Editor, Asbury Park Sun, Why we are FOR the Asbury Together team: They stand FOR things and not just against the status quo. They are FOR an inclusive city council working FOR open government, FOR judicious development on the West Side of the city and the East side, they are FOR fiscal accountability and they […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, After attending both the “Candidates’ Debate” at the VFW Hall last Wednesday and the Asbury Park Homeowners Association “Meet the Candidates” event on Saturday, I am convinced the whole Asbury Together ticket must be voted into office on Nov. 4, 2014. While Asbury Together was putting forth facts about issues and suggesting […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, This is certainly one of the most important elections in our city’s 140 year history. Last year our citizens spoke and demanded a break from the past and to adopt a new form of government that would seek to shed the dysfunction that has long-held Asbury Park back. Last week’s […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, The recent hiring of a new superintendent for the Asbury Park School District is welcome news for students and families in the city and for everyone who cares about improving this school district. This community now has an opportunity to continue moving in a positive direction by electing a school […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, As a resident of Asbury Park from 2001 – 2013, I have a strong attachment to this unique and wonderful city and a desire to see it continue to make progress for all residents. I have seen and known a number of different council members over the years and learned just […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, I have known John Moor and Amy Quinn for many years and I support their Asbury Together Ticket. I am not supporting Asbury Together just because I know John and Amy, but because they are the best choice for Asbury Park. Asbury Together represents the diversity that makes our city […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, To me, the local Asbury Park election on November 4, 2014 is more immediately important than a national election. My and your vote will determine how issues that affect us every day will be dealt with. EDUCATION – I want our schools to be places where our youngsters learn there […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, October 14 is the last day to register to vote. Your mail application must be postmarked by that day. Voter registration forms are available at City Hall, One Municipal Plaza. You can also enter your information electronically, print and mail an application at this link.  You should be concerned about the future […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, Preserving and protecting oceans, beaches, public lands, boardwalks, and natural environments is critical to the quality of air we breathe, water we drink, and the food we eat. They have tangible economic and social benefits. They bring to users health benefits associated with outdoor recreation, increased community cohesion through shared […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun, As the summer comes to a close and fall creeps up on us I look at Asbury Park and wonder, what does the future holds for us? It was another successful summer for the beachfront and major development is finally coming to to the West Side. The two projects on […]