Join us in improving Hoboken's Quality of Life
|
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition (QLC) is a coming together, a coalescing, of various groups and individuals concerned about the air, earth and water, about the density of development, the need for open space, the lack of parking, the flooding, and the host of difficulties that militate against a good and healthy living environment in this densely populated urban city. Since 2000, we have been actively advocating for these causes. The QLC was designated as a 501c3 organization by the IRS in 2000, and all contributions to the QLC are tax deductible.
|
|
The latest news...
Hoboken 2019 City Council Candidates’ Forums Are Set for Oct. 22 & 24, Co-Hosted by Quality of Life Coalition, Stevens Institute of Technology and Hudson County View
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition is pleased to announce the plans for its 2019 Hoboken candidates’ forums for the Nov. 5, 2019, City Council election. Co-hosted this year with Stevens Institute of Technology and Hudson County View, the two forums will give Hoboken voters a chance to hear candidates for office answer questions submitted by the public in a timed and moderated format.
Both events will take place at Stevens Institute of Technology’s DeBaun Auditorium, 24 Fifth Street, and are free and open to the public.
This format has consistently presented a lively exchange of policy ideas, opinions and comments on issues that the voters themselves consider the most important. Hoboken QLC is grateful for the support of Stevens Institute of Technology, its event staff, and its Student Government Association, along with many volunteers who help out with these events.
The Hoboken Quality of Life Coalition is pleased to announce the plans for its 2019 Hoboken candidates’ forums for the Nov. 5, 2019, City Council election. Co-hosted this year with Stevens Institute of Technology and Hudson County View, the two forums will give Hoboken voters a chance to hear candidates for office answer questions submitted by the public in a timed and moderated format.
Both events will take place at Stevens Institute of Technology’s DeBaun Auditorium, 24 Fifth Street, and are free and open to the public.
- The candidates for City Council in Wards 1, 3 and 5 will meet in a forum on Tuesday, Oct. 22
- The candidates for City Council in Wards 2, 4 and 6 will meet in a forum on Thursday, Oct. 24.
- Each forum begins at 7 pm and lasts about 2 hours, with a brief intermission.
- A community reception at 9 pm will follow the second forum on Oct. 24, 2019, hosted by Stevens Institute at the Babbio Center, just up the hill from DeBaun.
This format has consistently presented a lively exchange of policy ideas, opinions and comments on issues that the voters themselves consider the most important. Hoboken QLC is grateful for the support of Stevens Institute of Technology, its event staff, and its Student Government Association, along with many volunteers who help out with these events.
SUPPORT USThe Quality of Life Coalition is a nonprofit organization comprising representatives from a broad range of local civic groups. Won't you help us continue to host information sessions, candidates' forums, and programs to improve our quality of life?
|
|
WHO IS QLC HOBOKEN?
Melissa Abernathy
Interim Coordinator/Secretary Media relations and editorial consultant for nonprofits, small businesses and Fortune 100 companies; currently serves on the board of hob'art artists gallery and Hoboken Dog Association. 
Tom Chartier
Chair, Committee for a Green Hoboken LEED-accredited, licensed professional engineer, specializing in energy-efficient and sustainable building design 
Helen Manogue
Founder/Coordinator Emeritus Longtime civic activist who founded QLC Hoboken in 1999 after working with the Environment Committee in the 1980s to advocate for a cleaner, more livable city. Also serves as a board member for the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy. She is a retired bank examiner. |
Eduardo Gonzalez
Treasurer CFA, analyst on Commodities fund at Wall street firm; board member of Elysian Charter School, member of Hoboken Family Alliance. (On leave during election season) 
Shelby Smith
Trustee CRM Marketer and Inter-group Relations Facilitator, currently attending Columbia University to pursue her Master's in Urban Planning. 
Mary Kelly
Coordinator Emeritus Retired attorney from a Fortune 100 financial services company; currently serves as board member of Elysian Charter School and Cape May Point Taxpayers' Association. |
Inés Garcia Keim
Trustee Airline representative and board member of the Fund for a Better Waterfront 
Esther Milsted
Trustee Attorney and Head of the Public Defender's office for Hoboken Municipal Court; serves on the Board of Directors of the Hoboken Library Foundation. |
DROP US A LINE
|
|
phone |
201.406.0033 |
address |
PO Box 1195 Hoboken, NJ 07030 |