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 28, 2010
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
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:
The following officers were elected at the meeting on June 28:
- Vice Chair - Melinda Dean Aranda
- Recording Secretary - Anne Bonadies
- Corresponding Secretary - John Zeaman
June 17, 2010
Democratic Municipal Committee Update
On Monday, June 14 the newly elected Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee held its reorganization meeting. Outgoing DMC Chair, Robert Pacicco, facilitated the smooth transition at this meeting. We express our many thanks to Robert for his years of service as chair of the DMC.
Our first order of business was to elect a new DMC Chair. I was pleased to accept this role that was decided by unanimous vote of the committee. The only other business conducted on Monday was completing a number of forms to be submitted to the County Democratic Organization.
The next night, Tuesday, June 15, the DMC attended the Bergen County Democratic Organization meeting in Hackensack. At this meeting, we participated in the election of the county officers, all of whom ran unopposed. We also had an opportunity to meet Michael Kasparian, the BCDO Chair, and several other Democratic county officials.
We will be meeting over the summer to formulate our plans moving forward. We understand the trust that Leonia Democrats have placed in us, and will do everything possible to meet and exceed your expectations.
Stay tuned.
Bob Leap
Leonia DMC Chair
Our first order of business was to elect a new DMC Chair. I was pleased to accept this role that was decided by unanimous vote of the committee. The only other business conducted on Monday was completing a number of forms to be submitted to the County Democratic Organization.
The next night, Tuesday, June 15, the DMC attended the Bergen County Democratic Organization meeting in Hackensack. At this meeting, we participated in the election of the county officers, all of whom ran unopposed. We also had an opportunity to meet Michael Kasparian, the BCDO Chair, and several other Democratic county officials.
We will be meeting over the summer to formulate our plans moving forward. We understand the trust that Leonia Democrats have placed in us, and will do everything possible to meet and exceed your expectations.
Stay tuned.
Bob Leap
Leonia DMC Chair
June 9, 2010
Thank You Leonia!
On behalf of the Democrats for a Better Leonia we want to thank the hundreds of voters who supported our Campaign and voted for us. Today you proved what we believed to be the case, that Leonians yearned for a new era in local politics. An era in which we citizens were fully informed on issues and were given significant opportunities to effect policy decisions.
We pledge to inform you and engage you in the decisions that lie ahead, to serve you to the best of our abilities and to deserve the trust you have placed in us.
John DeSimone & Darryl Whitter
On behalf of all of our Municipal Committee Candidates
335 Broad Avenue
We pledge to inform you and engage you in the decisions that lie ahead, to serve you to the best of our abilities and to deserve the trust you have placed in us.
John DeSimone & Darryl Whitter
On behalf of all of our Municipal Committee Candidates
335 Broad Avenue
June 8, 2010
The Results are In!
We have the unofficial returns from the June 8 Primary Election.
Here are the totals for the race for the Council
John DeSimone 741
Darryl Whitter 629
Ingrid Brennan 371
Karl Norgaard 316
Marcia Wilson 64
See the full report
Here are the totals for the race for the Council
John DeSimone 741
Darryl Whitter 629
Ingrid Brennan 371
Karl Norgaard 316
Marcia Wilson 64
See the full report
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