda
Van Fleet
Yolanda is
a visionary with her feet on the ground. She has a diverse background in education, business and personal & professional
development. She has spent most of her adult life working to educate young people and prepare them to lead purposeful and
productive lives. She believes that young people can only do what they believe they can do, so her main goal is to help challenge
and expose their minds to progressive ways of thinking. If you can help people change the way they THINK, they can change
or improve the quality of their lives. Yolanda is a lifelong resident of Plainfield, a graduate of PHS, has her business in Plainfield and also
represents Clergy in Plainfield. She currently does personal
coaching for young people and adults through her company, Destiny Impact. Currently, she teaches Abstinence Education in the
Newark Public Schools. She has always desired to serve in her own community.
Q&A
The League asked
this year’s school board candidates the following questions. Their responses appear in alphabetical order.
1. During
the next three years, the board will be working with a new superintendent. How best can the board establish a good working
relationship with him?
Jaclynne
Callands
The best
way that the board and community can have a good working relationship with the new superintendent is by, establishing open
communication, clearly defined objectives with measurable goals that are set to realistic timeline.
Linward
Agurs Cathcart, Jr.*
In order
to establish a good working relationship with the superintendent, there must be clear and concise goals that we are working
towards. The board must provide support and trust the knowledge and expertise of the superintendent. We are confident that
we have hired a person who has the knowledge and the expertise in leading our district and taking our students to the next
level. If re-elected, I look forward to working with the new superintendent and continuing to move our district to the next
level.
Bridget
B. Rivers*
First and
foremost, the new superintendent and the board must establish a communication strategy. This will ensure that everyone is
on the same page. Secondly, the board must allow the new superintendent the opportunity to define his vision for the district
and his organizational structure that supports student achievement. Lastly, the board must govern and hold those in authority
accountable to deliver.
Vickey
Sheppard*
Ask the correct
questions of items presented by the Superintendent that supports the goals. By establishing a line of communication that’s
open and direct, he’ll know how to work with us because he knows our expectations. Give him support and become District
Ambassadors, which means we become knowledgeable about our roles and schools.
Yolanda
Van Fleet
The
Board can best establish a good working relationship with the new superintendent by opening clear lines of communication and
being committed to working with high integrity.
2. The
state has mandated a 4% increase in the local school tax levy, the first increase in 15 years, which will require at least
some staff cuts. Where would you suggest these cuts be made. Please be specific in your answer.
Jaclynne
Callands
Only through
critical analyzes of the budget, spending patterns, forecast combined with understanding the demands necessary for providing
a quality education, then and only then can we have a better understanding of where changes will need to occur. We have to
seriously examine the impact of reduced funding to the District. The state of the economy and past results of the District
will require that we function with a trimmer budget and more accountability. Although we don’t want to see anyone’s
life disrupted by unemployment, there are some decisions though hard, must be made.
Linward
Agurs Cathcart, Jr.*
Budget cuts
are always challenging. Therefore, I would draw upon the knowledge and expertise of the superintendent to guide us through
these challenging times. Experience has taught us that the only thing that is constant is change. Hence, we must all adapt
to these challenging situations.
Bridget
B. Rivers*
As a member
of the Board of Education, I look to the administration to perform their due diligence with respect to where the cuts are
to be taken. I would encourage the administration to specifically preserve those positions that directly impact student achievement
and provide a safe environment for instruction.
Vickey
Sheppard*
Look at staff
that have the least contact with students first; Look at the use of District buildings to ascertain the feasibility in operating
expense to ensure they are used to the fullest capacity; Look at other areas we can have shared services; Do staff development
more effectively and economically by having larger groups work together and use our own exceptional people to perform the
training.
Yolanda
Van Fleet
Unfortunately,
at this time, I am not able to suggest where cuts could be made without conferring and reviewing all data, situations, and
persons considered.
3. What would
you like to see the school district do to provide remedial academic education and family dynamics education to parents, grandparents,
and other relatives who are raising or have custody of children, so that the household adult has the skills to help the child
with his or her studies and social relationships?
Jaclynne
Callands
I would like
to see more public/private partnership that will provide the resources and tools necessary for strengthening the family. We
have to break the cycle of illiteracy, poverty, and create partnerships that will benefit through inter-generational programming,
lifetime learning and confidence in the role of family in education. These partnerships can also bring in resources through
grants, contributions and leveraging of existing services.
