Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I recently attended the debate moderated by the League of Women Voters held in the VFW in Asbury Park and recorded by Asbury Park TV. No one could say they did not get a chance to speak and we the voters the chance to assess them all. For me, it […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: People have asked me why I so passionately endorse the One Asbury city council ticket. Myra Campbell, John Moor, Joe Woerner, Talesha Crank and Amy Quinn embody the qualities that Asbury Park desperately needs in order to move past so many governing mistakes. The One Asbury ticket is motivated, engaged […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: In 1985, I bought a home in Asbury Park for two reasons: Asbury Park was a city I had enjoyed and one of the most affordable real estate markets in Monmouth County. I made a modest salary that through the years certainly did not grow exponentially with the cost of […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I have served on City Council for the last 12 years, eight of which as Deputy Mayor. I am very proud of the work we have done and during these 12 years the city progressed. Over the past few years I have been hearing that the present Council has lost […]

Editor, the Asbury Park Sun: I’ve been a resident of Asbury Park since 2004.  It has been both exciting and fulfilling to live here for the past nine years and see the amazing amount of progress that has been made in revitalizing the town.  That said, I believe it’s time for more progress and, yes, […]

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 […]

The incumbent-led Forward Asbury Park ticket won the top-five ballot positions in today’s ballot drawing at City Hall. City Clerk Stephen Kay pulled cards from a box to determine the ballot positions [pictured above and shaking the box at right]. Prior to the drawing, candidates could choose to be grouped on the ballot with their […]

Amy Quinn is making crime reduction and open government a priority in her bid for a spot on the Asbury Park council. The 12-year resident is running on the One Asbury ticket. Quinn, 36, lives on Deal Lake Drive with Heather Jensen. She has lived in Asbury Park since 2001. She is an attorney with […]

Another ticket looking to oust the incumbents in the Asbury Park May city council election has been announced. The group, under the name “One Asbury,” consists of Amy Quinn, Myra Campbell, Joe Woerner, John Moor and Talesha Crank. “We’ve decided to run together as ‘One Asbury,’ because we believe that by working together as one city, […]

City council members approved curb bump-outs on a trial basis at the Oct. 3 council meeting after their third vote on the proposal. A bump-out is an extension of the curb at the corners of a city block that effectively eliminates the shoulder at the intersection. Bump-outs are said to slow vehicular traffic and aid […]