Here are the candidates in attendance for the Edison Board of Education in the November election. Candidates Paul Distefano (I) and Sunil Robert Vuppula were absent.
Special thanks to Jeff Bowden, President of the ETEA for the invitation. Much appreciated.
Friday, October 6, 2017
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Dr. Seuss on the loose in the 'DemBadLands' of Downtown Edison!?!?
You know, I just get a kick out of it when I see (what I consider to be the EDO's Greatest failure) - Rob 'Mr. Temper-a-Ment' Karabinchak stick his head up in Downtown Edison. Along with Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro, the Poster-Child for everything that's Wrong with the EDO - they make a truly dynamic representation of the EDO.
As I often ponder why the EDO turned these two out into the state and county, I remind myself that this is 'Downtown Edison,' of course. The land where the perils of one-party government are no longer perils but an unfortunate reality.
But I digress, so let's move on. So, since I would vote for Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro before I would ever vote for Señor Karabinchak (and that's saying a Tad Bit of a Lot if you know me) let's go with his theme:
Anyhoo, don't forget to thank Charlie when you see him around campaigning in your neighborhood for keeping the 'Less than 1% County tax hike' this year to only 4.1% and for that Whopping 19.3% County tax hike over the last 4 years.
As I often ponder why the EDO turned these two out into the state and county, I remind myself that this is 'Downtown Edison,' of course. The land where the perils of one-party government are no longer perils but an unfortunate reality.
But I digress, so let's move on. So, since I would vote for Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro before I would ever vote for Señor Karabinchak (and that's saying a Tad Bit of a Lot if you know me) let's go with his theme:
Anyhoo, don't forget to thank Charlie when you see him around campaigning in your neighborhood for keeping the 'Less than 1% County tax hike' this year to only 4.1% and for that Whopping 19.3% County tax hike over the last 4 years.
Just So You Know How Much to Be Thankful For Over the Last 4 Years!?!
Just so you know how much Mayor Tom 'Now 15.4%' ChoiLankey (Muni 15.4% & Garbage 10%), Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro, aka 'Deputy Dog' of The Board of 'Less than 1% Tax Increase' Chosen Freeholders (19.3%) and Dr. Frank from the Board of Mythomania, aka Board of EDems, Board of Sneaky..Sneaky..Sneaky (10.1%) have contributed to the Increase in YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILLS over the last 4 years.
Monday, October 2, 2017
It's been a Great 4 Years here in the 'DemBadLands' of Downtown Edison?!?
Well, it wouldn't be right to let the last 4 years go by without thanking all of those elected officials over there on Oligarchy Boulevard, Mythomania Lane and 'Deputy Dog' over there in New Brunswick for all the tax increases, year after year - after year - after year - after year!
And let's not forget how Lankey $tabilizing taxes ended up being a 15.4% tax hike, an unbelievable 19.3% tax hike from our own Poster-Child for Everything that's wrong with the EDO and now 'Deputy Dog' of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro.
Last, and by no means least, that 10.1% from the Out-of-Control $pending continium of the Board of Mythomania.
It's been a Great 4 Years:
Anyhoo, at least we're comforted in the knowledge that Lankey and Tomaro want another term to do it to You again and Dr. Frank wants to leave us with a Parting Gift that will last for 5 years after he's gone!?!
And let's not forget how Lankey $tabilizing taxes ended up being a 15.4% tax hike, an unbelievable 19.3% tax hike from our own Poster-Child for Everything that's wrong with the EDO and now 'Deputy Dog' of the Board of Chosen Freeholders, Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro.
Last, and by no means least, that 10.1% from the Out-of-Control $pending continium of the Board of Mythomania.
It's been a Great 4 Years:
Anyhoo, at least we're comforted in the knowledge that Lankey and Tomaro want another term to do it to You again and Dr. Frank wants to leave us with a Parting Gift that will last for 5 years after he's gone!?!
Friday, September 29, 2017
Edison's 2017 Final Property Tax Bills are out - and so is Your Money!
Well, here you go - the final property tax rate here in 'Downtown Edison' is $5.376, which is up 10-Cents or 1.9% over last year's $5.276.
- Muni taxes are $1.508 (includes Garbage tax), which up 1.9-Cents or 1.3% over last year's $1.489.
- County taxes are $0.890, which is up 3.5-Cents or 4.1% over last year's $0.855.
- School taxes are $2.978, which is up 4.6-Cents or 1.6% over last year's $2.932.
Welcome to 'Downtown Edison'
Where they $tabilize Taxes the Old-Fashioned Way
They Raise Them!?!
Anyhoo, let's give a Big Round of Applause to all those elected officials that dipped into your pocket once again!
- Edison Mayor Tom 'Now 15.4%' ChoiLankey who ran on $tabilizing taxes and is now up to 15.4%.
- Charlie 'I Abstain' Tomaro, aka 'Deputy Dog' and Board of Chosen Freeholders who said that taxes would only increase by Less than 1% this year - and it is 4.1%.
- Finally, who could forget the Board of Mythomania which has yet to learn that $pending is an Activity and Not an Accomplishment.
Saturday, September 23, 2017
Super O'Malley 1 0 Willie Araujo (BoE Candidate)
Someone suggested that I watch the discussion of the Super Dr. Richard 'Looking for the Exit Ramp' O'Malley's contract at the September 18th Board meeting here, so I did as soon as I could.
Just to be clear, I'm not much of a fan of Señor O'Malley as you can read in this blog and certainly don't think the Board should be doing this now, when they have another year to go under the contract they signed before they have to decide to renew his contract or not.
There's not a rationale or substantive reason that I can see to be forcing it in now other than they want to protect their guy at our expense. You can read all my thoughts about this in this blog, which I've already shared with the Board, so I don't need to rehash them here again.
