Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I moved here in 2002 because I wanted to be a part of the renewal of a great, small city. I live and work in the heart of town (Grand Avenue, three blocks from Cookman and the beach). The new city council at the time — most of whom are […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: With reference to the recent letter by Donna DeNoble wherein she heaps praise on the incumbent city council, I feel it is important to ensure that your readers know one important fact. The fact is that Ms. DeNoble and Councilwoman Sue Henderson are in fact long-term domestic partners and in […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: Twenty years ago, when I moved into this town, I didn’t think things could get any worse. There were no stable businesses in the downtown, the properties were all distressed, the boardwalk was a ghost town, and the city was held hostage by a developer. I quickly realized how wrong I was […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I have read the discussion concerning the potential conflict of Duanne Small and Randy Thompson being on the Charter Study Commission while running for a council seat in Asbury Park. The issue surprised me since, from my prospective, the conflict is not just real but had to be clear before […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I support the One Asbury ticket for Asbury Park Council. Myra Campbell, Joe Woerner, John Moor, Talesha Crank and Amy Quinn represent a diverse cross section of the city with deep roots and a track record of positive civic action. I believe they can responsibly deliver needed course corrections. I […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: As an open-minded, thoughtful and informed voter, I did not want to believe the negativity surrounding the A-Team. I had heard rumors that they are a divisive force in the community and that they use unethical campaign methods. It is my opinion that their ticket does not represent the diversity […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I have lived on Cookman Avenue in downtown Asbury Park for three years. Every year, I look forward to spring and summer and the wonderful weather that they bring. Prior to moving here, I grew up in the neighboring town of Ocean Township. The part I cringe about is the […]