Mayor Zimmer Replies to Revolt's Request for Audits

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Permalink Reply by Tom on January 8, 2010 at 6:39pm

I've lived in Hoboken since 2001. My wife and I are leaving Hoboken and moving to the "country" so to speak with our new born. I think after years of disappointment and disgrace of public officials in Hoboken, Mayor Zimmer should be commended on her ethics and holding true to her platform. The reign of abuse with public funds will soon to be at an end. Its re-assuring to see people standing up for just causes and accountability. Thank You Mayor Zimmer for helping to champion this cause.

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Permalink Reply by Miller on January 8, 2010 at 7:31pm

Hopefully you are right and she can turn the town around. But let's not kid ourselves into thinking she is going to make Hoboken a perfectly run city. The police dept burns money like it's going out of style, the schools are poorly run by overpaid admin, and the infrastructure of the town is a mess (every other week there is a flood or a road being dug up). I voted for her in both elections, but Hoboken (just like the country) has tons of problems that no one person can fix.

Tom said:

I've lived in Hoboken since 2001. My wife and I are leaving Hoboken and moving to the "country" so to speak with our new born. I think after years of disappointment and disgrace of public officials in Hoboken, Mayor Zimmer should be commended on her ethics and holding true to her platform. The reign of abuse with public funds will soon to be at an end. Its re-assuring to see people standing up for just causes and accountability. Thank You Mayor Zimmer for helping to champion this cause.

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Permalink Reply by gazianogirling on January 8, 2010 at 11:25pm

Abuse of our public funds will soon come to an end? Have another glass of the Lafite 2001, you delusional pantywaist transient. The police in our city are laughing at us. They are laughing at YOU.

There must be 150 policemen on the payroll in Hoboken for a one square mile area, with a very easy job, when compared to what other police officers in Camden, Newark, Trenton and other cities face.

Hoboken's Police Officers are constantly talking on their cell phones while they drive. On foot or in their cars, they scowl and stare angrily at us. When you visit the precinct or speak with commanding officers by phone, they communicate their contempt.

Truth is, they think YOU and all the other taxpayers in this town are "chumps". They have great pay and health benefits and a pension, all paid by YOU.

When you spend a little time with them, as I have, you will come to understand their deep disrespect and loathing for the residents of Hoboken.

GGP

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Permalink Reply by FAP on January 9, 2010 at 1:48pm

gazianogirling well it was a good try. You came here trying to bait the revolt group and after 14 hours, now, numerous people have read your screed and have refused to participate in your little exercise.

The truth is Hoboken Revolt appreciates and honors our fine police and fire services. We just want contracts that are reasonable and won't harm our community years from now.

The audits are now scheduled to be released and the state monitor knows Hoboken residents are engaged in the budget process and will welcome reasonable contracts.

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Permalink Reply by gazianogirling on January 9, 2010 at 4:39pm

No "little exercise" here! Take a walk through town and see how many police officers give you a warmhearted, charitable smile! We've been here twenty-three years, and the cops have never been so hostile and alienating... We want reasonable contracts! In fact, many residents I know want reasonable contracts for the police and fire department AT HALF THEIR CURRENT SIZE! We don't need hundreds of police officers here, and we definitely don't need those on HGH and other steroids looking for exposure on the Chippendale's 2010 or 2011 calendar, while we pay their ridiculous salaries and benefits package. Grow up. Don't be conned by moneyed transients who stay here for a few years until they pop out a kid or two then flee to Short Hills, leaving you holding the pension bag. We're not being facetious or comic here. WE WANT A REAL REVOLT. WE WANT HALF THE FORCE OFF THE PAYROLL. GGP

FAP said:

gazianogirling well it was a good try. You came here trying to bait the revolt group and after 14 hours, now, numerous people have read your screed and have refused to participate in your little exercise.
The truth is Hoboken Revolt appreciates and honors our fine police and fire services. We just want contracts that are reasonable and won't harm our community years from now. The audits are now scheduled to be released and the state monitor knows Hoboken residents are engaged in the budget process and will welcome reasonable contracts.

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Permalink Reply by georgia on January 9, 2010 at 5:05pm

Honestly, I never see policemen walking the streets, so I did not notice their contempt. Maybe if they get out of their cars (other than just parking illegally by DeFiore to get their sandwiches) and start patrolling the streets to prevent future robberies and break-ins I will look at their faces.