Linward
Agurs Cathcart, Jr.*
I would like
the district to continue to offer parents and guardians multicultural workshops that include the current curriculum being
taught within the Plainfield school system to facilitate a learning environment for not only educational growth but social
and economic growth as well.
Bridget
B. Rivers*
I would like
the district to take a similar approach in establishing other schools as community schools, such as has been successfully
accomplished at Washington Community
School. That community school provides remedial academic education and
family dynamics education to parents, grandparents, and other relatives who are raising children—Washington School belongs to the Community.
Vickey
Sheppard*
I would like
to see the District offer classes during the day to those families who can attend and in the evenings or Saturdays in partnership
with PTA/Os to accommodate those who are busy during the day. We could have classes once a week to cover curriculum content
and classes on basic life skills or what parents and guardians think is relevant for their child’s school that’s
taught by staff. Offer the instructor/facilitator a flexible schedule to keep costs down.
Yolanda
Van Fleet
I
would like to see the District provide interactive life skills seminars with follow-up coaching & tutorial made available
to any custodial individual that is interested in improving the academic and social lives of our children.
March 2008
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION 2008
Five Plainfield residents filed to run for 3
three-year terms on the Plainfield Board of Education. The candidates are, in alphabetical order:
Jaclynne Callands
Agurs Linward Cathcart, Jr.*
Bridger B. Rivers*
Vickey Sheppard*
Yolanda Van Fleet
*Asterisk denotes incumbent.
The
Plainfield League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum for the Plainfield Board of Education's School Board Election on
Wednesday, April 9, 2008. The forum will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room at the
Plainfield Public Library, located at Park Avenue and 8th Street in Plainfield. Attendees are requested to park in
the 9th Street lot. Please cooperate in keeping the 8th Street lot available for regular library users.
The
school board candidate profiles and answers to the League's questions (below) will be published in the April edition of Plainfield
Voter and will also be published in the Community section of the Courier-News on Wednesday, April 2 and Wednesday, April
9, 2008.
The
Plainfield Board of Education Elections (non-partisan) will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008. Polls are open from
2:00 - 9:00 pm.
The League of
Women Voters of Plainfield, a non-partisan organization devoted to good government, asked this year’s school board candidates
the following questions. Their responses will appear in the April edition.
1. During
the next three years, the board will be working with a new superintendent. How best can the board establish a good working
relationship with him?
2. The state has
mandated a 4% increase in the local school tax levy, the first increase in 15 years, which will require at least some staff
cuts. Where would you suggest these cuts be made. Please be specific in your answer.
3. What would you like
to see the school district do to provide remedial academic education and family dynamics education to parents, grandparents,
and other relatives who are raising or have custody of children, so that the household adult has the skills to help the child
with his or her studies and social relationships?
November 2007 - Municipal Elections
Four Plainfield residents filed to run for 2
four-year terms on the Plainfield City Council. The candidates are, in alphabetical order:
Sean Alfred
Linda Carter*
Deborah Dowe
Cory Storch*
*Asterisk denotes incumbent.
The
Plainfield League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum for the Plainfield Municipal Election on Thursday, November
1, 2007. The forum will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room at the Plainfield Public
Library, located at Park Avenue and 8th Street in Plainfield.
Attendees
are requested to park in the 9th Street lot. Please cooperate in keeping the 8th Street lot available for regular
library users.
Candidate
profiles submitted to the League will be published in the Courier-News during the week preceding the election.
Election
Day is Tuesday, November 6, 2007. Polls are open from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.
Web
Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to
save on postage and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League
members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call
Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905 or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
April 2007 VOLUME 8.6 - School Board Elections Issue
| Plainfield Board of Education |
| 16/16 100.00% |
| Under Votes |
609 |
|
| Over Votes |
0 |
|
| |
|
|
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - CHRISTIAN ESTEVEZ |
660 |
20.28% |
| Non - JEANETTE CRISCIONE |
562 |
17.27% |
| Non - DAVID O. GRAVES |
593 |
18.22% |
| Non - WILMA G. CAMPBELL |
766 |
23.54% |
| Non - MARTIN P. COX |
669 |
20.56% |
| Personal Choice |
4 |
0.12% |
| Total |
3,254 |
100.00% |
October 2006 VOLUME 8.5 - Municipal Elections Issue
The League of Women Voters,
a non-partisan organization devoted to good government, asked this year’s municipal candidates for the Plainfield City
Council three questions. The questions are below. The League's Candidates Forum will take place on Wednesday,
November 1 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at the Plainfield Public Library, 800 Park Avenue.
