Mike Lenz had his initial campaign fundraiser last night for the 4th Ward special election coming this fall and another one in May of 2011. It should be duly noted that NJ.com's Augie Torres was not in attendance for this event and thus whatever might be said on that site about this event will not be a first hand account or perhaps even made up. For this well attended event of real Hoboken reformers, Tony Soares organized the invitations, 2nd Ward resident and potential City Council Candidate Tom Greaney handled the RSVPs and 4th Ward resident Jake Stuiver, former Beth Mason campaign manager and his wife provided the use of their back court yard common area for the event.
The Mayor and her husband, as well Councilman Bhalla, Mello and Cunningham were also there to show their support from the City Council. Donations were also made in the form of a check only. Councilman Lenz also has setup the facility to take online donations on his website. The crowd consisted of Hoboken reformers and no City Council persons from Jersey City or other outside influences seeking to expand their power base were there. This was an event that was about keeping the momentum going in Hoboken by the people who are generally behind the changes the Zimmer Administration is making. Mayor Zimmer identified Councilman Mike Lenz and his performance as a Councilman as a key component in keeping that progress going.
The Mayor and her husband, as well Councilman Bhalla, Mello and Cunningham were also there to show their support from the City Council. Donations were also made in the form of a check only. Councilman Lenz also has setup the facility to take online donations on his website. The crowd consisted of Hoboken reformers and no City Council persons from Jersey City or other outside influences seeking to expand their power base were there. This was an event that was about keeping the momentum going in Hoboken by the people who are generally behind the changes the Zimmer Administration is making. Mayor Zimmer identified Councilman Mike Lenz and his performance as a Councilman as a key component in keeping that progress going.
A good turnout of about 75 people and 60 at peak showed up for the event. None were accidentally counted as contributors instead of being random bar patrons. The count was done several times by more than one person (besides myself) to ensure reporting accuracy.
Mike Lenz going over the issues.
Mike Lenz holding Court and displaying that winning political smile that wins over the electorate and 4 out of 5 dentists. There of course a good deal substance behind that smile since
Mike seemed very pleased with the turnout.
Another shot of the crowd.
Jake Stuiver Reads his prepared remarks showing his support for Mike Lenz.
And now for the video highlights of Mike Lenz and Dawn Zimmer both giving an unscripted speech to supporters....
Hoboken Mayor Dawn Zimmer supports 4th Ward City Councilman Lenz at Fundraiser 6-24-2010:
Hoboken 4th Ward City Councilman Lenz at Fundraiser 6-24-2010:
Editorialized Note: Maurice Fitzgibbons was not present at this event and thus was not spotted whispering in the ears of either the Mayor or Councilman Mike Lenz telling them what to say next and this videographer found that refreshing. Councilman Mike Lenz will have my support this fall as he has demonstrated he is the most qualified person to be on the City Council and he generally supports the good things the Mayor is trying to accomplish for the 4th Ward and the residents of Hoboken as a whole. For the sake of transparency I thought it would be good to put that out there to my readers. ◦