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Permalink Reply by gazianogirling on January 9, 2010 at 5:33pm

Now here is someone with whom I can have an intelligent conversation. A realist who isn't dependent upon massive doses of serotonin reuptake inhibitors and St. John's Wort to get through the day.

People, prove me wrong! Walk the streets! Stop by Police Headquarters and document how you are received!

We don't need more milquetoasts like "TOM" telling us he's been in town since 2001, and because he's suddenly grown tired of seeing his hamper full of soiled diapers, he's running to Upper Montclair for some country air.

We need MEN and WOMEN around here, decision makers. We don't need any more "Publicis Account Executives" or dynamic "Six Sigma MBAs" from Citicorp whose stock, after a $45 Billion dollar taxpayer bailout is now trading for $3.

We need real MEN and real WOMEN around here for a REVOLT, to assist the new Mayor in cutting the Police Department down to size.

GGP



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Honestly, I never see policemen walking the streets, so I did not notice their contempt. Maybe if they get out of their cars (other than just parking illegally by DeFiore to get their sandwiches) and start patrolling the streets to prevent future robberies and break-ins I will look at their faces.

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Permalink Reply by Tom on January 10, 2010 at 4:03pm

Goffygrilbiatche, you really need to come to grips with your ANGER ISSUES. Nobody expects Hoboken to become a "perfect" city and while government officials are well overstaffed and overpaid, Hoboken has been transformed over the past 30 years as a result. You're rhetoric sounds more like a liberal candyass who's upset you get paid $40,000 because you didn't have the confidence to stand up and be a leader or get a real job. If you have some much passion for "your city" then put down your laptop and take up a public position to affect change. Too busy handing out dandelions and latte`s?

I've spent most of my time bloggin about the abuses and injustice in this city and finally had something positive to say about a person who is trying to champion that cause. You're one of those people who live thinking this is your cause.

If only spending 8 years here and trying to support Revolt for its efforts makes me a "pantywaist transient" then I guess that's fine, but your miss guided ranting certainly shows your immaturity and insecurity. And for the record, the corruption started and is still most prevalent with the long standing residents of Hoboken. The "transient" voters are the ones who got tired of being milked like cows after resurrecting Hoboken.

This City doesn't need a REVOLT.. It needs a plan. You should spend some time reviewing the Mayor's platform, the new Council's progress and the efforts of those who are working to force change. "We need real MEN and real WOMEN around here for a REVOLT?" Please... REAL MEN don't hide in blogs taking aim at people for applauding public servants for trying to make a difference. Constructive comments should help your anger issues. Either that or try going "Postal" so my tax dollars can go to work as the steroid pumped police force dumps you in the next high rise's foundation.

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Permalink Reply by Donald J. Pellicano on January 10, 2010 at 4:47pm

I HAVE NO GRIPE WITH THE FACT THAT THE SO CALLED "AUDIT" IS NOW READY AND MAY BE DISTRIBUTED. IT RELATES TO PERSONNEL AND THAT COULD BE "EXECUTIVE SESSION" WHERE W DO NOT GET O HEAR ANYTHING

BETTER YET, "TRANSPARENT" IS ONE OF THE WORDS THAT HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE DICTIONARY. SO HOBOKEN IS NO LONGER TRANSARENT

THAT IS OBVIOUS BY THE FACT THAT THE DECEMBER 16, 2009 MEETING "TELEVISED" ---THE ENTIRE BEGINNING IS MISSING. WHY????? PERSONNEL

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Permalink Reply by gazianogirling on January 11, 2010 at 4:24am

Tommy Numb Nuts,

Firstly, the last thing you want to do is compare W2s.

When we meet, and I am hopeful that one day we will, you will soil your adult diaper upon viewing my tax statements. They are mind-blowing.

Resurrecting Hoboken? I don't know what designer drug suppositories you're using, but over the past eight years, this town has been turned into a post-college dormitory for douche nozzles.

When a longshoreman's hangout like Kelly's is gutted to make way for a bogus wine bar full of ultra-white Six Sigma automatons, you know the end is nigh.

You can call these moneyed "junior executive" transients "YUNNIES" - young, urban narcissists -- the perfect neighborhood destruction machines due to their lack of empathy, sense of entitlement, and contempt for those "beneath" them.

The town is soulless. The character and soul has been sucked out of it. There's next to nothing of original value left here. Hoboken has been reduced to a high-density crucible of empty lifestyle consultants.

