Mayor Cammarano may have not resigned yet, but our favorite cat in the clouds shows us what he thinks . . . Inspired by Charlie Schmidt: http://www.charlieschmidt.com/
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Sunday, July 26, 2009
Another Cammarano Video
Here is another YouTube video featuring a piano playing cat and Peter Cammarano's perp walk. The video may be a bit silly but what about this current situation Hoboken finds itself in yet again isn't?
Mayor Cammarano may have not resigned yet, but our favorite cat in the clouds shows us what he thinks . . . Inspired by Charlie Schmidt: http://www.charlieschmidt.com/
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Mayor Cammarano may have not resigned yet, but our favorite cat in the clouds shows us what he thinks . . . Inspired by Charlie Schmidt: http://www.charlieschmidt.com/
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Flash Back Video- Cammarano Campaign Parody Looks Brilliant in Retrospect
Here is a YouTube video that makes fun of Peter Cammarano's Mayoral Campaign. In retrospect it is even more spot on now as compared to when it was published in the final weeks of the runoff election. Share your thoughts in the comments below:
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City Councilman Dave Mello calls for Peter Cammarano's Resignation
Recently elected Hoboken City Councilman Dave Mello is also calling for Peter Cammarano's resignation:
This Thursday, a severe wound was inflicted upon the City of Hoboken. In the wake of this shocking news, I have tried to respect the complex feelings that both supporters and opponents of Peter Cammarano must be experiencing, by initially limiting my comments on this matter. However, having read the criminal complaint against our Mayor many times, and having had time to reflect upon what has occurred, I must insist that Mr. Cammarano resign from his position as Mayor of Hoboken immediately.
Mr. Cammarano has rightfully stated that he deserves the presumption of innocence; all Americans facing a criminal charge do. Yet, any public servant must put the needs of their constituency ahead of their own wants. Given the very serious criminal charges that are confronting Mr. Cammarano, coupled with the numerous pressing problems that Hoboken faces, I see no scenario under which a public servant could defend themselves against charges of this severity while simultaneously providing the level of service that Hoboken deserves. Mr. Cammarano must resign.
I ask that Mr. Cammarano speed the curative process in Hoboken, and that he put the needs of the thousands of people who voted for him, and the thousands more whom he represents, ahead of his own. What our City requires now is a government that it can trust, led by a Mayor whose sole focus is upon leading Hoboken to a more fiscally responsible future where corruption is never tolerated. Public service is a selfless calling, and Mr. Cammarano must be selfless in the wake of this controversy. Only then can this wound begin to heal.
David Mello
Hoboken Councilman at Large ◦
This Thursday, a severe wound was inflicted upon the City of Hoboken. In the wake of this shocking news, I have tried to respect the complex feelings that both supporters and opponents of Peter Cammarano must be experiencing, by initially limiting my comments on this matter. However, having read the criminal complaint against our Mayor many times, and having had time to reflect upon what has occurred, I must insist that Mr. Cammarano resign from his position as Mayor of Hoboken immediately.
Mr. Cammarano has rightfully stated that he deserves the presumption of innocence; all Americans facing a criminal charge do. Yet, any public servant must put the needs of their constituency ahead of their own wants. Given the very serious criminal charges that are confronting Mr. Cammarano, coupled with the numerous pressing problems that Hoboken faces, I see no scenario under which a public servant could defend themselves against charges of this severity while simultaneously providing the level of service that Hoboken deserves. Mr. Cammarano must resign.
I ask that Mr. Cammarano speed the curative process in Hoboken, and that he put the needs of the thousands of people who voted for him, and the thousands more whom he represents, ahead of his own. What our City requires now is a government that it can trust, led by a Mayor whose sole focus is upon leading Hoboken to a more fiscally responsible future where corruption is never tolerated. Public service is a selfless calling, and Mr. Cammarano must be selfless in the wake of this controversy. Only then can this wound begin to heal.
David Mello
Hoboken Councilman at Large ◦
Tony Soares Steps down from Cammarano's Transition Team
Here is another letter of resignation from Peter Cammarano's Transition Team:
From: Tony Soares
Date: July 24, 2009 12:50:24 PM EDT
To: Mike Novak
Subject: Re: Transition Team Meeting
Dear Michael,
Effective immediately.
I will not be participating in the transition team.
While I accepted the offer to help Hoboken (despite my continued support of Zimmer) where I could, I never expected Cammarano to bring this black mark on our city. Peter must resign.
Thanks again. I know you are an upstanding man and I respect your hard work. However, I simply can not trust an administration led by an official who by his own words was selling our city out and threatening to crush folks like me "into powder".
