Congratulate C. Wayne Hamer

THE 4TH WARD GAZETTE·MONDAY8, JANUARY 8, 2018
From the Desk of The Englewood Taxpayers Coalition for Good Government

Dear Englewood Community Members,
Saying “thank you” is important. So, The Englewood Taxpayers Coalition for Good Government wants to sincerely thank you for your presence and demonstrated support at the January 2nd Englewood City Council Reorganization Meeting. Our collective effort sent a strong message to the City of Englewood and Councilman Wayne Hamer was re-elected as
Council President. Thus, we were victorious!

Although more work awaits, we have made consequential strides in a relatively short time frame. 






Further, we will continue this important work into the foreseeable future. It includes (but isn’t limited to):
· Ensuring that residents’ tax dollars are well spent
· Englewood’s communities of color are treated       with respect and dignity
· Its elected officials remain accountable to the constituents who put them in office 

In Unity,

The Englewood Taxpayers Coalition for Good Government

There Has Never Been A Time Better Than Now!

Thank You, Supporters!

I realize that many of you are disheartened today. Some of you might be wondering if I am okay, after yesterday’s loss. I am doing very well, however, because of all of you. I truly felt your support, admiration of the campaign I ran and the warm embrace of “my” community. It is no secret that Englewood’s powerbrokers worked diligently against me, using dirty tricks and even recruiting those who look like me to sabotage my campaign. Yet, that didn’t matter to you and so many of you wanted me to serve as your School Board representative. That’s truly gratifying and humbling!

Further, most of us (who are political) knew early in the race that it is exceedingly difficult to overcome position #7 in a field of 8 candidates. In addition, the Democratic machine, big moneyed campaign that was run against me (in particular) was anticipated; therefore, it was unsurprising. Yet and still, I was undeterred from running because you are that important to me.

It was equally important to put together a campaign that was befitting of your support. It was crucial to remain focused on the educational and community issues that are distinctive to the Black and Latino families of Englewood because your needs are often overlooked by the alleged powerbrokers of this City.

Some tried to make a faux issue of the fact that I am a registered Republican. To me, the problems facing Englewood Public School District are non-partisan and demand solutions rather than Party rhetoric. Yet, this election also highlights the reason that I left Englewood’s Democratic machine four years ago and never looked back.

Last night was intended to send us all the message that we, the Black and Brown, are not in control. I

say different. It is time to stop the nonsense and the madness. This is our community and I am all for taking it back. Please join me in doing so. Let’s start the movement to regain control of our destinies, as well as those of our children.

Dr. Dierdre Glenn Paul, EdD.

........And how are the children?

This question begins a long conversation that includes the welfare of the entire Village

and includes the livestock.

...And How Are The Children?

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...And how are the children?

Are the children well?

We the Village are working to make sure that the answer is a positive one in our Community.

Wow! And Wow again....

Corner of Teaneck Rd & Englewood Ave.

Check out the sign on this pole on Teaneck Road in Teaneck, New Jersey. It is a sign promoting Englewood School Board Candidates. I guess the strategy is that they will cover every "gateway" into our fair city. It must be really nice to  have that much money to waste. How are you going to serve the Residents of a City when you have not taken the time to learn where the borders are. At best, read the signs. This is Teaneck Road. I could see the mistake if it was on the border, but this is way up the hill on the main thoroughfare. It demonstrates that these Candidates know nothing about the Geography of Englewood and even less about the children.

There is also an ordinance against posting signs on utility poles and trees in Teaneck, New Jersey.


Teaneck Code: § 3-3  Use of poles and trees; advertising generally.
[R.O. 1951, ch. 3, § 5.] No person shall place any sign or advertisement or other matter upon any pole, tree, curbstone, sidewalk or elsewhere in any public street or public place, except such as may be authorized by the Township Council.