Warren Committee Candidate Dan McCarey Responds to Request for Comment on Affordable Housing, Debate & Dealaman Farm
photo credit: McCarey for Warren Township NJ21st Reached out to Mr. McCarey and Mrs. Lontai for Comment on ‘Affordable Housing, Debate Drama, and Farm Feud Define Warren’s GOP Primary’ published on 06/03/2025. Mr. McCarey’s response to our questions are below: As to the town’s rejection of the 225 settlement and Lisa’s appeal. The reality is that the Affordable Housing obligation...
Candidate Statement: Loretta Rivers on OPRA and Government Transparency
Photo Credit: Loretta Rivers for State Assembly We invited NJ Assembly candidate Loretta Rivers to share her thoughts on OPRA—the Open Public Records Act—and why it matters. She’s running in District 17 against Assemblymembers Joseph Danielsen and Kevin Egan, both of whom voted for the bill that weakened public access to government records. Rivers isn’t running in our district, but...
Steve Sweeney Campaign Responds to NJ21st’s Questions on Education and Housing
As the only candidate for governor with both the proven track record and the experience necessary to serve in New Jersey’s executive office, I have plans – not talking points – to tackle two of the biggest issues that New Jerseyans face when it comes to education and housing. No one in the race has done more to improve New...
Assemblywoman Michele Matsikoudis Addresses NJ21st’s Questions on Education and Housing
As part of our election-year coverage, we’re inviting all General Assembly candidates to share their perspective on two high-priority issues for our readers: education and housing. We’re especially interested in understanding: ● Your approach to state policy on education and housing ● Specific legislative goals or proposals you support ● How your policies reflect the needs and concerns of residents...
Thank You
-Matthew Behne Congratulations to Dr. Foregger and Ms. Stanley on their election victory. I also want to thank Mrs. Debang, Dr. Moore, and Mr. Devanney for choosing to bring their voices to the table in the spirit of public service. This campaign has deepened my appreciation for our community. Running my first race with a limited budget, without any political...
Thank You
-Arik Samson Reflecting on my first campaign, I feel proud of what we accomplished. This was a grassroots, low-budget effort that relied on extensive door-to-door outreach, support from non-profit media outlets, and zero involvement from any political machine. Together, we reached 1,700 people —1,700 opportunities to discuss a platform I believe would benefit our district. I am deeply grateful to...
Dr. Foregger’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 4: Special Interests, Influence and Money
Dr. Foregger’s Response to the Fourth in Our Series of Questions to the 2024 BOE Candidates I don’t take contributions from anyone. I encourage all residents that have a concern about something happening (or not happening) in the school district to either write to me at my board email or to bring it to the attention of the Board at...
Matthew Behne’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 4: Special Interests, Influence and Money
Mr. Behne’s Response to the Fourth in a Series of Questions to the 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates I have not sought the endorsement of any organization. I have not attended any events connected to partisan campaigns. I have not sought the financial assistance of any organization. Students and Families of this community are my only special interest. Read Matthew...
Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 4: Special Interests, Influence and Money
Mr. Samson’s Response to the Fourth in a Series of Questions to the 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates I would like to begin with the fact that I am totally opposed to receiving support from special interests persons or groups (ex. Teachers’ Union). I have not received any [financial] support from any person or special interest, and have not sought...
Arik Samson’s Response to BOE Candidate Question 3: Academic Achievement
Mr. Samson’s Response to the Third in a Series of Questions to the 2024 Berkeley Heights BOE Candidates I have touched on the proficiency issue in my answer to question #2. In order to achieve proficiency we need to focus on two things. First, good teachers, which need to be properly compensated in order to retain them. In that answer...
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