July 28, 2010

LDMC meeting July 26, 2010

The DMC met on July 26th and engaged in a committee discussion where we all articulated what we think the Democrats in Leonia are looking for from the LDMC, and what some of our personal goals are for the LDMC. The outcomes from the discussion will be incorporated into a new LDMC Mission Statement and Goals, which is in development.

The Committee also met with Bergen County Executive Dennis McNerney and Freeholder Candidate John Hogan. The challenges of the upcoming election were discussed, and the committee expressed their concerns about issues that have been raised in connection with the New Overpeck Park. The DMC also raised concerns about the proposed new bridge, ongoing maintenance of the park, and light rail issues.

Bob Leap

July 16, 2010

LDMC Update

The Leonia DMC met on June 28 to complete the election of officers and to begin to plan for the future. The following were elected: Melinda Dean Aranda - Vice Chair; Anne Bonadies - Recording Secretary; and John Zeaman - Corresponding Secretary. In addition, the following subcommittees were established: Mission Statement, Campaign, Get Out the Vote and Communication. Our by-laws were reviewed and accepted by acclamation. To increase communication from the LDMC to the community, we will complete the development of two blogs which will launch in July. The committee reaffirmed their interest in attending Mayor & Council, Planning Board, and Adjustment Board meetings to keep current on initiatives and key topics of interest to Leonia.

The committee also met with District 37 Chairman candidates Dave Lorenzo of Palisades Park and Ilan Plawker of Englewood Cliffs. Each candidate provided a brief explanation of why they were running for district chair and fielded questions from committee members.

On June 29th, 11 of the 12 LDMC members participated in the District 37 meeting and elections. Dave Lorenzo was elected Chairman by a vote of 97 to 55.  The Bergen County Democratic Organization also voted for Northvale Mayor John Hogan to fill the unexpired term of former county Freeholder Tomas Padilla in an uncontested election.

Bob Leap
Chairman, LDMC
Leonia, New Jersey

July 3, 2010

LDMC Officers

At the reorganization meeting on June 14, Bob Leap was elected to serve as Chair of the Committee.
The following officers were elected at the meeting on June 28:
  • Vice Chair - Melinda Dean Aranda
  • Recording Secretary  - Anne Bonadies
  • Corresponding Secretary - John Zeaman