We've gone from ON THE WATERFRONT to AT THE NAIL SALON.

GGP

Tom said:

Goffygrilbiatche, you really need to come to grips with your ANGER ISSUES. Nobody expects Hoboken to become a "perfect" city and while government officials are well overstaffed and overpaid, Hoboken has been transformed over the past 30 years as a result. You're rhetoric sounds more like a liberal candyass who's upset you get paid $40,000 because you didn't have the confidence to stand up and be a leader or get a real job. If you have some much passion for "your city" then put down your laptop and take up a public position to affect change. Too busy handing out dandelions and latte`s?
I've spent most of my time bloggin about the abuses and injustice in this city and finally had something positive to say about a person who is trying to champion that cause. You're one of those people who live thinking this is your cause. If only spending 8 years here and trying to support Revolt for its efforts makes me a "pantywaist transient" then I guess that's fine, but your miss guided ranting certainly shows your immaturity and insecurity. And for the record, the corruption started and is still most prevalent with the long standing residents of Hoboken. The "transient" voters are the ones who got tired of being milked like cows after resurrecting Hoboken. This City doesn't need a REVOLT.. It needs a plan. You should spend some time reviewing the Mayor's platform, the new Council's progress and the efforts of those who are working to force change. "We need real MEN and real WOMEN around here for a REVOLT?" Please... REAL MEN don't hide in blogs taking aim at people for applauding public servants for trying to make a difference. Constructive comments should help your anger issues. Either that or try going "Postal" so my tax dollars can go to work as the steroid pumped police force dumps you in the next high rise's foundation.

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Permalink Reply by The Inquisitor on January 11, 2010 at 12:06pm

Here's my solution for gazianogirling -- just leave! I'm sure that a 28 year resident such as yourself has made plenty on your appreciation - no doubt good compensation for us Yuppie Narcissists invading your blue collar paradise. That's assuming that you own and aren't part of the project crowd - including those in the rent controlled apartments that seem to think they have a right to their subsidy. Grow up you old wench! You'd rather the riverfront be the toxic paradise it was only a few years ago while machine politicians like Camarano were the rule? There are many problems the town has inherited from years of corruption and neglect. Us Yuppies are the reason why you finally have a real mayor like Zimmer.

You can go back to listening to your Frank records and reminiscing about your days with the longshoremen at the Clam Broth House. I'll stick to Starbucks.

gazianogirling said:

Tommy Numb Nuts,

Firstly, the last thing you want to do is compare W2s.

When we meet, and I am hopeful that one day we will, you will soil your adult diaper upon viewing my tax statements. They are mind-blowing.

Resurrecting Hoboken? I don't know what designer drug suppositories you're using, but over the past eight years, this town has been turned into a post-college dormitory for douche nozzles.

When a longshoreman's hangout like Kelly's is gutted to make way for a bogus wine bar full of ultra-white Six Sigma automatons, you know the end is nigh.

You can call these moneyed "junior executive" transients "YUNNIES" - young, urban narcissists -- the perfect neighborhood destruction machines due to their lack of empathy, sense of entitlement, and contempt for those "beneath" them.

The town is soulless. The character and soul has been sucked out of it. There's next to nothing of original value left here. Hoboken has been reduced to a high-density crucible of empty lifestyle consultants.

We've gone from ON THE WATERFRONT to AT THE NAIL SALON.

GGP

Tom said:

Goffygrilbiatche, you really need to come to grips with your ANGER ISSUES. Nobody expects Hoboken to become a "perfect" city and while government officials are well overstaffed and overpaid, Hoboken has been transformed over the past 30 years as a result. You're rhetoric sounds more like a liberal candyass who's upset you get paid $40,000 because you didn't have the confidence to stand up and be a leader or get a real job. If you have some much passion for "your city" then put down your laptop and take up a public position to affect change. Too busy handing out dandelions and latte`s?
I've spent most of my time bloggin about the abuses and injustice in this city and finally had something positive to say about a person who is trying to champion that cause. You're one of those people who live thinking this is your cause. If only spending 8 years here and trying to support Revolt for its efforts makes me a "pantywaist transient" then I guess that's fine, but your miss guided ranting certainly shows your immaturity and insecurity. And for the record, the corruption started and is still most prevalent with the long standing residents of Hoboken. The "transient" voters are the ones who got tired of being milked like cows after resurrecting Hoboken. This City doesn't need a REVOLT.. It needs a plan. You should spend some time reviewing the Mayor's platform, the new Council's progress and the efforts of those who are working to force change. "We need real MEN and real WOMEN around here for a REVOLT?" Please... REAL MEN don't hide in blogs taking aim at people for applauding public servants for trying to make a difference. Constructive comments should help your anger issues. Either that or try going "Postal" so my tax dollars can go to work as the steroid pumped police force dumps you in the next high rise's foundation.