Sincerely,
Tony Soares
Former Hoboken City Councilman
My comment: I don't anticipate everyone on the transition team to resign but in the end it might be put on hold or disbanded altogether in the near future depending on developments over the next week or two. Mike Novak is a victim in this as well as any of his most ardent supporters. They all all put their trust in Peter Cammarano and he let them down whether or not he is convicted. He let all of Hoboken down big time. ◦
From: Tony Soares
Date: July 24, 2009 12:50:24 PM EDT
To: Mike Novak
Subject: Re: Transition Team Meeting
Dear Michael,
Effective immediately.
I will not be participating in the transition team.
While I accepted the offer to help Hoboken (despite my continued support of Zimmer) where I could, I never expected Cammarano to bring this black mark on our city. Peter must resign.
Thanks again. I know you are an upstanding man and I respect your hard work. However, I simply can not trust an administration led by an official who by his own words was selling our city out and threatening to crush folks like me "into powder".
Sincerely,
Tony Soares
Former Hoboken City Councilman
My comment: I don't anticipate everyone on the transition team to resign but in the end it might be put on hold or disbanded altogether in the near future depending on developments over the next week or two. Mike Novak is a victim in this as well as any of his most ardent supporters. They all all put their trust in Peter Cammarano and he let them down whether or not he is convicted. He let all of Hoboken down big time. ◦
Peter Cunningham calls for Cammarano's Resignation
Peter Cunningham calls for Cammarano's Resignation
Below is an email from Peter Cunningham 5th Ward Councilman concurring with Dawn Zimmer that Peter Cammarano should resign in light of the charges against him.
Here is the brief email sent out Friday:
Friends, Family and Neighbors,
I am very sad that Hoboken continues to endure what appears to be constant lapping of inappropriate waves, time and time again. Such a great City, with great people, with a few characters making our current and future success an unnecessary challenge. But we will overcome as we have before. However with this circumstance, I reiterate Councilwoman Zimmer's comments and call for the Mayor's resignation. For the sake of Hoboken, I hope he will in short time do the right thing.
Public pressure to resign can help. I encourage you to read the complaint (NJ.com) and take the time to understand the seriousness of these charges and respond. The time and effort to fight them will be all too consuming, and an unnecessary burden on the City whether or not he's convicted.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions, and I will do my best to respond, as these moments continue to be very fluid. Also, please pass this note on to your friends, family and neighbors as well.
Peter Cunningham
Hoboken 5th Ward Councilman ◦
Below is an email from Peter Cunningham 5th Ward Councilman concurring with Dawn Zimmer that Peter Cammarano should resign in light of the charges against him.
Here is the brief email sent out Friday:
Friends, Family and Neighbors,
I am very sad that Hoboken continues to endure what appears to be constant lapping of inappropriate waves, time and time again. Such a great City, with great people, with a few characters making our current and future success an unnecessary challenge. But we will overcome as we have before. However with this circumstance, I reiterate Councilwoman Zimmer's comments and call for the Mayor's resignation. For the sake of Hoboken, I hope he will in short time do the right thing.
Public pressure to resign can help. I encourage you to read the complaint (NJ.com) and take the time to understand the seriousness of these charges and respond. The time and effort to fight them will be all too consuming, and an unnecessary burden on the City whether or not he's convicted.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions, and I will do my best to respond, as these moments continue to be very fluid. Also, please pass this note on to your friends, family and neighbors as well.
Peter Cunningham
Hoboken 5th Ward Councilman ◦
Dawn Zimmer Calls for Peter Cammarano to Resign
Dawn Zimmer Calls for Peter Cammarano to Resign
Dawn Zimmer sent this release out on Friday so I am playing a little catchup here.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to send a quick note to share my thoughts on the shocking and disturbing events that unfolded yesterday.
As I am sure you all know, Mayor Cammarano has been arrested and charged with accepting cash campaign contributions in exchange for his promise to expedite development projects.
I am stunned by this news, and concerned about our town. I have read the complaint against Mayor Cammarano, and while he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, these are very serious charges.
I have publicly urged Mayor Cammarano to resign because I believe it is in the best interest of Hoboken.
No matter how this matter is ultimately resolved, I do not believe that the Mayor can perform his duties while the matter is pending. His criminal defense will be extremely time-consuming, leaving him with insufficient time to manage the city's business.
In addition, the nature of the charges will, rightly or wrongly, compromise the perceived legitimacy of many of the important decisions that he will be called upon to make as Mayor.
Unfortunately, the Mayor announced today that he has decided not to resign, a decision at odds with his own "zero tolerance" policy that he referred to just two weeks ago when he demanded the resignation of a Housing Authority Commissioner under very similar circumstances.
