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, Asbury Park Sun, Recently, the Asbury Park City Council declined to approve a proposal from master waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial to add additional curb extensions, or “bump-outs”, to intersections along Kingsley Avenue in Asbury Park.  However, city officials should take another look at the benefits of these valuable, pedestrian-friendly amenities. City officials provided a […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, How did we get here, Asbury Park, 2014? By here we mean a city that is thriving and bustling like a coastal town should, with people buying everything from ice cream cones to luxury condos. And by here we also mean a vocal, critical mass of people who actually care enough […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, This letter is in response to the July 18th Asbury Park Sun article, “IStar removes surfboards at Bradley Cove site,” [July 18] which includes the text of a full written statement from waterfront redeveloper iStar Financial in regard their removal of a surfboard that signified a commitment to development at the […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, One of the most important accomplishments that a governmental body can do is to preserve and protect the land they live on, the waters they live near, and all natural resources which sustain life for the peoples they represent. Preserving natural areas is critical to the quality of the air we breathe, the water we […]

Editor, Asbury Park Sun, All of the land east of Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park, our beaches and boardwalk,  is public land. In other words, the land belongs to all the people in Asbury Park. All public lands are held in trust for the American people by the federal, state, and local governments. The oceans belong to all […]