1.According to
New Jersey's nonpartisan Center for Civic Responsibility, "pay to play is the practice in which large campaign contributions
are traded for lucrative government contracts." What is your stance on "pay to play," and what specific reforms
would you adopt in a Plainfield anti-pay to play ordinance to prohibit political contributions from vendores who do business
with the city?
2. Since New Jersey
is the most expensice state for housing costs, how can Plainfield help to make housing more affordable?
3. The City Council
is being asked to approve many land use decisions involving higher densities than currently allowed by the master plan.
Do you feel these decisions can be made on a case-by-case basis or should all redevelopment reflect master plan goals?
(The candidates' answers
to these questions will be posted on-line on Wednesday, October 25th.)
April 2006 VOLUME 8.4 - Special School Board Elections Issue
LOCAL NEWS
SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION RESULTS
| |
Vote Count |
Percent |
| Non - PATRICIA I. BARKSDALE |
1,005 |
23.87% |
| Non - LISA C. LOGAN-LEACH |
661 |
15.70% |
| Non - CLAUDETTE LOVELY-BROWN |
637 |
15.13% |
| Non - NAN ANDERSON |
271 |
6.44% |
| Non - RENO B. WILKINS |
441 |
10.47% |
| Non - RASHEED ABDUL-HAQQ |
788 |
18.71% |
| Non - DAVID O. GRAVES |
406 |
9.64% |
| Personal Choice |
2 |
0.05% |
| Total |
4,211 |
100.00% |
SCHOOL BOARD RACE 2006
Seven Plainfield residents filed to run for
3 three-year terms on the Plainfield Board of Education. The candidates are, in alphabetical order:
Rasheed Abdul-Haqq
Nan Anderson
Patricia Barksdale*
David Graves*
Lisa Logan-Leach*
Claudette Lovely-Brown
Reno Wilkins
*Asterisk denotes incumbent.
The
Plainfield League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum for the Plainfield Board of Education's School Board Election on
Thursday, April 13, 2006. The forum will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room at the
Plainfield Public Library, located at Park Avenue and 8th Street in Plainfield. Attendees are requested to park in
the 9th Street lot. Please cooperate in keeping the 8th Street lot available for regular library users.
The
school board candidate profiles submitted to the League will be published in the April edition of Plainfield Voter on April
5, and will also be published in the Community section of the Courier-News on Wednesday, April 5 and Wednesday, April 12,
2006.
The
Plainfield Board of Education Elections (non-partisan) will be held on Tuesday, April 18, 2006. Polls are open from
2:00 - 9:00 pm.
CANDIDATES FOR PLAINFIELD SCHOOL BOARD 2006
The League of Women Voters,
a non-partisan organization devoted togood government, asked this year’s school board candidates the following questions.
Their responses, in alphabetical order, are listed below.
1.What would you like to see the school district do to provide remedial academic
education and family dynamics education to parents, grandparents and other relatives who are raising or have custody of children,
so that the household adult has the skills to help the child with his or her studies and social relationships?
2. How would you improve school environment so that our students are able to look at the school as a safe
and supportive place where the primary focus is on learning?
3. Please list, in the order of importance, the three most important problems we need to address to improve
our schools.
Rasheed Abdul-Haqq
My name is Rasheed Abdul-Haqq
and I reside at 219 Lee Place. I am a Business Owner—American
Auto Cab, and I have resided in Plainfield for 40 years. I
am the father of three. I am a longtime community activist. My current activities include being a member of Plainfield High School’s Administrator
Interview Panel, Leadership Council, Youth Watch, and PTSO; School Based Youth Services Advisory Board and Regional Block
Association No. 1. I am a Neighborhood Leadership Initiative Fellow and have been recognized for leading the Initiative to
Restore Plainfield Train Overpasses.
1. I would like to see the school district institute a well-publicized program of class offerings at various
strategically located schools to develop the caretakers’ needed academic skills along with conflict resolution strategies.
