The_Nomadic_Nerd t1_ivbbhpo wrote
Alexander Hamilton (that’s his real name) and his "Change for Children" running mates Doris Ervin and Kenny Reyes. He did an AMA on this sub last week. I’d recommend checking it out. They're for stopping the tax increases and, more importantly, increasing transparency so we can see how this money is actually getting spent. Taxes have been going up due to the BOE, yet the schools stay just as shitty.
I voted and the Change for Children candidates are all next to each other on the ballot. You select 3 and they're all next to each other.
I think what's more important than these 3 getting elected though is that the people who are increasing these taxes can't get reelected. They need to know that there are consequences for doing shit like this and if they get elected and see they'll never have any blowback, then you can be 100% sure the BOE will raise taxes again next year.
Accomplished_Day2991 OP t1_ivbdlih wrote
Totally agree! So sounds like change for children it is! It would be great to actually see some change for children! What is the name of these morons currently in place?
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivbvt6w wrote
Alexander Hamilton. And by the way, only ONE person from the opposing slate voted yes on that last budget that increased taxes, and when she was elected she was on the Change for Children slate too. 🤷
Reddit seems to ignore those facts.
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_ivbwx9i wrote
No one is ignoring those facts. Her choices taint her and everyone who is currently running on the same slate as her even if they weren’t on the board when that disastrous vote was done. When someone shows you who they are, believe them. It takes a lot of hutzpah to believe they would get elected after the voting choice they made. The current board president at least had the humility to know he wouldn’t get elected again and made the wise choice not to run.
[deleted] t1_ivcbapy wrote
Bro, you ignore facts like Herschel Walker ignores his kids.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivcd3u2 wrote
You literally just ignored it in your response. AGAIN...when she was elected, she was running with Alexander Hamilton on the same slate that Alexander Hamilton is currently on. 🤷
keepseeing444 t1_ivd1ud2 wrote
Noemi Velazquez was a teacher in the system so was likely corrupted by her connections and friends. On linkedin she’s “Special Assistant To JC Public Schools”not teaching but likely padding her pension with barely show job. This why I will never vote for anyone who comes from inside that culture. Likelihood to be corrupted is almost guaranteed.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivd2468 wrote
She was also the Aide to the current Governor. As uncomfortable as you are, I'm equally uncomfortable voting for people backed by real estate developers.
keepseeing444 t1_ivd3jdj wrote
You forgot to tell everyone that Murphy fired her for saying things like all evangelical Christians are “Molesters, liars, drunks, racists, heartless, bigots” among other very inappropriate things as a public official. You rather vote for this lady?
[deleted] t1_ivg0hs9 wrote
She sounds awesome.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivdbkyj wrote
I didn't forget, I hadn't heard that before. I also didn't say I was voting for her, although I have yet to rule her out.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivdf1pe wrote
So I just looked it up, and while her response on social media was inappropriate, she didn't exactly say what you said and it seems she was suspended for 10 days. Her comments were about Republican evangelicals who support Trump, and were made in response to comments by far right Republicans who were trashing Murphy and Democrats.
Tens of millions of people voted the most vulgar, inappropriate, unprofessional, charlatan, despicable President ever and put him into the White House several years back. I'm certainly not clutching my pearls from those comments from her in regards to being in the school board.
keepseeing444 t1_ivf2bdy wrote
You’re saying I am making this up? https://www.politico.com/states/new-jersey/story/2018/10/05/murphy-aide-cursed-about-evangelicals-on-facebook-640507?_amp=true
Why are you excusing such vile, divisive, racist vitriol uttered by a public official? You want a person who thinks like this to have power over schools? You’re the problem!
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivfovti wrote
Not sure what comment YOU read, but that's certainly not what I said. 🤔
I think I was pretty clear in clarifying what was said, which wasn't exactly how you framed it. I also was clear that I thought it was inappropriate. I have no idea why people read what they want to read and hear what they want to hear. 🤦
You're very dramatic. Are you auditioning for something?
"YOU'RE THE PROBLEM!" 😂😂😂😂😂
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_ivcdz5s wrote
No, I did not. When someone shows you who they are believe them. Fact: when given the opportunity, Alexander Hamilton voted against the outrageous tax increase and the other candidate voted for the outrageous tax increase. He showed an interest in fiscal accountability and the other candidate did not. They are no longer on the same slate which implies they have different views. One for fiscal accountability and one for profligate spending. This implies that if he is voted back in, he wouldn’t rubber stamp the tax increase and the other candidate will. No one can predict the future but people’s past actions are a good proxy for their future actions.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivcepw1 wrote
AGAIN, nothing you said is relevant to my point. Not sure why you keep repeating it. It's just dumb to vote exclusively for a slate because you like what 1 person on it did and equally dumb to disregard everyone on another slate because you don't like what 1 of them did, and it's also dumb to say everyone on a slate is guilty by association, when the person you don't like was voted in on the slate that you currently like. By your rationale, you shouldn't like Alexander Hamilton or anyone else on his slate since the one you don't like was on Hamilton's slate too. It's also dumb to ignore that individuals on the slate you hate, are also concerned with reducing the tax burden on residents. Personally, I'm not satisfied with the totality of any slate that's running, and will be choosing individual candidates from the totality.
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_ivcfs02 wrote
This isn’t about you. You can make your own decisions. This is about everyone else who reads this. Alexander wouldn’t be able to bring about fiscal accountability if his entire slate is not voted in. His ideas will consistently be voted down. He will be powerless just like he was with the 2022 budget. The choice is simple. If the people believe in fiscal accountability, they will support his entire slate. If not, get ready for 2 more years of profligate spending.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivcgdtx wrote
Really? Wow, I thought it was all about me. Thanks for letting me know! Now, I can stop reading your nonsense. 🌟
Bonus point: it's also not about your taxes. 🤷
Mindless-Budget9019 t1_ivde3ct wrote
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make them drink. Thankfully, the majority have common sense and will make their voices heard loud and clear in a few days.
DontBeEvil1 t1_ivdfgx7 wrote
I didn't read whatever you wrote... because...well, I previously told you I was happy you let me know I didn't have to. 🤷
DontBeEvil1 t1_ive0cnj wrote
>Her choices taint her and everyone who is currently running on the same slate as her
Lol. Then you can't vote for Alexander Hamilton or anyone else on Change For Children, since Hamilton ran alongside her when they both were last elected. 😂🤦🤡
EyesOnImprovement t1_ivbk7l4 wrote
Ok, I didn't realize this was a shill post.
I regret my heartfelt reply.
Accomplished_Day2991 OP t1_ivbzbwz wrote
No I am honestly asking. I don’t follow I really wish I did more. I am just super busy and personally send my kids to catholic school bc I am so horrified by the jc school system. I wish that wasn’t the case but it is. I enjoy hearing from people who do follow. As a owner and tax buyer and someone who chooses to not send their kids to the schools in this city I am wondering how we improve this situation.
thebigodigo t1_ivcimt5 wrote
Hamilton park bought to buck
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