The Hoboken Tax Reform Coalition
FY 2010 Budget Presentation (audio and Powerpoint)
OUR MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Mission
The mission of HOBOKEN REVOLT, a community-based organization, is:
- to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability in Hoboken government;
- to reduce waste and eliminate mismanagement in government
- to encourage broad and open policy discussion between citizens and elected officials
- to establish a fair allocation of property taxes among all Hoboken property owners
Objectives
Drive a significant reduction in property taxes without compromising the safety and soundness of Hoboken.
- Set standards for smart PILOTs that improve the fiscal condition of the City.
- Remove the taxpayer guarantee to the Hoboken University Medical Center.
- Force the initiation of a property revaluation as per current law.
- Act as a fiscal watchdog / public advocate for the taxpayers of Hoboken.
Join the Fight!
Help us force change at City Hall. Please register by logging in (at the top right of the page) and participate in the discussion!
Steering Committee Members
Bo Dziman
Jackie Burton
Richard Pasquarelli
Scott Delea
Adrienne Choma
Valerie Pels
Donna Antonucci
Toni Tomarazzo
Eric Kurta
Tina Hahn
Sue Pregibon
Barbara Colegrove-Bravo
Caleb McKenzie
Dave Kaplan
Randy Brummette
You may contact any member directly via the "Member" tab at the top of this page.
Guide to How Property is Valued for Property Tax Purposes.pdf
Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings.pdf
Property Tax Petition of Appeal.pdf
Property Tax Reductions for Vets_Seniors_Disabled.pdf
Table of Equalized Valuations 2008 Hudson County.pdf
Measures of Property Assessment Uniformity_ Coefficients of Deviation- Hudson County.pdf
Photos
Recent News!
Demanding Individual Responses to the findings in the Police Audit.
Hoboken Revolt sent an email to all of you last week, asking your positions on the findings of the Police audit. We have received responses only from Councilmen Lenz, Mello and Balla. Nonetheless, not one council member has offered any specific plan on how to implement the recommendations in the audit. We will not accept the excuse that the council does not have authority to act.
You were elected on a pledge of fiscal austerity, transparency, responsible government and lower taxes. Do you have the courage to make good on your promise to the people who elected you and take action now, given this momentous opportunity to reverse a decade of out of control spending and put Hoboken on the path to fiscal responsibility and lower taxes?
We ask you each of you to state what your specific individual recommendations are for the implementation of the findings of the police audit RIGHT NOW.
Thank you. Click Here to Read the Responses From The Council.
POLICE AUDIT RELEASED. CLICK HERE TO READ THE AUDIT.
Follow Up Letter To Governor Christie From Hoboken Revolt. Click To read.
Open Letter to Governor Christie From Hoboken Revolt (Jan 28, 2010).Click To Read.
Mayor Zimmer Replies to Revolt's Request for Public Safety Audits (Jan 8, 2010). Click To read.
Hoboken Revolt Requests the Release of Public Safety Audits (Dec 26, 2009). Click To read.
Letter Sent To Assemblywoman Joan Quigley In Support Of Legislation Making Union Contract Arbitration More Transparent and Balanced (Nov 19, 2009). Click To Read.
Hoboken Revolt Expresses Concerns To Fiscal Monitor and Gov. Corzine Over Union Contract Negotiations (Oct 9 2009). Click To Read.
Forum
Changes to the Revolt Steering Committee
In the effort of full transparency former Hoboken Revolt steering committee member Leon Gold took a leave of absence effective Feb 24th to participate in the upcoming Board of Education Election. Se…
Started by Kristina Hahn in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee 56 minutes ago.
Hoboken Zoning Board and City Council 4 Replies
Does anyone know why the City Hall is hearing cases that were approved by the Hoboken Zoning Board? It doesn't make sense. I thought the Zoning board was made up of people who understand development,…
Started by David A. Liebler in General Topics. Last reply by SmartyJones 13 hours ago.
Council Discusses Police Audit - The Hoboken Reporter 5 Replies
At last Wednesday's Council meeting Hoboken Revolt demanded individual responses from each council member regarding the police audit. No substantive responses. http://www.hudsonreporter.com/view/…
Started by Administrator in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee. Last reply by Dave Kaplan 19 hours ago.