2. I would work to improve school environment through the implementation of fair, but firm, rules, i.e.,
the recently adopted Code of Conduct, wherein the total school population observes the rules or receives the prescribed disciplinary
action.
3. 1) Student Motivation; 2) Teacher Morale;3) School Leadership with an emphasis on competent and effective Principals.
Nan Anderson
Married, adult children.
NJ certified teacher, B.S. Management & Organizational Behavior, M.P.A., and National Urban Fellow. Participated in variety
of social, political movements in city.
1. The question presumes I support the proposal. Familial custody is often a result of Division of Youth
and Family Services case management. The District could develop supportive data of need, and then propose collaboration with
DYFS, which routinely provides/coordinates family dynamics classes; to support the designated student/families. Additionally,
college service organizations may commit a semester of tutoring adult caretakers.
2. Safe schools have zero tolerance for bigotry, bullying, violence or drugs and the Board of Education develops
and sustains initiatives that discover and deter those behaviors.
3. 1) Leadership perspectives; 2) Learning environs;
3) Discretionary spending.
Patricia I. Barksdale
I, Patricia I. Barksdale,
am a lifelong Plainfield resident, graduate of Plainfield
High School and the University
of Virginia, mother of three and Realtor. I have been active in initiatives
for children for decades. My belief in and passion for the success of our children led me to seek the one year unexpired term
on the school board last April. Now, upon completion of board training and a better working knowledge of budgets and board
operations, I look forward to continuing my work on behalf of all children in Plainfield Public Schools. We have some of the
brightest students in the state in this District and they deserve caring, committed and courageous leaders on the Board of
Education who will develop policies that are in their best interest.
1. Work through the District’s Student Family Support Services and Family Liaisons to sponsor skill
building and social skills development workshops at convenient locations and times throughout the District for individuals
responsible for rearing our children.
2.Celebrate and support the students
and staff who are positive, productive and demonstrate pride in their schools
- Actively and consistently enforce the Code of Conduct and enhance safety measures
- Evaluate the needs of the students who disrupt the learning community, providing corrective measures
to help them regain focus
3. 1) Safe and academically sound learning environments;
2) Good Governance; 3) Increased parental and community involvement.
David O. Graves
Code Enforcement Officer
- Thirty-five plus years’ residency in Plainfield
- Husband, father of two
- Member, Plainfield Board of Education
- Recipient of the Superintendent Apple Award for Parent Involvement
- Former Cedarbrook’s PTA Vice and President
- Former Cedarbrook’s SMT/LINCC member
- Former Hubbard’s PTO Vice and President
- District/Superintendent’s Key Communicator member
- Former Hubbard’s SMC/LINCC member
- Former member of District Abbott Advisory Council; District LINCC
- Member of SEOC
- Former Member/Chairman of the Plainfield
Board of Adjustment
- Former Member of the Union County Planning Board
- PHS Alumnus
- Former President of Unity Area Association
- Member of the District’s Code of Conduct Committee
- Former member of the Plainfield Democratic City Committee
1. I think the district does provide at this time all the remedial help to both students and parents,
grandparents and all other relatives who are raising or have custody of children. The problem the district has is the guardians
are not using the services.
2. The appropriate way as a board member would be to ensure the superintendent is held accountable for the
staff members she recommends for hire.
3. a) A safe, healthy learning environment; b) Improving
communication and cooperation district-wide; c) Raising expectations
of all staff regarding student academic achievement.
Lisa Logan-Leach
I have lived in Plainfield for a total of 22 years. I have one child who is currently
attending Cedarbrook Elementary School.
I am a member of the following: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Coalition of 100 Black Women, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,
Order of Eastern Star (P.H.A.) Rebecca Chapter 1, Plainfield Chamber of Commerce, and Past President of the Cedarbrook PTA.
1. We should have training sessions on the curriculum for the parents, grandparents and other relatives who
are raising or have custody of children. There should also be samples of lessons on our community access channel to assist
with homework. We must communicate with our parents and guardians to let them know that we are here to help in any way that
they need. If there is a void, then we must do everything to shorten that gap.
2. I would bring the DARE program back into our schools. We must have a ZERO tolerance for violence and vandalism
in our schools. We also must talk with our youth to receive feedback from them as well. We have to communicate with all of
our stakeholders.
