Mark Minichiello joins the Council

The borough council welcomed Mark Minichiello as its ranks on Nov. 13, replacing former Councilman I.S. Pak. Senator Loretta Weinberg came to the meeting to swear in Minichiello as he stood alongside his wife and two sons.

Read the article at NorthJersey.com

Another team victory !

Congratulations to the team: Bernadette Flaim, Mark Minichiello, and Darryl Whitter.

Districts	1	2	3	4	5	6	Totals
Darryl Whitter	219	189	181	142	212	123	1066
Bernadette Flaim	224	210	198	156	232	137	1157
Mark Minichiello	207	186	169	133	178	114	987
Maureen Havlusch	110	72	85	86	117	77	547

 See the traditional tally.

Leonia Council: Unofficial Election Results 

Bagels, Lox and 
Connect with the Candidates

Saturday, November 2nd

11:00am to 1:00 pm

Moore's Hardware, Broad Avenue

VOTE DEMOCRATIC  •  COLUMN 2   •  NOVEMBER 5

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Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members

                     DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel
                     DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin
                     DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Congratulations to our new Senator, Cory Booker

New Jersey Senate 2013 Results 

Cory A. Booker  Dem. 724,733 54.8%
Steven Lonegan   Rep. 584,349 44.2
Others                            14,076 1.1

Cory Booker will be sworn in to the U.S. Senate on Oct. 31.

Read more at  the New York Times and NorthJersey.com

Vote tomorrow for Cory Booker

A reminder to all to vote tomorrow Wednesday October 16 in the Special U.S. Senate Election. 

Below is a link to review the candidates and it is no secret that Cory Booker is the best choice to represent New Jersey and he is our favored candidate.

http://votersedge.org/united-states/2013/october/new-jersey/candidates/senator/212-cory-booker

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Democratic slate for Leonia Council

Mark Minichiello joins the Democratic slate of incumbent Darryl Whitter and previously nominated Bernadette Flaim.

A talented merchandising executive, Mark was selected by Leonia's DMC to fill an unexpired Council Term.

See the full press release.

Leonia council selects Fusco to replace Pak

On August 12, the Council selected Pat Fusco to replace Councilman I.S. Pak, who resigned in July.  Mr Fusco will serve until the November election.  Following the standard process, the chair of the Municipal Committee, Alan Winters, submitted the names of three nominees to the council, including Fusco, Frank Rovelli Jr., and Dylan Hawkins.

Read more about the process at NorthJersey.com

Democratic Candidates for Borough Council

Meet the Candidates Bernadette Flaim & Darryl Whitter  For Leonia Borough Council

Cheese, Crackers and Candidates Democratic Candidates for Borough Council, incumbent Darryl Whitter and his running mate the dynamic Bernadette Flaim,  are looking forward to meeting fellow Leonians on Saturday, June 1 at Moore's Hardware Store.   Although running unopposed in the Democratic Primary, they are eager to hear their neighbors comments, concerns and suggestions.

Meet the Candidates on June 1

BERNADETTE FLAIM and DARRYL WHITTER 

Bernadette and Darryl at Leonia Day

Democratic Candidates for Borough Council,
incumbent Darryl Whitter
and his running mate
the dynamic Bernadette Flaim, 

are looking forward to meeting fellow Leonians

 on Saturday, June 1
 at Moore's Hardware Store
335 Broad Avenue
3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Although running unopposed in the Democratic Primary, they are eager to hear their neighbors comments, concerns and suggestions.

Primary Day - June 4. Vote for Darryl and Bernadette !

DMC Tee Shirt - Leonia Day

The new Democratic Municipal Committee tee shirt will be available for sale at Leonia Day, this Sunday, May 19th at the DMC table. The introductory price for this soft fabric, colorful shirt is $13.00 - in recognition of the 2013 election year. There will be only 50 shirts for sale at Leonia Day. Please come early to take advantage of this opportunity.

The Whistle Stop Campaign

Prior to our era of ‘social media’, widespread television ownership, home computers, email, texting and tweeting, communications were more personal.

In 1948, Harry Truman took his presidential campaign directly to the people: a 30,000 mile journey through 28 states, stopping at every ‘whistle stop’ to speak to people from the train’s platform. By blowing their whistles, trains could arrange to stop at small towns not on the timetable, known as ‘whistle stops’. We believe in the value of ‘whistle stop’ communication, personal and direct.

