Zimmer's Campaign Manager Calls for a City Council Debate

Here is a press release from Dawn Zimmer's Campaign manager Sam Briggs who is calling for a city Council Debate amongst the remaining six candidates vying for three positions:

ZIMMER CAMPAIGN'S RESPONSE TO CAMMARANO'S ATTEMPT TO EXPLAIN AWAY HIS COUNCIL SLATE DUCKING DEBATES

" We have already had two Mayoral debates in the run-off (Hoboken Reporter and POG) and Dawn and Peter are appearing together at a Cablevision Debate and another forum this week. This is on top of three Mayoral debates during the first round. It is now time for a Council debate. Dawn Zimmer's slate represents real change and Peter Cammarano's slate is tied to the failed politics and policies of the past 16 years. Like Peter Cammarano they stand for continuing the Roberts' approach of reckless spending and large-scale development. which will leave the rest of us footing an even bigger tax bill. Maybe that's why Peter Cammarano has decided to hide his slate from Hoboken voters."

Sam Briggs Campaign Manager ◦

Zimmer's Campaign Manager Calls for a City Council Debate

Endorsement Tracker on NJ.com

Here is the recent list of endorsements from the two remaining candidates for those who are influenced by these events. Peter Cammarano had a a good week last week picking up endorsements from the status quo for the most part. Chris Carbine was the one surprise given his fiscal conservative stance on issues but there are always other factors in decisions that are made.

Peter Cammarano Endorsements

Hoboken PBA Endorses Cammarano May 30th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/del_boccio_endorses_cammarano.html

Former Councilman Richard DelBoccio Endorses Cammarano May 29th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/hoboken_pba_endorses_cammarano.html

Melberg, Occhipinti, and Carbine Endorse Cammarano May28th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/three_more_endorsements_for_pe.html

Former Mayor Steve Capiello Endorses Cammarano May 27th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/former_hoboken_mayor_steve_cap.html

State Assemblyman Ruben Ramos Endorses Cammarano May 25th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/ruben_ramos_jumps_aboard_the_c.html

Also, Richard Tremitiedi has endorsed Camamrano previously.

Dawn Zimmer has a few endorsements a week before coming from two Mayoral candidates that did not make the runoff as well as others:

Dawn Zimmer Endorsements

Beth Mason Endorses Zimmer May 19th:
http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2009/05/beth_mason_endorses_dawn_zimme.html

Frank Orsini has endorsed Zimmer as well.

Four out of 5 from Kids First BOE team

Also, Councilman Peter Cunningham previously

as well as at least 60 moms who were listed in a previous post on this site as well as on NJ.com. ◦

Endorsement Tracker on NJ.com

Dawn Zimmer - Moms for Change Coffee Hour June 3rd

Here is another Dawn Zimmer event this week:

Moms For Change Coffee Hour

Moms For Change invite you to join Dawn Zimmer and The Change That Works Slate for coffee, this Wednesday!

We are 9 Days away from Election Day and this is a great opportunity to meet Dawn and her Slate.

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Dawn Zimmer - Moms for Change Coffee Hour June 3rd

More on the Anti Zimmer Fliers

Here is a follow up on the Anti Zimmer fliers mailed out over the weekend. This comes from an anonymous source that I know is credible in terms of fact gathering. Here is a little more behind the Building America Committee from my anonymous source's perspective. I find some of the counclusions that are reached to be very speculative in nature but here goes:

Building America Committee is described on its IRS filing as being “committed to building progressive infrastructure at federal, state, and local levels through issue advocacy and citizen outreach.” The committee was created just two weeks ago (May 19) by this fellow:


That’s Keith Carbone, a political worker/strategist from New Milford currently residing in Florida. He’s worked on the Obama campaign in Iowa and a council campaign in Washington, DC. He’s also worked for the BCDO – Bergen County’s version of the Hudson County Democratic Organization – and as a Bergen county canvass director for Robert Menendez for US Senate. Among his friends on Facebook is Scott Shields of White Horse Strategies, the political strategy/communications group used by Cammarano’s campaign.

Who’s paying for these mailers? Two from Building America Committee and two mailers before that from Citizens for the Future, another Washington DC PAC fronting for a political strategy firm. Cammarano is most likely skirting campaign contribution limits, evading pay-to-play laws, or hiding his benefactors from public view – or some combination of the three.

My comment: The last sentence is the opinion of my anonymous source. Of course the 4th option would be that Peter Cammarano's team has no knowledge of this group and that may very well be what his team will state. If that is so, it still must be pointed out that those two mailers were not cheap and it thus implies that some big money interests are in indeed backing Peter Cammarano either directly or indirectly. Why such interest from afar in a local election? One word: Development. Just my hypothesis.
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More on the Anti Zimmer Fliers

New Political Website - RealCammarano.com

Here is a video from a new website www.realcammarano.com that shows a few highlights from the Mayoral Debate on May 28th and follows it up with some fact checking. This website does not go into personal attacks but just focuses on Peter's voting record and his statements or mistatements about his record and that of Dawn Zimmer.

Do consider this an opinion blog but feel free to comment below on the accuracy of the research that is on that site.

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New Political Website - RealCammarano.com

Mayoral Art Community Forum June 4th at 4PM

Here is an upcoming event this Thursday June 4th that has both candidates for Mayor, Peter Cammarano and Dawn Zimmer discussing the artistic Community for 15 minutes each with a Q&A session to follow.