I fervently hope that after he has had an opportunity to reflect more carefully about the situation, Mr. Cammarano will reconsider and do what is best for the community he is duty bound to serve.
If Mayor Cammarano does decide to change his mind and resign, then I, as City Council President, would become Acting Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council. Ultimately, a special election would be held and the people of Hoboken would choose our new Mayor.
I will be in touch soon with further updates.
Thanks.
- Dawn Zimmer
Hoboken City Council President ◦
Dawn Zimmer sent this release out on Friday so I am playing a little catchup here.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to send a quick note to share my thoughts on the shocking and disturbing events that unfolded yesterday.
As I am sure you all know, Mayor Cammarano has been arrested and charged with accepting cash campaign contributions in exchange for his promise to expedite development projects.
I am stunned by this news, and concerned about our town. I have read the complaint against Mayor Cammarano, and while he is entitled to the presumption of innocence, these are very serious charges.
I have publicly urged Mayor Cammarano to resign because I believe it is in the best interest of Hoboken.
No matter how this matter is ultimately resolved, I do not believe that the Mayor can perform his duties while the matter is pending. His criminal defense will be extremely time-consuming, leaving him with insufficient time to manage the city's business.
In addition, the nature of the charges will, rightly or wrongly, compromise the perceived legitimacy of many of the important decisions that he will be called upon to make as Mayor.
Unfortunately, the Mayor announced today that he has decided not to resign, a decision at odds with his own "zero tolerance" policy that he referred to just two weeks ago when he demanded the resignation of a Housing Authority Commissioner under very similar circumstances.
I fervently hope that after he has had an opportunity to reflect more carefully about the situation, Mr. Cammarano will reconsider and do what is best for the community he is duty bound to serve.
If Mayor Cammarano does decide to change his mind and resign, then I, as City Council President, would become Acting Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council. Ultimately, a special election would be held and the people of Hoboken would choose our new Mayor.
I will be in touch soon with further updates.
Thanks.
- Dawn Zimmer
Hoboken City Council President ◦
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Peter Cammarano Protest Video from Today
Here is a rough edited video from the protest at Mayor Peter Cammarano's house today. It is about 1 1/2 minutes long. Watch it till the end for the punchline.
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Photo Highlights of Protest at Peter Cammarano's Home
Here are some photos of the protest outside of Peter Cammarano's home today. The protest was loosely organized and had about 70-90 people max. The demand was simple, asking Peter Cammarano to resign immediately from the office of Mayor. There was one verbal sparring match bewteen a demonstrator and Margaret O'Brien who was there in support of Peter Cammarano. Cooler heads prevailed and nothing more came of that. Other than that incident the protest was relatively benign but those that were there were no doubt angry.
I spoke to a few people today and I personally feel that the better venue for this is at City Hall. Some think that given the serious nature of the charges that they should protest wherever, whenever. Others agreed with me that the home should be off limits. It did not appear that Peter and his family were home but the media was there. Not a good week for NJ Democrats.
I see the point that his neighbors could be inconvenienced by this a bit but the protest did peter out after an hour or so (pun intended).
From what I heard there will be a follow up protest 6PM at City Hall Monday June 27.
Without further adieu, here are the photos:
I spoke to a few people today and I personally feel that the better venue for this is at City Hall. Some think that given the serious nature of the charges that they should protest wherever, whenever. Others agreed with me that the home should be off limits. It did not appear that Peter and his family were home but the media was there. Not a good week for NJ Democrats.
I see the point that his neighbors could be inconvenienced by this a bit but the protest did peter out after an hour or so (pun intended).
From what I heard there will be a follow up protest 6PM at City Hall Monday June 27.
Without further adieu, here are the photos:
People were protesting that took offense to being pulverized (turned into powder)
Take a powder Cammerano (NJ's Blago)
A mock check for Peter to resign - $5,000
Video to be processed later.... Stay tuned.
Protest in front of Peter Cammarano's House Possible Today
There is an email going around that I saw yesterday about a protest today at Peter Cammarano's home (1113 Bloomfield) Saturday June 25th at 11:00AM.
Here is the original email:
"THERE WILL BE A MASS PROTEST IN FRONT OF PETER CAMMARANO'S HOME AT 1113 BLOOMFIELD TOMORROW MORNING (SATURDAY) AT 11AM, AND AGAIN MONDAY EVENING AT 6PM."
My comment:
Some on the distribution do not think it is appropriate since his wife and young child are innocent not to mention the neighbors on his block that I am sure don't want all the hoopla.