DMC Committees / Appointments

The new DMC Chairman, Alan Winters, has established the following committees and responsibilities and announced the committee appointments:

COMMITTEES

(a) Bottom Line Committee (BLC) : Sally Seymour, Michael Raskin

• Work with supporters to plan and host fundraising events
• Oversee direct mail and e-mail fundraising activities
• Solicit donations

(b) Whistle Stop Committee (WSC): Leah Roland, Aviva Levy

• Recruit and supervise volunteers in their activities (including canvassing and office work)
• Responsible for campaign petitions and documents
• Develop and distribute promotional literature, signs, stickers, etc.
• Solicit events and activities for the candidate

(c) Next Generation Committee (NGC): Stephanie Keller, Mark Spiegel

• Recruit Leonia residents for involvement in local government organizations and committees
• Identify prospective candidates for appointed or elected government positions

(d) Political Climate Committee (PCC): Mary Ellen Tucker, Steve Churchill

• Works to promote communication and cooperation between the various political groups and government agencies

Application for Vote-By-Mail Ballots

Who Should Vote By Mail

• Anyone who will be out of town on election day 
• College students who are registered to vote in Leonia 
• Anyone who can’t make it to the polls for health reasons 
• Anyone who would like to vote early 

Where to Obtain Mail-in Ballot Application

• Municipal Clerk, Leonia Borough Hall 
• Bergen County Elections Office,  One Bergen County Plaza,  Hackensack, NJ 

Click here for

• Application for Vote By Mail Ballot
• Vote By Mail Application Instructions

Message from the DMC Chair

Good Neighbors -

I’m honored to be selected as Chairman of the Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee - a group of individuals committed to representing the best interests of Leonians.

I assume this responsibility at a critical time for Leonia. Rising property taxes could make it difficult for many of our neighbors to remain in town; budget challenges are affecting vital community services; the downtown business district is in desperate need of revitalization. These issues, and others, are of deep concern to Leonia residents.

Leonia has the talent and innovative ideas to overcome our challenges. There are currently several exciting initiatives underway which address the important issues in our community. However, to move forward, the climate in Leonia needs to be one of communication and cooperation between the various political groups and government agencies.

In the coming months, the DMC will utilize our resources to help create an environment that will facilitate improvements to our town and make Leonia a better place to live for all of our residents.

New DMC Chairman elected

The DMC has elected Alan Winters, Committeeman of District 2, as Chairman. In addition to serving on the DMC, Alan is a member of the Leonia Economic Development Committee. He believes both positions can work hand in hand to influence important changes in the community.

DMC Membership update

The Democratic Municipal Committee is pleased to announce that long term Leonia resident and Paralegal, Stephanie Keller, has been elected by the DMC to fill a vacancy in Leonia’s Fourth District, paired with Committeeman Mark Spiegel.

For further DMC information, see the About Us tab above

Have a Voice in Local Government

The Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee is currently seeking registered Leonia Democrats who would like to serve a three-year term on our Town Council. As a council member, you will impact governing decisions and be able to influence Leonia's future. If you have an interest, please email me privately.

Bob Leap
Chair, Leonia DMC
dmcbobleap@gmail.com

Senator Barbara Buono for Governor

State Senator Barbara Buono of Middlesex County launched her Democratic gubernatorial campaign on Saturday, February 3. It was clear that those attending her launch rally understand Buono’s message and agree with her on education, the economy, women’s rights and marriage equality.

Having grown up in working class North Jersey, Barbara Buono understands the important role of self-reliance. But, just as importantly, she appreciates the role government can play for those trying to make a better life for their families. As the first woman to be New Jersey’s Senate Majority Leader, Barbara Buono takes a unique approach to governing. As chair of the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee, she established a reputation as a consensus-builder during the state’s challenging fiscal times. During the two years Senator Buono served as budget chair, New Jersey’s budget grew smaller, not bigger. She cut $4.5 billion for the state budget while increasing funds for schools and health care.

With far too many public officials looking out for corporate interests and multi-millionaires, Senator Buono instead remains focused on strengthening New Jersey’s middle-class and looking out for our families. She’s working to create jobs, protect workers and make our schools work better. Buono believes we need to fight for those on Main Street, so they get the same advantages afforded the politically connected on Wall Street.

Buono’s ability reach across the aisle to Republicans in the State Senate is what is needed now in New Jersey to ensure state government can work effectively for all people. Her strength in driving fiscal efficiencies when coupled with her exemplary stance on key social issues makes her an ideal candidate to challenge Republican incumbent Chris Christie.

The Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee (DMC) is proud to support Senator Barbara Buono in her bid to become the next Governor of New Jersey.

Click here to learn more about Senator Buono: http://www.buonoforgovernor.com

Changes in DMC Membership

There have been a couple of changes in the Leonia DMC membership in District 6.
Chris and Ellen Terzini have resigned from the DMC so they can focus on welcoming a new arrival to their family. Thanks to Chris for his more than 2 years of service and Ellen for stepping up to run for the job last June.

I am pleased to announce that Arnold Tractenberg and Sally Seymour were appointed by unanimous vote of the DMC members present at our January meeting as the new District 6 Committeeman and Committeewoman.

We welcome Arnold and Sally and look forward to having them join the team as we continue to identify and support the election of talented and qualified Democrats to serve as Leonia’s Mayor and Council members.

Bob Leap
Chair, Leonia DMC

Re-organization Meeting Monday, January 7

The reorganization meeting of the Leonia Mayor & Council will take place Monday, January 7, at 7:30 pm at the Borough Hall Annex (Little House). Please join us to celebrate the election and swearing in of our newly elected Democratic Council Members.

Peter Knott - 1-year term
Greg Makroulakis - 3-year term
I.S. Pak - 3-year term

Happy New Year!

Bob Leap
Chair, Leonia DMC
201 Oratam Terrace