2009
Steven Welzer for State Assembly, 12th District
Steve has been active distributing
campaign literature and filling out candidate questionnaires from diverse
organizations such as the New Jersey Education Association, Project Vote
Smart, and the League of Humane Voters. On October 12 he was included in an
editorial board meeting at the offices of the Asbury Park Press, where he
faced off against Republican incumbents Caroline Casagrande and Declan
O'Scanlon, Jr. and Democratic challengers Michelle Roth and John Amberg.
Jason Koralja for Borough Council,
Surf City
Five candidates are running for two seats on the Surf City Council:
Republicans John Klose and James Russell; Democrats James Breitling and
Robert Delorenzo; Green Jason Koralja. Each seat carries a three-year term.
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2008
District
1
Counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester
Matt Thieke for Congress
www.newmenu.
org/matthewthieke
1,778 votes on Nov. 4.
Matt has been involved in progressive politics for over 25 years and
joined
the Green Party in 2000.
He has worked as a fundraiser
for environmental groups, as an intern with
the State Planning
Commission, and for the last 18 years as a computer software analyst,
specializing in healthcare applications.
District
2
Counties: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May,
Cumberland, Gloucester, Salem
Jason Grover for Congress
www.newmenu.
org/jasongrover
1,612 votes on Nov. 4.
Photojournalist for a Spanish Weekly, Freelance
Photographer/
Writer, DJ, and Construction Laborer.
Important Issues:
Iraq War: The United States has been in Iraq for over five years and
what have we gained besides; 4,113 soldiers dead, over 30,333 wounded, and
$534,714,068,
999 spent on a War based on proven lies. There must be a deadline to
withdraw from Iraq, with troop reductions starting now.
Health Care: Single payer healthcare for all. Health care should be a
human right not a profit hungry machine. The War in Iraq cost $300 million
every single day and politicians would like you to believe we don't have
the money for healthcare. While they themselves enjoy benefits denied to
46 million Americans.
"A vote for me is a vote for: an end to the Iraq War, National
Single Payer Healthcare, stewardship of the environment and an end to
corporate money that has control over the Democrats and the Republicans.
"
Contact/donate info:
Grover For Congress
1336 Greenwood Dr.
Vineland, NJ 08361
(609) 364-9057
District
4
Counties: Burlington, Mercer, Monmouth, Ocean
Steven Welzer for Congress
www.newmenu.
org/stevenwelzer
3,378 votes on Nov. 4.
Founder, Green Party of New Jersey
Member, National Committee, Green Party of the United States
Worldwide, few democracies limit voters to just two choices on the
ballot. Surveys indicate that American voters would be interested in
seeing the growth of new parties to
provide more voices and more choices in elections.
The Green Party is stronger on environmental issues than either the
Republicans or the Democrats. We recognize that the global warming crisis
necessitates rapid action in
areas such as renewable energy and fuel efficiency.
The Green Party advocates a new direction for foreign policy. America
has almost 800 military bases all around the world, more than any other
country in history. The U.S.
military budget is almost as large as the rest of the world's defense
spending combined! We ought to be setting an example in favor of peaceful
diplomacy rather than militarism.
The Green Party stands for the renewal of local community. Big Business
and Big Government both drain resources from local economies. We advocate
community-based economics and a grassroots form of democracy. The federal
budget is bloated! Cut federal taxes and enable those dollars to work for
us more directly at home!
"The Democrats and Republicans could use some competition.
Send a message that it's time for a new political alternative!
"
Contact/donate info:
Welzer for Congress '08
PO Box 2029
Princeton, NJ 08543
(609) 443-6782
District
5
Counties: Bergen, Passaic,
Sussex, Warren
Ed Fanning for Congress
www.newmenu.
org/edfanning
4,950 votes on Nov. 4.
Product Manager. 27 years working in the Financial Services industry.
Important Issues:
 |
Increase minimum wage to $10 in 2009 and $12 by July 2010. |
| 100% Public Financing of elections. Put officials to work for us,
the taxpayer, instead of corporations. |
| 25% reduction in military budget by 2012. Savings primarily spent on
health care, rebuilding country's infrastructure, educating youth
& unemployed and rebuilding the country impacted by Katrina and
other natural disasters. |
| Universal, single payer health care. Health care is a basic human
right. Period. A single payer system will save $350 billion alone in
administrative costs. |
| New Deal program to invest billions to develop solar, wind, and
hydro energy. |
| Make the U.S. the leader to halt Global Warming. |
| All U.S. troops AND CONTRACTORS out of Iraq in 2009. No new
Blackwater government contracts and take all possible steps to rescind
existing contracts. |
| Congressional censure of Bush/Cheney'
s Iraq and torture policies within first 30 days of new Congress. We
must show the world that U.S. citizens do not abide by the policies of
war criminals. |
| Immediate ban on sales of automatic weapons. Improved controls on
gun sales and registration. |
| Rescind Patriot Act. |
| Rescind the Bush Tax cuts which disproportionately favor the very
wealthy. Impose tax on non-retirement security portfolios in excess of
$1,000,000. |
"If you agree with my policies, make the choice to support the
candidate whose policies represent you, the people."
Contact/donate info:
Ed Fanning
4 Highland Ave.
Dumont NJ 07628
(201) 384-6448
County and Local Candidates
Pat
Allessandrini - Bergen County Freeholder | Alvin
Meyer - Bergen County Freeholder
Bergen
County Freeholder
Patricia
Alessandrini for Freeholder
www.newmenu.
org/votepat
6,262 votes on Nov. 4
I am committed to social change, both domestic and international, which
is why I am a member of the Green Party. We badly need election and tax
reform in this state and in this country. We also need a change of
priorities when it comes to spending taxpayer money; for example, more
money should go to making sure everyone has affordable and excellent
healthcare. If you agree that what we need is a real change, please vote
for me and for the other Green Party candidates on the ballot this
election day.
Alvin Meyer for Freeholder
www.newmenu.
org/alvinmeyer
5,258 votes on Nov. 4
I established and operated a small business for 25 years.
In my early 20s I became a social and political activist.
I was involved in the Civil Rights Movement and was an
early opponent of the Viet Nam War. I began speaking out
against the Iraq War before it began and am an active
advocate against the repressive and illegal actions of
the current administration.
Important Issues:
Open Government
* strict compliance with the Sunshine Law
* swift and free response to requests for public information
* seeking ways to expand access to public meetings and public records
Responsible Government
* protection of citizens' rights from Public Domain abuses
* initiating a full-scale cost and service analysis of
privatization - has it or has it not worked as expected
* disallow all forms of double dipping at all levels of government
* prohibit awarding of contracts to anyone or any business that
contributes more than $500 to any candidate for county office
Government for the Common Good
* aggressively reduce Bergen County's carbon footprint
* support and expand recycling in every municipality
* make certain that sources of clean water are protected
and will meet future needs
* conduct a full-disclosure public dialog about the safety
of the nearby Indian Point Nuclear facility
I think it is incumbent on all elected officials to promote
constituents' rights to a fair and impartial judicial
system, privacy, economic and social justice, access to
education, good jobs, health care.
Bergen County is a great place to live and raise families -
for most. We can - and should - do better regarding
homelessness, hunger, low-cost housing, education and job
opportunities.
"Vote for Alvin Meyer in November. Vote Green Party.
We advocate for you."
Contact Alvin Meyer
Phone: (201) 493-8044
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