Lipstreu: A land planner seeks a seat on Newark City Council
Dave Lipstreu
Guest Columnist
Having worked in city government for many years as a professional land planner, I am aware of the importance of a transparent “process” to the overall functioning of city government.
The “process” encompasses the day -to- day decision making by city employees, and the setting of policy by city council. To the greatest extent possible, residents need to be given the opportunity to provide input into this process. A case in point will serve to illustrate the importance of citizen involvement in city governance.
Since late September of last year, my street, North 40th, has been the focus of the 40th/Tamarack Transmission Line Project, a major infrastructure “improvement” to extend a large diameter water line to the west side of Newark. The project also includes the installation of a large diameter storm sewer and sidewalks on both sides of the street. I first learned of the projec
Cost: Why I m running for Newark City Council
Bill Cost
Guest Columnist
For eight years, January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2019, I had the honor and privilege to be elected and to serve two terms as a member of Newark City Council, having been involved in the Newark Community for many years as a small business owner,
I had talked about running for public office on a number of occasions and finally decided the time was right. Over those eight years, we as a group worked together along with Mayor Hall and his Administration to accomplish many positive results for our city.
When you serve on Council, you realize very quickly that there are very few things you can accomplish on your own. Some issues and legislation come from requests of citizens and others come from Administration or other Council members.
NorthJersey.com
In 1978, the Bee Gees had three of the year s top songs, the highest-grossing film was Grease and Phil Yetter was first elected to the Hampton Township Committee.
It’s been 43 years and Yetter is still on the governing body of this conservative Sussex County town. Now serving his 14th term, he chalks up his popularity with voters to one thing.
“Honesty,” Yetter said.
The sheer longevity of Yetter’s reign is rare, but he’s among dozens of elected officials across New Jersey in office for more than a quarter-century. James Anzaldi has been Clifton’s mayor since 1990. Jim Cahill was first elected New Brunswick’s mayor one year later. Since 1993 Chris Bollwage has been mayor of Elizabeth, a city that has had just two mayors in the last 57 years.