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Hackensack Discussion / Re: 24-story tower for Summit Avenue
« on: May 05, 2013, 04:39:56 PM »
As a concerned member of Prospect Avenue Coalition, I was invited to and attended some of the “Meet the Candidates” events, sponsored by many Prospect Avenue hi-rises, where the candidates seeking election to the City Council presented their positions on a number of critical issues.
I also attended a followup residents’ discussion group last week. Many who attended indicated that they wanted to decide on which candidates to vote for and were looking for subtle insights from other attendees which they could consider in reaching their voting choices. The future of the LTACH litigation was overwhelmingly the group's primary concern. For this monumentally important reason, all present thought that we could best demonstrate our positions and strength by voting for a unified selection of candidates.
We felt that a mixed slate, rather than a single slate, fit the bill to achieve the overall group's ideal view of all that needs to be achieved. A mixed slate offers a combination of skills, ability, concern, understanding and personality which is best suited to tackle Hackensack’s upcoming and midterm issues regarding LTACH and other issues.
It would behoove those whose predominant concern is the LTACH to truly understand which candidates will tirelessly fight the LTACH fight till LTACH is out of options, and feel comfortable with how these candidates plan to keep money allocated to this budget item to its conclusion. If the incoming slate is solely concerned with high litigation costs and cutting budgets, this slate may just decide that the LTACH litigation cost is excessive and does not merit any further City involvement. THIS MEANS THAT THE COST OF LTACH LITIGATION WILL FALL ON PROSPECT AVENUE OWNER/RESIDENTS. It has been suggested that unless we have a HALF-MILLION $$ to spend we might as well save the pittance in hand and brace ourselves now. Sell your property for what you can get now. Surely, our property values will plummet when the LTACH is built.
Members of the Prospect Avenue Coalition have reviewed the candidates’ websites and mailings. After much introspection and thought, digging deeper than most, each of us present has a strong opinion as to which candidates may best serve our needs. The option detailed below is one you may wish to consider:
#1 John LaBrosse
#3 David Sims
#7 Jason Nunnermacker
#9 Joseph Barreto
#10 Scott Young
In closing, Anthony Palmieri (Excelsior III and PC Air rights litigation) just purchased land at 593 Summit Avenue, and just may be waiting to see what happens with the LTACH appeal.
Hackensack residents NEED TO VOTE. EVERY VOTE COUNTS. PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. This will send a clear message to current or future developers, that we will protect the zoning rights that have been established to make Prospect & Summit Avenues and surrounding areas the wonderful residential communities they have become.
I also attended a followup residents’ discussion group last week. Many who attended indicated that they wanted to decide on which candidates to vote for and were looking for subtle insights from other attendees which they could consider in reaching their voting choices. The future of the LTACH litigation was overwhelmingly the group's primary concern. For this monumentally important reason, all present thought that we could best demonstrate our positions and strength by voting for a unified selection of candidates.
We felt that a mixed slate, rather than a single slate, fit the bill to achieve the overall group's ideal view of all that needs to be achieved. A mixed slate offers a combination of skills, ability, concern, understanding and personality which is best suited to tackle Hackensack’s upcoming and midterm issues regarding LTACH and other issues.
It would behoove those whose predominant concern is the LTACH to truly understand which candidates will tirelessly fight the LTACH fight till LTACH is out of options, and feel comfortable with how these candidates plan to keep money allocated to this budget item to its conclusion. If the incoming slate is solely concerned with high litigation costs and cutting budgets, this slate may just decide that the LTACH litigation cost is excessive and does not merit any further City involvement. THIS MEANS THAT THE COST OF LTACH LITIGATION WILL FALL ON PROSPECT AVENUE OWNER/RESIDENTS. It has been suggested that unless we have a HALF-MILLION $$ to spend we might as well save the pittance in hand and brace ourselves now. Sell your property for what you can get now. Surely, our property values will plummet when the LTACH is built.
Members of the Prospect Avenue Coalition have reviewed the candidates’ websites and mailings. After much introspection and thought, digging deeper than most, each of us present has a strong opinion as to which candidates may best serve our needs. The option detailed below is one you may wish to consider:
#1 John LaBrosse
#3 David Sims
#7 Jason Nunnermacker
#9 Joseph Barreto
#10 Scott Young
In closing, Anthony Palmieri (Excelsior III and PC Air rights litigation) just purchased land at 593 Summit Avenue, and just may be waiting to see what happens with the LTACH appeal.
Hackensack residents NEED TO VOTE. EVERY VOTE COUNTS. PLEASE TELL YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS. This will send a clear message to current or future developers, that we will protect the zoning rights that have been established to make Prospect & Summit Avenues and surrounding areas the wonderful residential communities they have become.