I only look to Dr. Frank to do the right thing here on October 11th and put this decision off until next year. It's his legacy that will bear the vote on October 11th, just as Dave Dickinson owns the Carol Toth debacle.
Now, I'm all for the open, free and spirited exchange at these board meetings and expect that our elected officials will respond and be part of the discussion and answer questions when appropriate. I watched Mr. Brenner and Board Candidates Conway & Bodofsky raise questions and make statements about the proposed contract. All valid questions and concerns as they see it that I hope the Board listened to and respected.
Which brings me to the O'Malley & Araujo exchange over the legal costs under O'Malley's watch and who didn't shake whose hand or who called whom a liar.
Clearly, Señor O'Malley could of probably handled the situation a tad bit better for someone in his position. I'm sure, like all of us, that he's been faced with comments about him and to him in the past that may or may not be true.
A tad bit more respect and a little less personalizing would of worked better here on both sides in bringing out the truth. A truth that remains unknown.
But to his credit, O'Malley said they didn't spend one-million or more that Araujo was asserting. And O'Malley asked Araujo to prove it, which he didn't. Maybe it's me, but if your gonna make statements and they're challenged, then you need to back it up. And Araujo didn't.
O'Malley even made it simple for Mr. Araujo, he told him to ask someone at the dais what the actual number was and Dan Michaud, the BA, would of most likely just of given it to him - but he didn't.
Seems to me that no one should be arrogant, it's not an admirable trait - but if you're gonna be arrogant, then you better darn well be able to back it up. Just a thought for Messrs. O'Malley & Araujo since both had the chance to clear this up but both got caught up in the fray.
Finally, recognize this is the silly season and those seeking office will go to the meetings in the months running up to the election and try and engage in campaign matters. With all due respect to BoE candidates Araujo and Wise, going after Jerry Shi about the Lankey endorsement banner was inappropriate. Campaigning in BoE meetings is not appropriate and Dr. Frank should of stepped in and said so but he didn't. Now don't get me wrong, I won't be voting for Jerry Shi or Maria Wise - and Shi should be voted out on November 7th for sure but he's not wrong here.
O'Malley & Araujo Exchange - Proving once again that 2 Wrongs don't make a Right?!?:
Anyhoo, score this one up for Señor O'Malley and take note of Araujo actions come November 7th.
Just to be clear, I'm not much of a fan of Señor O'Malley as you can read in this blog and certainly don't think the Board should be doing this now, when they have another year to go under the contract they signed before they have to decide to renew his contract or not.
There's not a rationale or substantive reason that I can see to be forcing it in now other than they want to protect their guy at our expense. You can read all my thoughts about this in this blog, which I've already shared with the Board, so I don't need to rehash them here again.
I only look to Dr. Frank to do the right thing here on October 11th and put this decision off until next year. It's his legacy that will bear the vote on October 11th, just as Dave Dickinson owns the Carol Toth debacle.
Now, I'm all for the open, free and spirited exchange at these board meetings and expect that our elected officials will respond and be part of the discussion and answer questions when appropriate. I watched Mr. Brenner and Board Candidates Conway & Bodofsky raise questions and make statements about the proposed contract. All valid questions and concerns as they see it that I hope the Board listened to and respected.
Which brings me to the O'Malley & Araujo exchange over the legal costs under O'Malley's watch and who didn't shake whose hand or who called whom a liar.
Clearly, Señor O'Malley could of probably handled the situation a tad bit better for someone in his position. I'm sure, like all of us, that he's been faced with comments about him and to him in the past that may or may not be true.
A tad bit more respect and a little less personalizing would of worked better here on both sides in bringing out the truth. A truth that remains unknown.
But to his credit, O'Malley said they didn't spend one-million or more that Araujo was asserting. And O'Malley asked Araujo to prove it, which he didn't. Maybe it's me, but if your gonna make statements and they're challenged, then you need to back it up. And Araujo didn't.
O'Malley even made it simple for Mr. Araujo, he told him to ask someone at the dais what the actual number was and Dan Michaud, the BA, would of most likely just of given it to him - but he didn't.
Seems to me that no one should be arrogant, it's not an admirable trait - but if you're gonna be arrogant, then you better darn well be able to back it up. Just a thought for Messrs. O'Malley & Araujo since both had the chance to clear this up but both got caught up in the fray.
Finally, recognize this is the silly season and those seeking office will go to the meetings in the months running up to the election and try and engage in campaign matters. With all due respect to BoE candidates Araujo and Wise, going after Jerry Shi about the Lankey endorsement banner was inappropriate. Campaigning in BoE meetings is not appropriate and Dr. Frank should of stepped in and said so but he didn't. Now don't get me wrong, I won't be voting for Jerry Shi or Maria Wise - and Shi should be voted out on November 7th for sure but he's not wrong here.
O'Malley & Araujo Exchange - Proving once again that 2 Wrongs don't make a Right?!?:
Anyhoo, score this one up for Señor O'Malley and take note of Araujo actions come November 7th.
Friday, September 22, 2017
Something in Edison Stinks!
Gotta appreciate the Humor from the Hahn for Mayor website!
Here's his Platform from same source as above:
Here's his Platform from same source as above:
As Mayor, I …
– will manage and spend your tax dollars wisely
– will build a world class recreation and community center
– will work collectively with the Board of Education to eliminate overcrowding in our schools and bring back Full Day Kindergarten
– will repair our roads and fix an aging broken sewer system
– will eliminate cronyism, nepotism and favoritism from town hall
– will hire Edison residents whenever possible
– will simplify the permitting and licensing process
– will protect the small business owner in Edison
Anyhoo, you now have a Choice for Change!
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