Arts, Culture, and Community Forum
at Monroe Theatrespace


Arts, Culture, and Community Forum with Hoboken mayoral candidates Peter Cammarano and Dawn Zimmer in The Monroe Theatrespace, June 4 @ 4pm.

Candidates Cammarano and Zimmer will be presenting their opinions and ideas on the importance of a healthy community of artists and creative entrepreneurs within the community of Hoboken. Each candidate will speak for fifteen minutes followed by fifteen minutes each for questions and answers.

We are hoping that everyone from the community who shares our concern for the future of the arts, music and culture will attend. We are counting on a strong turn out from the community to impress upon these candidates that cultural production is a vital part of the fabric of our lives here in Hoboken.

The event will take place in the The Monroe Theatrespace, 720 Monroe Street, on the second floor, on Thursday, June 4 @ 4pm and is hosted by The Friends of the Monroe Center.

For more information, e-mail monroetenants@gmail.com.

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Mayoral Art Community Forum June 4th at 4PM

Letter to the Editor - Anti Zimmer Flier

Here is a letter to the editor regarding recent Anti-Dawn Zimmer fliers sent in the mail from a new group called "Building America Committee". These attack ads I believe are designed to obscure Peter Cammarano's complicity in the as-is passing of four years of Dave Roberts budget as well as suppress voter turnout in my humble opinion. Here is an email from Laura Keating, Hoboken Resident:

This weekend contained mailbox stuffers from Dawn, from Peter--but also from "Building America Committee". Since few people read the "paid for" ads, I think someone needs to highlight this backdoor contribution to Cammarano. Who is the "Building America Committee"? Presumably people who wouldn't help Peter with public support, don't want to appear in ELEC reports, and don't want to observe ELEC limits. And call themselves "Building America", which sure sounds like the development community to me.

As for the charge that Dawn Zimmer caused the tax hike, this is presumably traced to the nonsense that by failing to vote for an illegal, underfunded budget, the council triggered state takeover and thus the tax hike. And who knows, perhaps we could have continued borrowing for another year or two before finances came crashing down--definitely a developer mind set, where if you can just survive, you can get rich. But not a good plan for city finances.

- Laura Keating
Hoboken Resident

For reference, here is the flier that was in this week's mailboxes. There were a total of two and given the print quality and reach probably were around the $50,000 mark in terms of cost:

527 Group Flier Anti Zimmer

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Letter to the Editor - Anti Zimmer Flier

Peter Cammarano - This Week's Schedule

Here is this week's schedule from the Peter Cammarano for Mayor website:



It is recommended that you double check his website to confirm if the event is still on for the preciously announced time just in case there are any last minute changes. Here is the link to his website: http://www.cammarano09.com/index.php

Monday June 1, 2009

6pm - 7pm Real Estate Brokers Meet and Greet
For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

7pm - 9pm Fundraiser at the W Hotel Where: W Hotel 223 River Street.
For more information, and to RSVP call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

9pm - 11pm Hospitality Association Meet and Greet Where: Lua 1300 Sinatra Drive. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

Tuesday June 2, 2009

Primary Elections - DON’T FORGET TO VOTE!

9pm - 10pm Lounge 11 and Zog Sports Meet and Greet Where: Lounge 11, 505 Madison Street. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

Wednesday June 3, 2009

4:30pm - 6pm Carl Czaplicki Fundraiser Where: Leo's 200 Grand Street. For more information and to RSVP, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

6pm - 12am Council Meeting Where: City Hall, 94 Washington Street

Friday June 5, 2009

4pm - 4:30pm Monroe Center for the Arts Forum Where: 720 Monroe Street Suite E200. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

7pm - 9pm Open House - Come and meet the Candidates!
Where: Headquarters - 119 Washington Street. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

Saturday June 6th, 2009

12pm - 3pm Union Rally Where: 50 Harrison Street. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

3pm - 6pm Church Square Park Family Day - Come and meet the Candidates and their families. Join us for games and family fun! Where: Church Square Park- 4th Street between Garden Street and Willow Avenue. For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004

Sunday June 7th, 2009

2pm - 5pm Applied Housing Event For more information, call our Headquarters at 201-710-5004 ◦

Peter Cammarano - This Week's Schedule

Photo of the Day - American Flag

Here is a photo of the American Flag shot at 10th Street during the Hoboken Memorial Day parade held two Wednesday's ago.

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Photo of the Day - American Flag

Hoboken County Democratic Committee Races Summary - June 2nd

Attached is a Slideshare of the Hoboken races for the County Democratic Committee in Hoboken. Depending on what district you live in there could be an uncontested or contested race. The establishment candidates are on row B with the HCDO slate and the candidates that are independent are generally on row E. If you are not affiliated with any party and wish to vote in the Democratic or Republican primary you can declare affiliation on June 2nd and vote in the primary.

The primary election is this Tuesday June 2nd. Get out and vote!

Note: There are some corrections to this list shown below....

1-2 Jennifer Spadavecchia.
1-4 Steve Sternberg.
4-4 The Person with the last name Ross is a female.
5-4 David and Elise are Democrats for Reform.

Hudson County Democratic Committee Races 2009

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Hoboken County Democratic Committee Races Summary - June 2nd