Brogan's Out, Montclair Race Now A Three Way

I think I know the root of the problem with our taxes in Montclair.

One has to be wealthy to be able to afford to run for council as it requires a lot of hours with little compensation. As much as I would love to be able to participate in the process, I can't afford to for I must work like a dog to simply afford to stay here.

So those who run for or get elected to the town council must be pretty well off. This might be why the town council can not say no to any spending requests. It is inhabited by a team of wealthy locals who can not relate to how difficult it is for many of us to be able to afford to live here.

Hence, the new school, the quiet zone, the new sign, the bus gazebos, the artwork in parking garages, the field house, the baseball fields, the belgian block curbs, the authorities, the lousy garbage collection, etc.

As much as I hate it when people use quotes out of context, "I'm pleased to be the only woman" sounds a lot like "I don't think women should run for mayor." Or at the very least, "I don't think other women should run for mayor."

"the most experience,"

This is what bothers me. The most experience wasting my tax dollars on needless spends is more like it.

I thought the same thing -- the more women running, the better. Unfortunately it's too late to throw my hat in...

Perhaps, Liz, walleroo will withdraw and announce to his supporters that you have his endorsement for your own write-in campaign. Greater love hath no man than.....you know...

"the more women running, the better"--
Why, exactly?

Noel would have made an excellent candidate. Great business woman, its a shame she stepped out

That was a very odd comment from Michaelson, but then again she is a very odd duck.

Oh Liz! Perhaps we could form our own slate? We could call it, Beauty and the Beast.

I just knew that that was a Liz headline without having to look. Zing. Nice.

I can imagine the state of walleroo's id right now. The churning, the turmoil!

Add to 13%'s list

The councilpersons'cavalier attitude toward enforcing quality of life ordinances all over town.

Poor Noel, did she have dead people sign her petition?

As to the Michaelson quote ""I'm pleased to be the only woman. I'm pleased to be the one with the most experience, and I'm pleased to have a great team behind me," she said."

Lets leave this please woman behind. She's got lots of experience spending our money and not being responsive to those that she represents.

She's pleased alright. Pleased 'cause she thinks we've forgotten and will vote for her.

This is an example- on her platform she says:

"Add contextual provisions to Montclair's land use ordinances."

Contexual to what? she's one of the Town Council people pushing to sell the open lots on Wildwood to a developer.

These parcels are some of the inly open space left in Montclair.

And she has a crook on her ticket!

OK, Jon, you know we're going to ask this:

A crook? WHO? HOW?

I mean, isn't that a little harsh?

Details, please. Or even a hint?

What would you call someone who takes money that doesn't belong to them and is caught and fined?

And that person would be ...... ???? Hint???????

How do you know???????

How does the Tobin camp not know?? Do your homework!

Everyone knows. It's public knowledge. It's part of the public record.

The SEC publishes that sort of information.

He's willing to gamble!

Joyce doesn't mind, she's doing some questionable things herself. I heard that she promised someone a job as the head of security at the BOE.

How is that possible?

Obviously not everyone.

Why Teddy, whatever do you mean?

Ha, good guess...I could see where you'd think you had me, but sorry, not Ted! Keep trying!

Well Teddy your nose is growing.

It wasn't a guess - we all do know that it's you.

Keep posting and let us know what you propose to do about the Seltzer matter - you know loose lips and all.

"Everyone knows. It's public knowledge. It's part of the public record."

If this is the case, then why don't you just come out and say who it is and what (s)he did? Or direct us to a link of the "public record" that will tell us.

This playing cutsie and making vague accusations is getting old. Put up or shut up.

"Everyone knows. It's public knowledge. It's part of the public record."

If this is the case, then why don't you just come out and say who it is and what (s)he did? Or direct us to a link of the "public record" that will tell us.

This playing cutsie and making vague accusations is getting old. Put up or shut up.

OK, you got me! Just remember my campaign slogan, "Ted is badass, Gerry is dumbass...I'm still trying to come up with something for Joyce!" Same old thing ass??

Not sure of the Seltzer thing, but how about sharing some info??

Bitpusher,

See, Teddy is here, he admits it.

You can do your own SEC research on the gambler, and I'm sure you know who the gambler is. Just look at Michaelson's slate.

Teddy's having some representation problems with his attorney who is accused of having loose lips. Not by me but by the township. If you want to know more ask Teddy.

Just remember, Teddy brought it up. I didn't. And I'm not running for anything, he is.

Ted is BIG-ass, Jerry is ATHLETIC-ass...and Joyce is OUTFORHERSELF-ass!

"Ted is BIG-ass, Jerry is ATHLETIC-ass...and Joyce is OUTFORHERSELF-ass! "

I'll vote for the athletic guy who takes care of himself and will look out for the town ANY day.

But seltzer isn't my attorney. I wouldn't believe too much the "township", whoever that is, is putting out there. They are the one's that are making you pay for a frivilous countersuit. Also, I meant Tobin.. Jerry Fried is "look at my junk in my bicycle shorts ass".

Oh yeah...vote for badass!

