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QLC “Paths To Service” Event A Success.

pneshamkin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:11:50 +0000

The Citizens’ Campaign presented its “Path to Political Party Service” seminar on Thursday, March 25 at 7 P.M. at St. Matthew’s Parish Hall. This course explained how local political party committees work and prepared over 30 interested citizens for the June 8 committee elections. The course was taught by an educator from the nonpartisan Citizens’ Campaign.

It is the second of four seminars the QLC and the Citizens’ Campaign plan to host.

What Do the Local Political Party Committee People Do?

Every district of every ward in Hoboken elects both a Democratic and Republican committeewoman and committeeman. The party committees exist to represent the interests of local voters to the party, and to raise funds and rally support for party candidates.The responsibility taken on by each committee person depends completely on the level of involvement they choose. Many run for committee to promote change in local government or to help build a political platform. Others see it as an introduction to the political process or a chance to socialize with politically like minded neighbors. The local committee people also represent Hoboken at the county level by helping to choose the county party leaders.

The June election is a great chance to dip your toe in the political waters. Only a few signatures are needed to get on the ballot and, depending on your district and party affiliation, getting just a half dozen votes may get you elected .

The goal of the Citizens’ Campaign in sponsoring this event is to inspire citizens to participate in the leadership of their communities and reverse the tide of government waste and corruption.

The first seminar in the Paths to Service series was presented December 17. Click on the video below to watch.

Hoboken Call to Service from Eric Kurta on Vimeo.

Register to Vote

paulp — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:17:56 +0000

Vote Now
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition encourages all citizens to vote in municipal and state elections.

The most important thing you can do to participate in our democracy is to vote. If you’re not registered, please sign up using the resources below.

The New Jersey Division of Elections website is your one stop shop for everything you need to know about voting in New Jersey.

How to register and where to register to vote depends on what county in New Jersey you live in. Make your voice heard and register now!

QLC Co-Sponsors “Path to Service” Seminar

JDCap — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 01:41:46 +0000

The Quality of Life Coalition and the Citizens’ Campaign of NJ presented the “Call to Service” forum held in Hoboken on Dec. 10, 2009.

Developed by the Citizens Campaign, a non-partisan group dedicated to rebuilding a culture of public service in New Jersey, the forums teach citizens how to gain appointments to non-elected positions on municipal boards and commissions.

Attendees at the Hoboken forum learned about the various municipal boards and commissions on which Hoboken residents may serve, the current service opportunities available, the appointments processes for each, and inside tips for seeking and gaining an appointment.

Eric Kurta from People for Open Government and Pat Samperi also from the QLC assisted with the event, which was hosted by Our Lady of Grace in the OLG School Hall. More than fifty people attended the very informative event, which can be viewed by clicking on the video below.
For more information about the Jersey Call to Service and how you can apply for a position on a Hoboken Board or Commission, visit;
JointheCampaign.com

Hoboken Call to Service from Eric Kurta on Vimeo.

Vote for Mayor of Hoboken on Tuesday November 3rd!!!

JDCap — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:37:11 +0000

The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition encourages all Hoboken residents to vote for governor, mayor, and the ballot question on Tuesday November 3rd. The QLC also encourages all voters to make an informed decision before heading to the polls. Voting is our civic responsibility and one of the most important ways we can all participate in democracy.

We’re offering non-partisan information to help you make an informed decision on who to vote for in Hoboken’s mayoral contest – a video of the latest Hoboken Mayoral Candidates’ Forum. For the third time in 2009, a Candidates’ Forum took place in the auditorium of Our Lady Of Grace School, this time on Wednesday, October 14 featuring the seven candidates running for mayor in the November 3, 2009 election. All seven candidates participated to the rapt attention of the 250 people in the audience.

Earlier in the year there had been a council-at-large candidates’ forum and a mayoralty forum as well as a mayoral debate between the two candidates in the run off. The resignation of Mayor Peter Cammarano prompted the need for a new election and the mayoral forum. The forums are sponsored by Our Lady of Grace /St. Joseph Parish, People for Open Government, The Church @ Hoboken and the Quality of Life Coalition. The proceedings of the October 14 forum were taped and may be viewed in their entirety on Channel 78 (running alternately with city council meetings) and by using the link below.

Regarding ballot question 1, the League of Women Voters has listed both the pros and cons of voting YES. You can read their ballot analysis and decide for yourself.

Candidates Forum Set for Wed., Oct. 14, 7 p.m.

JDCap — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:37:06 +0000

Hoboken City Hall
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition invites the entire community to a forum on Wed., Oct. 14, to hear from the candidates for the special election for Mayor November 3. The forum will start at 7 pm in the auditorium of Our Lady of Grace Church’s school building, at the SW corner of Willow Ave. and Fifth St.

Come early for a good seat; the candidates forums this spring prior to the May election and June runoff were packed houses.