3. a) We must reclaim a FULL Certification; b) ZERO
tolerance for violence and vandalism; c) ZERO tolerance for truancy.
Claudette Lovely-Brown
After thirty-five years in finance I retired July 1, 2005 from Bank of America
as Vice President & Senior Manager of my district. I have served on numerous community boards throughout my professional
career. I’m currently a member of the Elizabeth Chapter of National Council of Negro Women. I serve as Corporate Secretary
and Trustee at Shiloh Baptist Church, Plainfield and on the teaching
staff of the Christian Education and the Tutor Ministries.
1. I would like to see the school district encourage, promote and sponsor classes
for remedial academic and family dynamics education to parents, grandparents and other relatives that are raising or have
custody of children. The household adult should have the skills to help the child with their studies as well as social relationships.
There is a disconnect between parent and student when it comes to assisting them with homework assignments. These classes
would improve the parent/student and parent/teacher relationships.
2. For the school to be a safe and supportive place where the primary focus is on learning, I would improve
the school environment by having visible security in place. The DARE program should be implemented back into the schools so
that students will be educated on violence. The lack of knowledge can cause fear of the unknown.
3. The three most important problems to address to improve our schools are:
- Improvement of parent/teacher involvement
- Improvement in student achievement
- Guarantee of a safe learning environment
Reno B. Wilkins
Education: Safety Engineering, Mechanical Engineering;
Background: Safety &
Risk Management;
Community Involvement: Little
League Baseball, Board of Directors—Plainfield PAL, the Neighborhood House Association,
Trustee—New Light Holy
Church.
1. We say no child left behind. Well in many cases the parents/custodians of the children don’t necessarily
have the skills to support their child’s education. We can offer programs to assist parents in these areas, empower
them with the tools to support their child’s education. We need to better utilize the “Community schools”.
2. In talking with parents and student’s there is a real concern about safety within the schools. Schools
should be a learning environment. Consistent enforcement of the policy already on the books. Any and all acts of violence
and vandalism should be dealt with immediately. District’s “Zero Tolerance Policy”.
3. Removing the word “Conditional” from the District’s Certification. To do this we must
improve student achievement; graduation rate, improve standardized test scores. Accountability, student and teacher morale.
LEAGUE MEETINGS
Our monthly meeting location has changed. The Plainfield League now meets every 4th Tuesday at the Plainfield
Public Library in Lower Level Meeting Room 4. We will continue to meet at the same time, 7:00 pm. Our April meeting
is scheduled for Tuesday, April 25, 2006.
OTHER
LEAGUE EVENTS
Wednesday,
May 3 - "Freedom in Modern American Politics" - a topic discussion by Dr. Anthony Trancone, sponsored by
The League of Women Voters of Union County. 7:30 pm, to be held at Cranford Community Center, 220 Walnut Avenue in
Cranford. Please RSVP to (908) 687-4285 or Sydelleh@comcast.net. For directions, please call Millie Lewis at (908) 276-7764.
June
10-13, 2006 - League of Women Voters US National Convention 2006
First Call
What: 47th LWVUS National Convention: "Meeting in the Middle"
When: June 10-13, 2006 (Pre-Convention Training June 9)
Where: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Business to Conduct: adopt biennial program, elect officers and directors, adopt biennial budget, consider proposed
Bylaw amendments
Deadlines: Proposals for National Program and Bylaws amendments due March 1, 2006. Details available on the
National League's website - Members Section
Banquet Speaker: Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion"
LEAGUE SUPPORT
The Plainfield League has received a
$3,000 grant from the Plainfield Foundation for our Voter Services work.
Web Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to save on postage
and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905
or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
March 2006 VOLUME 8.3
LOCAL NEWS
League Meetings
Tuesday, March 28 - Membership and board meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the Plainfield Public Library, Lower Level Meeting Room 4.
2006 SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATE
FORUM
Thursday, April
13 - The Plainfield League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum for the Plainfield Board of Education's School Board
Election. The forum will be held from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room at the Plainfield Public
Library.
Tuesday,
April 18 - Plainfield Board of Education Elections (non-partisan). Polls are open from 2:00 - 9:00 pm.