So, you really ARE Teddy!

I thought that you were describing those running for Mayor.

Yourself, Jerry Fried, Joyce Michaelson.

FAT-ass
ATHLETIC-ass
OUTFORHERSELF-ass

Tobin isn't running for Mayor. He isn't running against you. What does Tobin have to do with your campaign for mayor.

And yes, Fried sure looks good in a pair of shorts.

Do you fit into shorts Teddy? Can you squuuueeeeeezzzzeee into them. Can you bend over and pick up your keys after you squuueeezze into those shorts.

Do you walk anywhere? Bike anywhere? Will we see you in the park?

How do you see any of Montclair while driving everywhere and muching on those caloric snacks?

I've already told you...I am Ted "badass" Mattox! What else do you want...you got me!

You thought wrong.

It's Tobin's slate. He assembled it. He's running it. He just couldn't get enough petitions signed to run for that position (Jesus, even Noel came close).

I never said I didn't like looking at fried's junk as he showcases it around town.

Boy, you are mean and humorless (which must mean you are Gerry Tobin!) I have feelings too.

Oh yeah....vote badass!

Come on Teddy, it's not Tobin's slate.

It's the person who is running for Mayor's slate.

If you are going to run for Mayor...run against Fried, since he's running for Mayor too.

If you are going to run against Tobin it means that you are running for 1st Ward Councilperson.

I don't think you live in the 1st ward. If you don't live in the 1st Ward you can't run for 1st Ward Councilperson.

Let me be very clear. I am not Tobin and I am not running for anything.

Oh yeah, vote FAT-ass unless you want to be really represented and you want transparency in governement.

Teddy dear, didn't you vote for the resolution to not support the Sunshine Laws? I know you did.

Why would you vote that way.

You have the floor, explain yourself.

You can do your own SEC research

Why? I'm not the one making accusations. Back it up or shut up.

John Doe is Ted Maddox? Give me a break. When Ted has something to say, he says it with his own name.

"I heard that she promised someone a job as the head of security at the BOE." That sounds serious. Where is the proof?

I've always heard that the proof is in the pudding. Would you want it to be somewhere else.

Interesting that Jon Doh turns out to be Ted Mattox.

Does Ted Mattox post here under his own name. I don't remember him doing so.

Yes, Ted does post under his own name, just do a quick search...

"Any costs associated with the filing of this complaint will not be paid by taxpayers. The twp. has an attorney and he is a salaried employee.

Posted by Ted Mattox | September 12, 2006 9:31 AM "

But believe me, I am Ted "Badass" Mattox.

I want you all to remember not to vote for Jerry "grouchyass" Tobin or the remainder of HIS slate!

Come on Belletones, you know me. You know I speak the truth!

Here's a question you may be able to answer...

Is it true that Gerry Tobin is being sued for voting to provide a variance for a construction project for the owner of the building where he rents space for his law practice?

Also, what is going on with these nasty email responses by Tobin to his constituents? Just for asking questions about the BOE budget? The response is downright....grouchy!

Vote badass

Teddy,

It is my understanding that that is NOT true. The entire planning commission is being sued- and by a developer 'cause he didn't get what he wanted.

You can see a portion of the story at:
http://www.baristanet.com/2008/01/plofker_parking_pass_prompts_l.php

It's my understanding that Tobin sublets office space from someone who rents office space from Pfloker. Tobin does not have a rental relationship with Pfloker.

You didn't bother to answer the question as to why you voted against the Sunshine LAWS.

Let's let the Sunshine in Vote for the UnityMontclair:

Jerry Fried, Katherine Weller, Cary Africk, Sandy Castor, Gerry Tobin, and Nick Lewis

UnityMontclair is dedicated to bringing real change to the Township Council with responsive and open government. We have brought together community leaders with different perspectives who will work to reach consensus on a new course of action for the Township. We are committed to transparent and open government that truly represents our unique and vibrant community. We feel Montclair must return to its core value of being a economically and socially diverse home for not just the affluent, but also for middle and lower income working families including the teachers, artists, writers and other creative people who make Montclair one of the most sought after places to raise your family. We want to revive, encourage and increase involvement at every level.

OK, I admitted it...you got me, I'm Ted "badass" Matox, but who are ytou in the "we" of unity Montclair?

I wish i could answer your sunshine question, but I don't know...how did grouchyass Tobin vite?

How can you campaign on a platform of change when your ringleader, TOBIN, has had 8 years to change, well anything, and hasn't!

Vote badass

BTW, 20 or so people at the big UnityMontclair shindig? Not so good.

I heard that there's some "embarrassing information" about other slates that your representatives have been touting around town.

Why just threaten other slates. Out with it here!

I don't know what the embarrasing info is...but you seem to know. Out with it!

Oh yeah, vote badass!

I didn't hear what - just the threats from DeKoninck as he trolled the Partnership Montclair party this past weekend.

Is this how you campaign, by having your people threaten other candidates.

So what's with this Morial appearance? Are you related? Some sort of family tie? Did you take ethics 101 with his brother?

VOTE LARD-ass!!