Ok, even I'm impressed. When a Governor, a US Senator, a Mayor of the largest city in NJ, and a US attorney for the State of New Jersey show up to speak at your swearing in, then you know you have been sworn in!!!
Governor Corzine swore Michael Kafton in, Attorney Christie swore Mike Reina in, and Senator Lautenberg swore me in. They all spoke afterwards, as did Mayor Cory Booker of Newark, and their words were impressive and inspiring. I don't think there was any show of politics in the whole ceremony as both Republican and Democrat came together to witness this great event.
The only dignitary missing was our own Mayor, Mark Seda. I could not believe he was not there. I spoke with Republicans and Democrats at the end of the ceremony, and all had the same thing to say. It was certainly unfortunate that our Mayor was not there. If politicians from all over the state of New Jersey, from both parties, found the time to come to this event, then where was our Mayor? I was very disappointed since I saw him just last night, and he said nothing to me. I know there were some very important Republicans at the meeting including Todd Porter and Ken Bressi (thank you guys). I wish the Mayor was able to attend as well.
The reorganization went unbelievably well. We approved all suggested appointments as a unified Council, and I hope this will continue. In the interest of running this township in the best possible manner, I believe we need a spirit of compromise. It isn't all going to be smooth sailing, but this was a wonderful beginning. Thank you Scott, Ann, Mike and Michael for making my first night a rewarding experience.
I'm sure by the next meeting, I will get used to the fact that I am actually a voting Councilwoman. I have my own township email address (bobbier@jacksontwpnj.net), and my own phone extension (which I have not yet figured out how to set up). As I have said before, I have no political aspirations, and my only thought is to do right by Jackson. What a night!!!!!
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This has been a running commentary on life as a Councilwoman for the Jackson Township Council in New Jersey. I will now continue this blog with observations on being a member of the Board of Trustees of my homeowners asscociation.
About Me
- Bobbie
- I love to write, and I hope this blog will be an outlet for my meanderings.
Ya gotta make lemonade outta lemons or life will be real sour.
3 comments:
What a night it was! I, as well as my kids, was very, very impressed by that ceremony. I'm sorry I missed the party (see explanation in my email to you). Congratulations Madame Councilwoman - I hope you and the council can bring Jackson back to the town it used to be BF (before Seda)!
A lovely way for the Governor of our state to remember our town. One where our own Mayor doesn't bother to show up when you have our Governor, U.S. Senator, Chief Law Enforcement Officer (U.S. Attorney), and the Mayor of the largest municipality.
It was an honor to meet all of our distinguished guests. You must all must have good contacts to get such powerful people down here to swear you in.
I must say that another night was so inspiring! It was a wonderful ceremony and I'm so proud that my family and I were a part of such a special event in our town's history.
What an honor is was to meet our Governor as well as Mr. Booker on Tuesday night and to have two of New Jersey's other dignitaries there. To bad our own mayor couldn't have taken time out to come. Probably to much a sore loser.
Congratulations Mrs. R!!
-Kristen
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