June
10-13, 2006 - National Convention 2006
First Call
What: 47th LWVUS National Convention: "Meeting in the Middle"
When: June 10-13, 2006 (Pre-Convention Training June 9)
Where: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Business to Conduct: adopt biennial program, elect officers and directors, adopt biennial budget, consider proposed
Bylaw amendments
Deadlines: Proposals for National Program and Bylaws amendments due March 1, 2006. Details available on the
National League's website - Members Section
Banquet Speaker: Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion"
LEAGUE SUPPORT
The Plainfield League has received a
$3,000 grant from the Plainfield Foundation for our Voter Services work.
Web Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to save on postage
and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905
or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
FEBRUARY 2006 Vol. 8.2
LOCAL NEWS
PASSAGES
The Plainfield League notes with sadness the death of long-time Plainfield
resident Hugo Faraone on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Mr. Faraone's wife, Constance, was an active League member.
She preceded him in death in 2000.
The league also notes the passing of former Plainfield Councilwoman Helen Miller
on Thursday, February 9, 2006. Mrs. Miller was a member of the LWV-Plainfield for many years. A staunch advocate
for Plainfield's senior citizens, she remained committed to the building of the Plainfield Senior Center.
PLAINFIELD SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY FILLED
The vacancy on the Plainfield Board of Education has been filled by resident David Graves, president of the Hubbard
Middle School PTO.
2006 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Candidacy information available at local school district office
School board nominating petitions are now available in the Plainfield Board of Education’s Board
Secretary’s office at 504 Madison Avenue. The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Plainfield Board of Education
is 4 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2006,
Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator announced today. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2006.
(Source: Plainfield Public School District, http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/)
League Meetings
Thursday,
February 28 - Membership and board meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the Plainfield Public Library, lower level.
Thursday, April
13 - The Plainfield League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum for the Plainfield Board of Education's
School Board Election. The forum will be held from 7:30 - 9:00 pm in the Anne Louise Davis Room at the Plainfield
Public Library.
Tuesday,
April 18 - Plainfield Board of Education Elections (non-partisan). Polls are open from 2:00 - 9:00 pm.
June
10-13, 2006 - National Convention 2006
First Call
What: 47th LWVUS National Convention: "Meeting in the Middle"
When: June 10-13, 2006 (Pre-Convention Training June 9)
Where: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Business to Conduct: adopt biennial program, elect officers and directors, adopt biennial budget, consider
proposed Bylaw amendments
Deadlines: Proposals for National Program and Bylaws amendments due March 1, 2006. Details available
on the National League's website - Members Section
Banquet Speaker: Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion"
LEAGUE SUPPORT
The Plainfield League has received
a $3,000 grant from the Plainfield Foundation for our Voter Services work.
QUEST
Several members of QUEST attended and took part in the Urban Clergy
Breakfast Meeting with Plainfield School Administrators and School Board Members on December 11, 2005. The Meeting is
currently being televised daily on Plainfield Cable Television's Channel 74 at 2:00 pm, with rebroadcast at 9:00 pm on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Web Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to save on postage and
printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905
or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
January 2006 VOLUME
8.1
LOCAL NEWS
SCHOOL BOARD VACANCY ON THE PLAINFIELD BOARD OF EDUCATION
There is a vacancy on the Plainfield Board of Education, and the Board invites any interested resident who wants to
apply for this seat to meet the following requirements:
• Complete a board of education petition and return it to the board within seven (7) days from the date this
announcement appears in the newspaper.
• Provide the board of education with a one (1) page letter of explanation why he/she wishes to be a member of
the board within the above prescribed seven-day period; and
• Be available for an interview with the board within seven (7) days following submission of the completed board
of education petition. All interviews shall be conducted during a public session meeting of the board.
The request for a petition shall be made to:
Public Schools of Plainfield
504 Madison Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
Attn: Victor R. Demming, School Business Administrator
Or call 908-731-4344
2006 SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
Candidacy information available at local school district office
School board nominating petitions are now available in the Plainfield Board of Education’s Board
Secretary’s office at 504 Madison Avenue. The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run for positions on the Plainfield Board of Education
is 4 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2006,
Victor R. Demming, Board Secretary/School Business Administrator announced today. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, 2006.
