Second Hoboken Mayoral Election 2009
Andrew Bjerke
Issue date: 10/30/09 Section: Local News
Due to the corruption scandal and subsequent resignation of Peter Cammarano, Hoboken will hold yet another election for mayor in November. For the past couple of months, the candidates have aired attack ads at one another and handed out fliers to the residents of Hoboken. They promise various benefits for Hoboken along with accusations about their fellow candidates.
First on the list for the election is Dawn Zimmer, interim mayor for Hoboken. Her claimed accomplishments include restoring transparency to city hall by encouraging use of official Hoboken email addresses for official business and including mandatory resumes for many Hoboken positions, implementing a swine flu task force, standing up against over development around Hoboken's rail station and cutting costs by reducing the salaries of the mayor and other officials. Dawn Zimmer's vision for Hoboken includes restoring openness to the mayor's office and ensuring fiscal responsibility. She wishes to restore a more green initiative to Hoboken's future.
Next on the list is Zimmer's rival from the last election: Beth Mason, City Councilwoman from the 2nd ward. She pledges various civic improvements including stop signs and traffic lights. She also opposes large towers being built in Hoboken and certain financial irregularities, supporting budget analysis and spearheading environmental initiatives. Claiming that the current leadership has dropped the ball with these issues, Beth Mason has promised to improve infrastructure, get the budget back on track and improve green city planning.
Nathan Brinkman, the lone Republican in the group, has also thrown his hat in the ring. Brinkman says that "he's never voted for a tax increase, he's never passed a budget that grows the size of government." As a candidate, he promises more of these same policies.
A Hoboken lawyer, Kimberly Glatt is running for mayor as well. She boasts much law experience as a lawyer and judge, as well as community service with Hoboken's library, sports teams and women's association. As a judge, one is prevented from joining many political causes and organizations. Kimberly Glatt has abided by this and joined the causes she can. Again, this candidate promises a good budget, leadership skills and integrity of office.
Frank Raia is a Hoboken local who owns a small business here in the city. His community involvement and support have come from donating a park to Hoboken, assisting in bringing the HeadStart Preschool to the city, and helping create more parking. From having a successful track record as a business owner, Frank Raia argues he exhibits good financial regularity. He also promises infrastructure, budget improvements, lower taxes and fixes for parking.
A new face in the race is Everton Wilson. A Stevens PhD candidate with a master's and bachelor’s from New York University, he decided to run for mayor. He also promises a good budget, transparency, lower taxes, infrastructure and good relations with Stevens in general. Wilson also has plans for the homeless and noise in Hoboken.
Finally, Patricia Waiters has chosen to run for mayor. She made an unsuccessful run for a City Council seat last spring. Waiters has said about herself, "I'm honest and have integrity and want to get this city back on track."
Hoboken citizens go to vote on November 3. Please check for your voting location on voters.njsvrs.com. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
First on the list for the election is Dawn Zimmer, interim mayor for Hoboken. Her claimed accomplishments include restoring transparency to city hall by encouraging use of official Hoboken email addresses for official business and including mandatory resumes for many Hoboken positions, implementing a swine flu task force, standing up against over development around Hoboken's rail station and cutting costs by reducing the salaries of the mayor and other officials. Dawn Zimmer's vision for Hoboken includes restoring openness to the mayor's office and ensuring fiscal responsibility. She wishes to restore a more green initiative to Hoboken's future.
Next on the list is Zimmer's rival from the last election: Beth Mason, City Councilwoman from the 2nd ward. She pledges various civic improvements including stop signs and traffic lights. She also opposes large towers being built in Hoboken and certain financial irregularities, supporting budget analysis and spearheading environmental initiatives. Claiming that the current leadership has dropped the ball with these issues, Beth Mason has promised to improve infrastructure, get the budget back on track and improve green city planning.
Nathan Brinkman, the lone Republican in the group, has also thrown his hat in the ring. Brinkman says that "he's never voted for a tax increase, he's never passed a budget that grows the size of government." As a candidate, he promises more of these same policies.
A Hoboken lawyer, Kimberly Glatt is running for mayor as well. She boasts much law experience as a lawyer and judge, as well as community service with Hoboken's library, sports teams and women's association. As a judge, one is prevented from joining many political causes and organizations. Kimberly Glatt has abided by this and joined the causes she can. Again, this candidate promises a good budget, leadership skills and integrity of office.
Frank Raia is a Hoboken local who owns a small business here in the city. His community involvement and support have come from donating a park to Hoboken, assisting in bringing the HeadStart Preschool to the city, and helping create more parking. From having a successful track record as a business owner, Frank Raia argues he exhibits good financial regularity. He also promises infrastructure, budget improvements, lower taxes and fixes for parking.
A new face in the race is Everton Wilson. A Stevens PhD candidate with a master's and bachelor’s from New York University, he decided to run for mayor. He also promises a good budget, transparency, lower taxes, infrastructure and good relations with Stevens in general. Wilson also has plans for the homeless and noise in Hoboken.
Finally, Patricia Waiters has chosen to run for mayor. She made an unsuccessful run for a City Council seat last spring. Waiters has said about herself, "I'm honest and have integrity and want to get this city back on track."
Hoboken citizens go to vote on November 3. Please check for your voting location on voters.njsvrs.com. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.