I am planning on checking it out to see what develops as a blogger and not a protester. Even though I think he should resign I don't believe the venue for such a protest should be at his home but rather City Hall. As citizens of the US we do have the constitutional right to peacefully assemble but I would advise that those who want him to resign show a little decorum and class and postpone this protest until the "Big Enchilada" at City Hall with all the camera crews and national visibility.
Do not take this as a defense of Peter Cammarano but from a legal perspective there is a process that has to be followed and the subtleties of the law with respect finding legal certainty beyond a reasonable doubt in a fraud case. I'll leave that to the lawyers. Lets try to keep in mind the distinction from legal guilt and political/ethical guilt.
From a political perspective he has lost all credibility. He ran on a platform of lower taxes, real change and "home rule" and the 10 page Criminal Complaint shows him selling out Hoboken to developers even before he was elected. He may get off in a legal sense but the damage has been done. His best chance is to cop a plea and turn over others that may be involved. I have seen squealers and take it to the bank he is a squealer! If you the reader are involved in this in any way (and I hope not) now is the time to pack your bags and join E Troy Washington in Cuba. :) It is pretty probable Peter will talk and quite a few more heads will roll when this is all done.
Look, even some of his ardent supporters are scratching their heads and are extremely upset and disappointed in him. The zenith of his political capital was this last Wednesday night at St. Ann's Festival . He will never get that back. Cammarano is a lawyer by trade and by personal defect a caniver. He or his lawyer will twist the words and recollection of events but you can be pretty sure once the discovery process is over and the damning evidence is all lined up, he will cop a plea in exchange for information. He doesn't have the body type to survive a long sentence in the slammer. If he is ultimately convicted, to show him some humanity I plan on giving him a prison care package with some anal lube. God knows a pretty boy like that will need it in that environment. :)
In the meantime, we will continue to see the fallout from his continuing to stay on as Mayor escalate as the days go by. I have always seen him as arrogant and in the face of serious charges this will prove to be his Achilles heel. If he treats the FBI like he treated me and how he planned to treat 49.9% of the electorate (grind them into powder) he will be in for rude awakening. The FBI does not mess around.
What a shame. What a shame.
- The Editor
PS- I would like personally thank all the FBI and IRS personnel involved in this multi year case for exposing the rancid corruption that ultimately jeopardizes the future solvency of the State of New Jersey. ◦
Here is the original email:
"THERE WILL BE A MASS PROTEST IN FRONT OF PETER CAMMARANO'S HOME AT 1113 BLOOMFIELD TOMORROW MORNING (SATURDAY) AT 11AM, AND AGAIN MONDAY EVENING AT 6PM."
My comment:
Some on the distribution do not think it is appropriate since his wife and young child are innocent not to mention the neighbors on his block that I am sure don't want all the hoopla.
I am planning on checking it out to see what develops as a blogger and not a protester. Even though I think he should resign I don't believe the venue for such a protest should be at his home but rather City Hall. As citizens of the US we do have the constitutional right to peacefully assemble but I would advise that those who want him to resign show a little decorum and class and postpone this protest until the "Big Enchilada" at City Hall with all the camera crews and national visibility.
Do not take this as a defense of Peter Cammarano but from a legal perspective there is a process that has to be followed and the subtleties of the law with respect finding legal certainty beyond a reasonable doubt in a fraud case. I'll leave that to the lawyers. Lets try to keep in mind the distinction from legal guilt and political/ethical guilt.
From a political perspective he has lost all credibility. He ran on a platform of lower taxes, real change and "home rule" and the 10 page Criminal Complaint shows him selling out Hoboken to developers even before he was elected. He may get off in a legal sense but the damage has been done. His best chance is to cop a plea and turn over others that may be involved. I have seen squealers and take it to the bank he is a squealer! If you the reader are involved in this in any way (and I hope not) now is the time to pack your bags and join E Troy Washington in Cuba. :) It is pretty probable Peter will talk and quite a few more heads will roll when this is all done.
Look, even some of his ardent supporters are scratching their heads and are extremely upset and disappointed in him. The zenith of his political capital was this last Wednesday night at St. Ann's Festival . He will never get that back. Cammarano is a lawyer by trade and by personal defect a caniver. He or his lawyer will twist the words and recollection of events but you can be pretty sure once the discovery process is over and the damning evidence is all lined up, he will cop a plea in exchange for information. He doesn't have the body type to survive a long sentence in the slammer. If he is ultimately convicted, to show him some humanity I plan on giving him a prison care package with some anal lube. God knows a pretty boy like that will need it in that environment. :)
In the meantime, we will continue to see the fallout from his continuing to stay on as Mayor escalate as the days go by. I have always seen him as arrogant and in the face of serious charges this will prove to be his Achilles heel. If he treats the FBI like he treated me and how he planned to treat 49.9% of the electorate (grind them into powder) he will be in for rude awakening. The FBI does not mess around.