(Source: Plainfield Public School
District, http://www.plainfieldnjk12.org/)
League Meetings
ATTENTION - Two representatives
from each League are requested to attend the LWV of Union County meeting on Sunday, January 29, 2006 (SEE BELOW FOR
DETAILS).
Tuesday,
January 24 - The January membership and board meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the home of Barbara Sandford, 1275 Denmark Road in Plainfield.
Sunday,
January 29 - League of Women Voters of Union County Business Meeting and Potluck Luncheon - 1:30 pm at the home of
Sydelle Hirsch, 2839 Debra Way in Union. Two representatives from each League are requested to attend (Presidents and
Voter Services Chairs). Please bring a luncheon item for 6-8 people, beverages provided. R.S.V.P. to (908) 687-4285
or sydelleh@comcast.net.
June
10-13, 2006 - National Convention 2006
First Call
What: 47th LWVUS National Convention: "Meeting in the Middle"
When: June 10-13, 2006 (Pre-Convention Training June 9)
Where: Hilton Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN
Business to Conduct: adopt biennial program, elect officers and directors, adopt biennial budget, consider
proposed Bylaw amendments
Deadlines: Proposals for National Program and Bylaws amendments due March 1, 2006. Details available
on the National League's website - Members Section
Banquet Speaker: Garrison Keillor, host of "A Prairie Home Companion"
LEAGUE SUPPORT
The Plainfield League has received
a $3,000 grant from the Plainfield Foundation for our Voter Services work.
QUEST
Several members of QUEST attended and took part in the Urban Clergy
Breakfast Meeting with Plainfield School Administrators and School Board Members on December 11, 2005. The Meeting is
currently being televised daily on Plainfield Cable Television's Channel 74 at 2:00 pm, with rebroadcast at 8:00 pm on Tuesdays,
Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Web Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to
save on postage and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League
members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call
Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905 or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
December 2005 VOLUME 7.10
LOCAL NEWS
Election Results 2005: Last Updated: November 14, 2005 2:35 PM
|
Plainfield
Mayor |
|
Completed Precincts: 34 of
34 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - SHARON ROBINSON-BRIGGS |
4,357 |
55.75% |
|
Non - ROBERT FERRARO |
1,119 |
14.32% |
|
Personal Choice |
2,339 |
29.93% |
|
Total |
7,815 |
100.00% |
|
Plainfield
City Council at Lg.2 & 3 Wds. Unexpired Term |
|
Completed Precincts: 21 of
21 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - ALONZO COLEMAN JR. |
1,150 |
25.72% |
|
Non - RASHID BURNEY |
3,310 |
74.02% |
|
Personal Choice |
12 |
0.27% |
|
Total |
4,472 |
100.00% |
|
Plainfield
City Council, 4th Ward |
|
Completed Precincts: 5 of
5 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - ELLIOTT SIMMONS |
968 |
96.03% |
|
Personal Choice |
40 |
3.97% |
|
Total |
1,008 |
100.00% |
|
|
Reg/Turnout
|
Percent |
|
Total Registration |
268,810 |
|
|
Total Turnout |
134,294 |
49.96% |
|
Polling Place Turnout |
128,562 |
47.83% |
|
Absentee Turnout |
5,350 |
1.99% |
|
Provisional Turnout |
382 |
0.14% |
|
Overseas Turnout |
0 |
0.00% |
|
|
|
|
|
Governor
|
|
Completed Precincts: 443
of 443 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - DOUG FORRESTER |
50,036 |
37.73% |
|
Non - JON S. CORZINE |
77,982 |
58.80% |
|
Non - EDWARD FORCHION |
606 |
0.46% |
|
Non - WESLEY K. BELL |
321 |
0.24% |
|
Non - HECTOR L. CASTILLO |
1,511 |
1.14% |
|
Non - JEFFREY PAWLOWSKI |
636 |
0.48% |
|
Non - MATTHEW J. THIEKE |
367 |
0.28% |
|
Non - MICHAEL LATIGONA |
108 |
0.08% |
|
Non - COSTANTINO ROZZO |
57 |
0.04% |
|
Non - ANGELA L. LARISCY |
71 |
0.05% |
|
Personal Choice |
924 |
0.70% |
|
Total |
132,619 |
100.00% |
|
General
Assembly-22nd District |
|
Completed Precincts: 140
of 140 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - NANCY MALOOL |
13,428 |
18.56% |
|
Non - ELYSE BOCHICCHIO-MEDVED |
11,705 |
16.18% |
|
Non - JERRY GREEN |
22,721 |
31.41% |
|
Non - LINDA STENDER |
24,438 |
33.78% |
|
Personal Choice |
51 |
0.07% |
|
Total |
72,343 |
100.00% |
|
Union County Clerk |
|
Completed Precincts: 443
of 443 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - SAUNDRA P. SPECTOR |
