People Before Politics
After reading the recent responses by Jeff Varnerin and Manny Couto on TAPinto, it is clear that politics takes precedent over people during election time. Both candidates also took the opportunity to disparage our Township Administrator, an employee and resident of the township – not an elected representative. Using the power of holding an elected office, with multiple outlets to...
COUTO DOUBLES DOWN ON CAMPAIGN LIE, DISPARAGES EMPLOYEES IN PROCESS
Couto Doubles Down on the Lie and Devalues Employees “I will only be approving professional service providers and those in leadership positions based on their capabilities, qualifications and demonstrated ability to get things back on track….” This is what Couto says he is responsible for as councilman for when it comes to hiring contractors. He’s right. It is exactly what...
DON’T FALL FOR THE LIE
If you vote for Jeff Varnerin or Manuel Couto because of the lasting municipal complex issues or the stormwater/drainage issues or even any other issue in town, you’re likely falling for a campaign lie. Mayoral candidate Jeff Varnerin, in his latest TapInto dribble, is currently trying to blame Mayor Devanney for the problems Varnerin’s very own Republican Party, quite literally,...
Political Leanings of Berkeley Heights
As a relative newcomer to Berkeley Heights, it wasn’t until I had been here through one or two election cycles that I noticed the typical national-level party split between Democrats and Republicans is quite different from how politics play out in Berkeley Heights. Politics and party are very easily understood in NYC. Everyone is liberal and everyone is a Democrat....