What a shame. What a shame.
- The Editor
PS- I would like personally thank all the FBI and IRS personnel involved in this multi year case for exposing the rancid corruption that ultimately jeopardizes the future solvency of the State of New Jersey. ◦
Phil Cohen Resigns from the Cammarano Transition Team
Phil Cohen is a Hoboken resident who supported Beth Mason in round one of the Hoboken Mayoral election. He was also a member of the Peter Cammarano Transition team. Not any more. In light of recent events this past week Phil has decided to resign. Here is his letter below:
Dear Mayor Cammarano:
When I was approached by the Chair of your Transition Team, Mike Novak, to join your Transition Team, I was honored to be asked. As you know, while I did not support you in your candidacy for Mayor, I thought your extending an opportunity to me to contribute to the success of your administration spoke well of you and your willingness to work with others to come together as “one Hoboken”. Like many others, I had great hopes for you to help us heal and move forward after a closely contested run-off election, in which Dawn Zimmer received more machine votes, but which was decided days after election day, when the absentee votes were finally tallied, giving you the majority of the total votes cast.
Since that day, I have been an active and enthusiastic volunteer on the Cammarano Transition Team, attending three Transition Team meetings, and interviewing, along with three other members of the Transition Team, Steven Kleinman, the current Corporation Counsel, as part of the Liabilities Committee’s work. Indeed, I prepared for you and the Transition Team a detailed memorandum of our interview with the Corporation Counsel to assist with your administration’s transition to a new Corporation Counsel.
Today, I received a notice from the Chair of the Cammarano Transition Team that the Transition Team’s next meeting will take place on July 30, 2009, at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. This notice suggests that the Cammarano Transition Team will be continuing and that it is “business as usual” for your administration. However, having read the Criminal Complaint unsealed yesterday by the United States Attorney’s Office, I believe it is not possible for you to serve as an effective leader of our city.
Accordingly, I am submitting my resignation to the Cammarano Transition Team, effective immediately.
-Phil Cohen
cc: Mike Novak, Chair Cammarano Transition Team
Eduardo Gonzalez, Chair Liabilities Committee Cammarano Transition Team
My Comment:
I would imagine that more such resignations are forthcoming. just a hunch. Question is will it be an avalkanche or a trickle? If you are on the Cammarano Transition Team, are stepping down and would like to have your resignation published send it to my email kurt.gardiner@gmail.com. I will publish expeditiously. ◦
Dear Mayor Cammarano:
When I was approached by the Chair of your Transition Team, Mike Novak, to join your Transition Team, I was honored to be asked. As you know, while I did not support you in your candidacy for Mayor, I thought your extending an opportunity to me to contribute to the success of your administration spoke well of you and your willingness to work with others to come together as “one Hoboken”. Like many others, I had great hopes for you to help us heal and move forward after a closely contested run-off election, in which Dawn Zimmer received more machine votes, but which was decided days after election day, when the absentee votes were finally tallied, giving you the majority of the total votes cast.
Since that day, I have been an active and enthusiastic volunteer on the Cammarano Transition Team, attending three Transition Team meetings, and interviewing, along with three other members of the Transition Team, Steven Kleinman, the current Corporation Counsel, as part of the Liabilities Committee’s work. Indeed, I prepared for you and the Transition Team a detailed memorandum of our interview with the Corporation Counsel to assist with your administration’s transition to a new Corporation Counsel.
Today, I received a notice from the Chair of the Cammarano Transition Team that the Transition Team’s next meeting will take place on July 30, 2009, at City Hall at 6:30 p.m. This notice suggests that the Cammarano Transition Team will be continuing and that it is “business as usual” for your administration. However, having read the Criminal Complaint unsealed yesterday by the United States Attorney’s Office, I believe it is not possible for you to serve as an effective leader of our city.
Accordingly, I am submitting my resignation to the Cammarano Transition Team, effective immediately.
-Phil Cohen
cc: Mike Novak, Chair Cammarano Transition Team
Eduardo Gonzalez, Chair Liabilities Committee Cammarano Transition Team
My Comment:
I would imagine that more such resignations are forthcoming. just a hunch. Question is will it be an avalkanche or a trickle? If you are on the Cammarano Transition Team, are stepping down and would like to have your resignation published send it to my email kurt.gardiner@gmail.com. I will publish expeditiously. ◦
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