Do you want the mayoral candidates to ask your question during the debate on the 23rd? Then head over to JCVote.org and post your question in the comments. Time permitting, your question may be asked!

Please join us for the
DCNA/CivicJC Mayoral Debate
Moderated by Desiree Taylor of NJN News
Thursday April 23rd
7:30 to 9pm
Frank R Conwell Middle School (MS #4), 107 Bright St, Jersey City

Hear what the candidates have to say about local topics
Jobs, Economy, and Stimulus
Green Space
Ethics
Historic Preservation, Development, and Tax Abatements
Taxes and Budget
Education
Public Safety
Infrastructure

A coalition of Heights organizations - aptly named The Heights Coalition, is sponsoring a Mayoral Candidate Forum, this Thursday, April 2nd, from 7PM - 9:30PM at the Christa McAuliffe School (aka PS > 28), 167 Hancock, Jersey City Heights. All five candidates for Mayor have agreed to participate. Downtown residents are welcome to attend.

Note that there will also be a downtown forum prior to the election.

The Historic Paulus Hook Association (HPHA) is hosting two important events for the Jersey City Community to get to know the various candidates in upcoming elections. These events are open to everybody and free! The candidates will present their platform and you will have an opportunity to ask questions directly to the candidates.

Jersey City Board of Education and Ward E City Council Candidates
Date: Thursday April 2nd, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm
Location: OLC Meeting Hall Located at 120 Sussex St, Jersey City

At Large City Council Candidates
Date: Thursday May 7th, 2009
Time: 7:30 – 9:00pm
Location: OLC Meeting Hall Located at 120 Sussex

GET OUT AND VOTE!

The Jersey City Board of Education Election is Tuesday April 21, 2009

The Jersey City Municipal Election for Mayor, Ward A through E City Council Seats and at Large Council Seats is Tuesday, May 12th, 2009

Make an informed vote – join us to on April 2nd and May 7th to learn about your candidates!

The draft Circulation Element of the Jersey City Master Plan and the PowerPoint presentation from Public Meeting 3 are now available for download at the project website www.jerseycitymobility2050.com

The PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD for the draft Circulation Element will conclude on Monday, March 30 at 5 PM.

During the public comment period, written comments on the draft Circulation Element may be submitted by e-mail or fax.

E-mail: jerseycitymobility2050@gmail.comFax: (201) 547-4323Attn: Naomi Hsu, AICP, PP, Senior Transportation Planner

During the public comment period, paper copies of the draft Circulation Element are available for public review at the office of the:

Division of City Planning30 Montgomery Street, Suite 1400,Jersey City, NJ(201) 547-5010

and at the:

Mayor's Action BureauCity Hall280 Grove Street, Room 105,Jersey City, NJ (201) 547-4900.

The purpose of Jersey City Mobility 2050 is to create an action-oriented transportation master plan for Jersey City's multi-modal transportation network (including light rail, PATH, bus, ferry, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and roadways) through the year 2050.

A Victory for Zoning Enforcement and Historic Preservation!

The Historic Paulus Hook Association is pleased to share important news for all Jersey City residents, especially those in historic districts.

The Historic Paulus Hook Association (HPHA) recently brought suit against Jersey City in an effort to get City Officials to enforce the existing Jersey City Zoning Ordinance. The suit was instituted after several historic buildings were renovated or substantially altered in violation of historic preservation standards and the required Historic Preservation Commission review was bypassed.

The end run around the established historic application review process not only caused the loss of defining historic elements and structures in Jersey City, but it continues to erode the historic character of our well-defined historic districts and neighborhoods thereby reducing property values of nearby structures.

The Superior Court of New Jersey in Hudson County ruled this month that the Zoning Officer for the City of Jersey City “cannot lawfully issue permits for any work to be done within a designated historic district […] without the appropriate approvals being obtained from the Historic Preservation Commission.”

This ruling is important for several reasons:
· it reinforces the existing rules that the Zoning Officer and Board must follow
· it reinforces the importance and weight of the Historic Preservation Commission and its officers’ decisions
· it is a strong reminder to City Officials that there are guidelines and regulations in place that serve to benefit the greater good

According to HPHA President Jennifer Wagner, “We view this ruling as an important win for all neighborhoods and especially historic neighborhoods in Jersey City. We are pleased to be able to support the decisions of the Historic Preservation Commission and Jersey City’s Historic Preservation Officer, Dan Wrieden.”

SAVE THE DATE!

Board of Education Voting Party

When: Wednesday, March 18th, 2009
Where: Mandalay Clubhouse, 20 2nd St
Time: 6.30 to 8.30 pm (program to start at 7pm)
Purpose:

The Board of Education has three of the nine seats open this year. It is time for a change! The election will take place on Tuesday April 21st, 2009.

If you want to learn more about the significance of your vote, join us this coming Wednesday the 18th. Please invite your friends. We will provide voting registration forms and Absentee Ballot Applications. There will be more information to follow on Google groups.

Every Vote Counts!

Candidates: Eric Goldsmith, Moshe Rozenblit & Tom Wilen, candidates from the Newport area, will speak and answer your questions.

Be part of the change.

Go out and vote!

The THIRD PUBLIC MEETING for JERSEY CITY MOBILITY 2050 will be held on MONDAY, MARCH 23 at 6 PM at the Frank R. Conwell No. 3 Elementary School at 111 Bright Street, Jersey City, NJ.

The purpose of JERSEY CITY MOBILITY 2050 is to create anaction-oriented TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN for Jersey City’s multi-modal transportation network (including light rail, PATH, bus,ferry, bicycle facilities, sidewalks, and roadways) through the year 2050.

At Public Meeting 3, the draft transportation master plan will be presented.

Visit: www.jerseycitymobility2050.com

The Jersey City Waterfront Parks Conservancy would like to invite HPHA members and neighbors to view the Conceptual Master Plan - March 24th 2009, 7:00pm at Portside Towers East Lobby, 155 Washington Street. Please RSVP to connecttheparks@gmail.com