41,465 |
35.43% |
|
Non - JOANNE RAJOPPI |
75,548 |
64.55% |
|
Personal Choice |
30 |
0.03% |
|
Total |
117,043 |
100.00% |
|
Union
County Freeholders |
|
Completed Precincts: 443
of 443 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Non - PATRICIA QUATTROCCHI |
47,881 |
13.94% |
|
Non - STUART KLINE |
47,001 |
13.68% |
|
Non - ALBERT DILL |
46,000 |
13.39% |
|
Non - ANGEL ESTRADA |
67,429 |
19.63% |
|
Non - RICK PROCTOR |
66,636 |
19.40% |
|
Non - NANCY WARD |
68,499 |
19.94% |
|
Personal Choice |
91 |
0.03% |
|
Total |
343,537 |
100.00% |
Public Questions
Public Question # 1: Constitutional Amendment to Establish the Office of Lieutenant
Governor
Shall the amendment of Articles II, IV, V and XI of the
Constitution, agreed to by the Legislature, establishing the office of Lieutenant Governor, and providing for the term, election,
succession, salary, qualifications, and duties of the office, and for an interim succession to be employed in the event of
a vacancy in the office of the Governor before the election of the first Lieutenant Governor, be adopted?
|
Completed Precincts: 443 of 443 (100.00%) |
|
|
Vote Count |
Percent |
|
Yes |
36,175 |
56.81% |
|
No |
27,506 |
43.19% |
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63,681 |
100.00% |
Public Question # 2: Constitutional Amendment to Expand uses of Dedicated Tax
Revenue to Fund air Pollution Control and Administrative Costs of the Underground Storage Tank Program
Shall the amendment to Article VIII, Section II, paragraph
6 of the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, expanding the authorized uses of the constitutionally dedicated Corporation
Business Tax revenue: (1) to allow the use of 17% of the dedicated funds for 10 years, to pay for providing grants for the
costs of air pollution control equipment to reduce particulate matter emissions from diesel-powered engines, funding for other
measures to reduce human exposure to those emissions, and for no more than $1,150,000 in associated State administrative costs,
(2) to allow the use of no more than $1,000,000 per year for State administrative expenses for the underground storage tank
program, and (3) to allow an appropriation as the Legislature may provide up to $10,000,000 from the preceding unexpended
balances dedicated and appropriated for the underground storage tank program to provide grants for cost of air pollution control
equipment to reduce particulate matter emissions from diesel-powered engines, and funding for other measures to reduce human
exposure to those emissions, be approved?
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Completed Precincts: 443 of 443 (100.00%) |
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Percent |
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Yes |
33,986 |
57.11% |
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No |
25,519 |
42.89% |
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59,505 |
100.00% |
QUEST
QUEST had an excellent forum on October 15th, and has gained allies,
including Dr. Farmer, who ran the forum. We have been invited to be observers at Plainfield High School, which is doing
its own work to improve the school climate. QUEST has chosen a school to contact to begin a study circle. School
board observers attend and report on all meetings. QUEST had a productive meeting with the county superintendent and
Plainfield administrators.
League Meetings
The January membership
and board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 at 7:00 pm at the home of Barbara Sandford, 1275 Denmark Road in Plainfield.
Web
Site
Our
web site is now listed along with the rest of the other state leagues at www.lwvnj.org, which should make it easier for League members across the state to contact us.
*In order to
save on postage and printing costs, the Plainfield Voter is now available on-line to League
members. It will continue to be mailed to members who request it via print--call
Rebecca Williams at (908) 561-4905 or send an e-mail to rebelwill7@hotmail.com if you would like to continue to receive the print edition or if you have postings and/or announcements for the newsletter.
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League of Women Voters of Plainfield * P.O. Box 2900 * Plainfield, New Jersey 07062
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