tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75040604793027657942009-05-31T07:38:19.153-05:00All about North Plainfield.nEohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03241454795021146391noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504060479302765794.post-44646161220368983732007-01-08T08:13:00.000-05:002007-01-08T08:38:39.144-05:00

This letters is in response to the opinion of Maria Pellum, “Commissions Often Just Political Tools”. Though it may be true the in some instances commissions are used as political tools, there are inherent needs for commissions. They are investigative tools used to advice elected officials on issues requiring special attention.For instance most Counties in New Jersey have an Advisory Commission

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This is a response to Alexi Friedman article published Sunday December 24, “Latinos lift voices to strengthen political leadership". This perfunctory story focuses on the leadership and contribution of Christian Estevez and Flor Gonzalez to the community in Plainfield. Undoubtedly, they play a role in politics, yet the superficial nature of this article does not reflect the reality of that

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I have read with interest the saga of the Hispanic Commission in North Plainfield. But my letter today is not because this commission was voted down. My concern, as part of the Hispanic population, is about how political these advisory commissions can become and how little is said about this.To cite the only example I have on hand at this moment, I'm going to bring your attention to my hometown,

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Just a moment ago I received the Borough’s Biennial Organization Meeting Agenda to take place January 1st 2007. For obvious reasons, I am not surprised. One of the main reasons why we have been pursuing the introduction and passage of the Advisory Commission on Minorities Affairs is the lack of Minority representation in government. Well, 2007 is not going to be any different. And it is full of

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No other event better characterizes the need for a Minority Commission than the North Plainfield Street Fair. The Fair is held every year and attracts people from all over town and other places. It’s a wonderful event, thoroughly organized and with a magnificent purpose, brings North Plainfield together. Last Fair in June of 2006 attracted more people than before. There were more vendors and it

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BOROUGH OF NORTH PLAINFIELD263 Somerset StreetNorth Plainfield, New JerseyAGENDABIENNIAL ORGANIZATION MEETINGMONDAY, JANUARY 1, 2007 1:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS Call to Order by Mayor Janice G. AllenStatement of Compliance as to Notice of MeetingPledge of Allegiance to the FlagOATH OF OFFICE BY MAYOR JANICE G. ALLEN TO COUNCIL

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I am writing to recognize North Plainfield police Chief William Parenti and members of the North Plainfield Police Department for receiving accreditation status from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.The accreditation process required that the North Plainfield Police Department conduct a review of their operating policies and participate in an on-site assessment that verified

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Mayor Allen was recently quoted (Mayors ready for civil unions) in the Courier News regarding the passage of the Civil Union Bill. According to the Courier, she has "no problem doing it all." And continued, "I think mayors are supposed to represent all people in a community and should be dealing with everyone, so I have no problem with it". I am for the mayor on this and in many other issues. If

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The Advisory Commission on Minorities Affairs was conceptualized out of the process of debate and opinions. The legislation was presented to Council President Nathan Rudy as the Advisory Commission on Hispanics Affairs. On November 20, 2006, Mr. Rudy, presented the commission to the Borough Council for discussion.Read transcript of the discussion.After admitting the problems the Commission will

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December 9, 2006There is no need for an Advisory Commission on Hispanic Affairs in North Plainfield, as Latino residents already are represented by the North Plainfield Latino Coalition (NPLC), an independent, nonpartisan grassroots community group.The NPLC is composed of residents and business owners. The mission of the NPLC is to educate, create, develop and foster civic and political

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Noviembre 20 del 2006, El presidente del consejo legislativo de North Plainfield, Nathan Rudy, introdujo una propuesta de ley para crear a la Comisión Consultiva en Asuntos Hispanos (Advisory Comission on Hispanic Affairs) en North Plainfield. El objetivo de esta comisión es “aconsejar al alcalde y al consejo legislativo de la ciudad sobre las necesidades, preocupaciones, realizaciones y

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On Nov. 20, Borough Council President Nathan Rudy introduced an ordinance to create the Advisory Commission on Hispanic Affairs in North Plainfield. The objective of this commission is "to advise the Mayor and Borough Council on the needs, concerns, accomplishments and contributions of the Hispanic community as well as the impact of legislation or the lack thereof and its effect on the Hispanic

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Transcribed portion of Agenda Conference of the Council of the Borough of North Plainfield held on Monday, November 20, 2006 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 263 Somerset Street, North Plainfield, New Jersey.PRESENT:Council Members: Michael Giordano Jr.Robert E. HitchcockMargaret Mary JonesFrank RighettiDouglas M. SingleterryNathan A. Rudy, Council PresidentABSENT:

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The Advisory Commission on Minorities Affairs main objective is to integrate minorities in North Plainfield. How are minorities integrated? They are integrated through participation in government and institutions of government.These are basic facts about the Minority Commission:It does not cost to implement or run.Commissions are usually comprised of volunteers, citizens of the community wishing

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Advisory Commission on Minorities AffairsWHEREAS, the Borough of North Plainfield is committed to fostering greater participation by North Plainfield’s ethnic Minorities in the social, economic and political development of the Borough and recognizes the special needs of Minorities;WHEREAS, the Borough of North Plainfield Council encourages Minorities to become more involved in North Plainfield’s

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