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Permalink Reply by gazianogirling on January 11, 2010 at 10:28pm

You could call a mental health hotline and explain your predicament, but the part-time work/study counselor with no health insurance on the other end of the line will tell you what I’m telling you now: GET OUT.

Rabid, soulless, douche bags have overrun the city.

And you’re broke.

If not financially, then mentally and spiritually.

You can’t fight all of them.

There was a time when you could fight them, yes, even two or three at once, verbally if that worked, but if not, with a tire iron or a sport sock filled with rolls of quarters.

But not now.

You can’t beat an infestation.

It’s time to get off the anti-depressants.

It’s time to leave Hoboken.

The Inquisitor said:

Here's my solution for gazianogirling -- just leave! I'm sure that a 28 year resident such as yourself has made plenty on your appreciation - no doubt good compensation for us Yuppie Narcissists invading your blue collar paradise. That's assuming that you own and aren't part of the project crowd - including those in the rent controlled apartments that seem to think they have a right to their subsidy. Grow up you old wench! You'd rather the riverfront be the toxic paradise it was only a few years ago while machine politicians like Camarano were the rule? There are many problems the town has inherited from years of corruption and neglect. Us Yuppies are the reason why you finally have a real mayor like Zimmer.

You can go back to listening to your Frank records and reminiscing about your days with the longshoremen at the Clam Broth House. I'll stick to Starbucks.

gazianogirling said:

Tommy Numb Nuts,

Firstly, the last thing you want to do is compare W2s.

When we meet, and I am hopeful that one day we will, you will soil your adult diaper upon viewing my tax statements. They are mind-blowing.

Resurrecting Hoboken? I don't know what designer drug suppositories you're using, but over the past eight years, this town has been turned into a post-college dormitory for douche nozzles.

When a longshoreman's hangout like Kelly's is gutted to make way for a bogus wine bar full of ultra-white Six Sigma automatons, you know the end is nigh.

You can call these moneyed "junior executive" transients "YUNNIES" - young, urban narcissists -- the perfect neighborhood destruction machines due to their lack of empathy, sense of entitlement, and contempt for those "beneath" them.

The town is soulless. The character and soul has been sucked out of it. There's next to nothing of original value left here. Hoboken has been reduced to a high-density crucible of empty lifestyle consultants.

We've gone from ON THE WATERFRONT to AT THE NAIL SALON.

GGP

Tom said:

Goffygrilbiatche, you really need to come to grips with your ANGER ISSUES. Nobody expects Hoboken to become a "perfect" city and while government officials are well overstaffed and overpaid, Hoboken has been transformed over the past 30 years as a result. You're rhetoric sounds more like a liberal candyass who's upset you get paid $40,000 because you didn't have the confidence to stand up and be a leader or get a real job. If you have some much passion for "your city" then put down your laptop and take up a public position to affect change. Too busy handing out dandelions and latte`s?
I've spent most of my time bloggin about the abuses and injustice in this city and finally had something positive to say about a person who is trying to champion that cause. You're one of those people who live thinking this is your cause. If only spending 8 years here and trying to support Revolt for its efforts makes me a "pantywaist transient" then I guess that's fine, but your miss guided ranting certainly shows your immaturity and insecurity. And for the record, the corruption started and is still most prevalent with the long standing residents of Hoboken. The "transient" voters are the ones who got tired of being milked like cows after resurrecting Hoboken. This City doesn't need a REVOLT.. It needs a plan. You should spend some time reviewing the Mayor's platform, the new Council's progress and the efforts of those who are working to force change. "We need real MEN and real WOMEN around here for a REVOLT?" Please... REAL MEN don't hide in blogs taking aim at people for applauding public servants for trying to make a difference. Constructive comments should help your anger issues. Either that or try going "Postal" so my tax dollars can go to work as the steroid pumped police force dumps you in the next high rise's foundation.

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