I hear numerous complaints from the community about the state of our city. We often blame the people we put in office. In all honesty, we can’t just blame the politicians completely. By their standards they are doing what seems right to them or at least what they believe they can safely get away with.
Teague: I won’t run for school board
We have reached the time of year that everyone is preparing to position themselves to run for office. I have heard various rumors throughout the city and I’d like the opportunity to clear it up. Once and for all.
Paterson activist wants community forums for superintendent selection
I am writing this letter in response to a recent article that was published announcing the retirement of Dr. Donnie Evans. With the return of local control on the horizon, the current school board could very well be handed the power to select the next superintendent. To that end, I believe a series of community…
Teague: Bring Paterson students back to district
I have an opinion about the recent article you published concerning the bussing situation. This is just my opinion and I’m entitled to it. Let me preface my letter by stating that I am a parent and activist in the city. Recently, the school district decided to take away courtesy bussing to Passaic County Technical…
Paterson activist supports bringing ‘halls to the falls,’ shares being approached by Finnish tourist looking to see Great Falls
I am writing this letter in support of bringing the halls to the falls. As I understand it, the Great Falls holds a great deal of historical significance on a local, state and federal level. I was in Manhattan last week and was approached by tourists from Finland who wanted to see the Great Falls.…
Paterson activist questions Martinez’s move for possible mayoral run
It seems that voters in Paterson have a difficult time actually researching candidates before choosing who to elect. For the most part it’s mostly based on party affiliation more than the quantifiable results the candidate has produced prior to seeking office. In November 2016, 10,000 Paterson voters came out to elect a school board member…
Activist sounds off on 2.8-percent school tax levy
Just like you I had the chance to read a recent article about the district scaling back on their original plans to add a tax levy of 2.8%. It is certainly good to know that the tax levy is no longer on the agenda. But I am concerned about the budget as a whole.