In the 3/21 issue of the Hammonton Gazette, Staff Writer Gina Rullo writes that in a written statement a representative of the NJ Department of Community Affairs states "The municipal employee can run for office while still employed but must resign before being sworn in...". This is a generalization of the circumstances and there are many instances in which this broad interpretation of the law would apply. However, the DCA can not and will not issue a ruling on a particular case to a third party. The only party they will issue such a ruling to is the candidate themselves. Therefore it is obvious that the Gazette does not have a statement that pertains to Robin Ripa's candidacy. Robin has supplied all of the pertinent information to the federal and state agencies that issue rulings concerning her candidacy and all of the answers she received confirm that she is eligible to run for municipal office and can maintain her position in the Hammonton police department.
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
The letter the Democrats already posted shows the Chief said Robin can run. Who the hell does the State think they are? The Chief rules!
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Anonymous wrote: Can't you read? The original post says that all of the answers say she can run for office. Looks like GD and the Gazette screwed up.
Why is GD so worried about Robin Ripa??? Looks like HF is scared. They barely mentioned last year's Democratic candidates. Now it seems HF is after Robin. You have my vote Robin. Enough of HF vendettas.
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.
It looks like this is a pretty big screw up by Falcone. He should have taken the time to understand the facts. That's why the Democrats keep finishing in last place.
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.
It looks like this is a pretty big screw up by Falcone. He should have taken the time to understand the facts. That's why the Democrats keep finishing in last place.
The people of Hammonton keep finishing last when voters vote for Republicans and HF Rich Republicans. That's why Hammontonian Middle Class keep finishing last.
Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?
Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.
It looks like this is a pretty big screw up by Falcone. He should have taken the time to understand the facts. That's why the Democrats keep finishing in last place.
Without Democrats, we have had no tax increases for two years in town. At the school, we'll have no tax increases this year. That's really big for working families and senior citizens. To get elected the Democrats have to show they are a least organized enough to know which of their people can serve in office legally.
Since when is the Gazzette a state entity that is able to enforce rules and regulations that he makes up himself. There is nothing to hide. No one should have to answer to a D.... they just make up stories about people they are afraid of it's just a shame those people that they fear don't fear them. Oh well I guess you can say they are wrong again. I wonder when or if they will ever print the news using real facts as their format. This just goes to show they are scared to death of Ms. Ripa. I think it's going to be fun to watch them squirm.
The Democrats were quick to post the letter regarding the Hatch Act. Now they have no letter to back up their claims that Robin Ripa being a town employee and town council is legal. If one exists, what is the big deal? But it probably doesn't. It is just like the claims the Democrats made that they had built the school "on time and on budget." Yeah, right.
Anonymous wrote: The Democrats were quick to post the letter regarding the Hatch Act. Now they have no letter to back up their claims that Robin Ripa being a town employee and town council is legal. If one exists, what is the big deal? But it probably doesn't. It is just like the claims the Democrats made that they had built the school "on time and on budget." Yeah, right.
We have the KKK coming to Hammonton because of HF. Who knows what drama will come about with the Town Hall project and your top concern is about someone who is not in town council? I think the top issue is how RC and the mayor can still work with the Chief in the Law and Order committee when it was obvious to the judge that RC's and the mayor's comments were "questionable".
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Republicans and Rocky Colasurdo want to raise our taxes
Enough with higher taxes. I am voting for whoever can keep taxes down this year and promise no more taxes next year. It is time for the Democrats to stand up for the taxpayers.
Anonymous wrote: Enough with higher taxes. I am voting for whoever can keep taxes down this year and promise no more taxes next year. It is time for the Democrats to stand up for the taxpayers.
The Democrats have spoken up for the taxpayers. They've been keeping town council in check from everything from the Lake, downtown, town hall, public safety. Democrats made sure Town Council remember that there is an additional 41 square miles to Hammonton not just the 1 square mile around HF owned property.
Anonymous wrote: Democrats are liberals who will spend our money on union contracts we can't afford. Vote Republican for a better Hammonton!
Hammonton has voted Republican consistently and look what that has led us. We Won't Get Fooled Again! Vote Democrat. It's obvious that the Democratic Club is growing. The Republican Club has a lot of infighting and HF is fading away. Last year I was shocked by Town Council, this year I find Council to be humorous.
Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote:Democrats are liberals who will spend our money on union contracts we can't afford. Vote Republican for a better Hammonton!
Democrats have so few supporters they could have a mtg in a phone booth. Vote Republican and support Jimmy Bertino against the liberals!
Why continue supporting the Republicans who spawned HF? Hammonton is a working class town that is controlled by Rich Republicans who were tired of their own Republican party and formed their party own party HF. The only ones who have spoken out against them publicly have been the Democrats. All the Republicans do is sit back and hope that people will still foolishly vote Republican. Most Hammontonians don't vote because they think it is hopeless to beat the rich elite in Hammonton. I think these next 2 years will make Hammonton a Blue Town instead constantly being in the Red with Republicans.
Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote:Democrats are liberals who will spend our money on union contracts we can't afford. Vote Republican for a better Hammonton!
Democrats have so few supporters they could have a mtg in a phone booth. Vote Republican and support Jimmy Bertino against the liberals!
Come on now. The fact that you are here shows that the Democrats are strong contenders. This time though Hammontonians Won't Get Fooled Again voting for Republicans and HF Rich Republican Elite.
Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also? Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.
I guess the Demcrats don't care about the law. They must feel they are above it.
Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.I guess the Demcrats don't care about the law. They must feel they are above it.
Democrats have been the party that make sure HF doesn't feel they are above the law.
Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote: Anonymous wrote: If the State really wrote that Ripa can serve as town councilperson and also keep her town government job why don't you post that letter also?Seems reasonable. If a letter from the State exists, it should be posted. The letter regarding the Hatch Act doesn't say anything from the State.I guess the Demcrats don't care about the law. They must feel they are above it.
You can tell by all these outrageous and baseless attacks that at least 1 other political party in Hammonton is scared to death of the democrats. Why else would they post all this nonsense?
The Hammonton Democratic club is stronger now than it has been in years, they have a strong ticket and are good contenders. Looking at what the Republicans and the Hammonton First Republicans have done, the obvious choise is for change - the Democrats.
You can tell by all these outrageous and baseless attacks that at least 1 other political party in Hammonton is scared to death of the democrats. Why else would they post all this nonsense?
The Hammonton Democratic club is stronger now than it has been in years, they have a strong ticket and are good contenders. Looking at what the Republicans and the Hammonton First Republicans have done, the obvious choise is for change - the Democrats.
The Democrats had 7 people who were interested in running. All 7 talked together and 3 were named to be on the Democratic ticket. The Republicans, however, had so much in-fighting that those who were running couldn't agree and now they have 4. We've already heard some stuff especially about 2 of the Republicans not getting along. The fact that Republicans can't work together and decide on 3 quality candidates shows that they can't work together with anyone else- they can't even work with themselves. I'm very impressed by rise of the Democratic Party in Hammonton. Enough of the Republican in-fighting. This in-fighting led to HF being born in the first place. We won't get fooled again in November. This household has made the switch to Democrat.
Enough of the Republican in-fighting. This in-fighting led to HF being born in the first place. We won't get fooled again in November. This household has made the switch to Democrat.I agree. The Hammonton Republicans are getting weaker while they fight among themselves. Meanwhile the Democrats are working hard, bringing in young new leadership, and addressing the issues. This November's choice will be easy - Democrat all the way.