Finance Director Resigns
Finance Director Nick Transante advised Mayor Zimmer yesterday that he will be taking a position with another municipality. His last day with the city of Hoboken is this Friday, March 12th. However,…
Started by Administrator in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee 19 hours ago.
Do not vote for KidsFirst!
Do not vote for KF until they answer satisfactorily the following questions:1. What actions were taken to identify and eliminate the ILLEGAL students and how many were found? (12 is not the answer!)2…
Started by georgia in General Topics 22 hours ago.
Had Enough of the St Pat's Day Debauchary? Call the Mayor. 1 Reply
As stated last January, the Mayor will be meeting with department and committee heads to discuss what should be done about this $100,000.00+ party for out of towners which is paid for by the taxpayer…
Started by Fernanda Patterson in General Topics. Last reply by georgia 23 hours ago.
Open Letter to Mayor Dawn Zimmer 17 Replies
Dear Mayor, Politicians are famous for using terms like "Open and Transparent Government" but you never hear much about that after they win. Dawn, you have shown some progress with attempting to be…
Started by David A. Liebler in General Topics. Last reply by SmartyJones 1 day ago.
Wall Street Journal reporter to open Republicans of Hoboken speaker series - NJ.com
Sometimes I think that voter fraud was invented in Hoboken. I encourage everyone to attend this event.http://www.nj.com/hobokennow/index.ssf/2010/
Started by Fernanda Patterson in General Topics 1 day ago.
MARKEVITCH TO LEAD SCHOOL BOARD SLATE PROMISING REAL RESULTS 19 Replies
MARKEVITCH TO LEAD SCHOOL BOARD SLATE PROMISING REAL RESULTS Running under the banner Real Results, a new slate of candidates for the Hoboken school board filed its petitions Monday and launched its…
Started by Elizabeth Markevitch in General Topics. Last reply by FAP Mar 7.
In response to Mason and Russo's allegations against Cunningham and Bhalla 6 Replies
Last night Councilwoman Mason and her ally Councilman Mike Russo lashed out against Zimmer allies Councilmen Cunningham and Bhalla. We live in a democracy, and honest criticism comes with the te…
Started by Tony Soares in General Topics. Last reply by Jack Dawkins Mar 6.
Recognition
About
Events
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Fifth Annual Lincoln Dinner
March 28, 2010 from 6pm to 8pm – Wild Ginger Restaurant, Second Floor
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Republicans of Hoboken - John Fund Dinner
March 30, 2010 from 6pm to 9pm – Amanda's Restaurant
Blog Posts
Christie Says Layoffs Out for Cutting Budget
Posted by David on March 9, 2010 at 2:03pm
If the City needs money, why don't they fine property owners that don't shovel their sidewalks??? It's crazy....
Posted by Stiemyg on February 26, 2010 at 12:39pm
Taxi Line Dispatch Job
Posted by b scollard on February 23, 2010 at 11:42am — 1 Comment
HPD Audit Released! Finally! Good Job Revolt!
Posted by Kurt Gardiner on February 22, 2010 at 5:12pm
Hoboken School New Jersey State Aid cut by $669,521 for 2009-2010
Posted by Kurt Gardiner on February 13, 2010 at 7:50am
Mayor Zimmer: The Comprehensive Interview
Posted by SmartyJones on February 12, 2010 at 7:30pm
Ax the Open Space Tax
Posted by Red Elephant on February 5, 2010 at 1:30pm
HOBOKEN RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE SUBJECT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Posted by Ron SImoncini on February 3, 2010 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment
An open letter to all members of Hoboken Revolt:
Posted by James Vance on February 1, 2010 at 6:31pm — 17 Comments
Good Summary of Governor Christie's Education Subcommittee Report Released January 16th 2010
Posted by Scott Delea on January 29, 2010 at 1:40pm
Obama to New York: Drop Dead
Posted by Red Elephant on January 28, 2010 at 11:25am — 3 Comments
Hoboken for Haiti Relief - Concert Sunday at Maxwell's
Posted by SmartyJones on January 26, 2010 at 11:30pm
Chlorine in our water
Posted by Wendye Chaitin on January 25, 2010 at 11:32am — 1 Comment
Property Taxes
Posted by SmartyJones on January 24, 2010 at 1:18pm
Hudco Never Sleeps
Posted by SmartyJones on January 14, 2010 at 7:21pm
Fighting to ensure fiscal responsibility in Hoboken government and the fair allocation of property taxes among all property owners.
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