Cammarano Platform

VOTE TUESDAY MAY 12TH

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Inside don’t miss…

● The Arts

● Government Transparency

● Community Parking

● Going Green

● Senior Citizen Issues

● Community Transportation

● Affordable Housing

● Youth Development

● Small Business Development

● Stevens Institute of Technology

● Infrastructure

● Real Estate Development

● Public Safety

● Parks and Recreation

PETER CAMMARANO’S

BLUEPRINT FOR OUR FUTURE Cammarano for Mayor Headquarters 119 Washington Street 201-710-5004 www.Cammarano09.com

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Cammarano Mayor

Michael Novak

Frances Rhodes-Kearns

Angel Alicea

Council At-Large

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HOBOKEN MAYORAL FAVORITE PETER CAMMARANO, RELEASED HIS BLUEPRINT FOR HOBOKEN’S FUTURE today, which addresses the ma-jority of the issues facing the Mile Square City. In March, Cammarano, who chairs the Platform Committee, assembled a team of bright Hoboken residents to help him create the comprehensive outline that will serve as a roadmap for his administration. “The team that I assembled to complete this challenging task consists of some of the best and brightest minds that Hoboken has to offer,” Cammarano said. “These dedicated volunteers – who are also Hoboken residents – and I, spent hundreds of hours putting this comprehensive plan together.” Cammarano, a governmental and labor relations attorney by profession – and a fa-vorite in the upcoming May 12 mayoral election – is completing his first four-year term as Councilman-at-Large. He continued, “since the start of this election, my op-ponents have done nothing but talk about the past, pointing fingers and casting blame for the dire financial situation we find ourselves in. However, the people of Hoboken don’t want to hear about the past. They are crying out for a mayor who has a plan to get our beloved city out of its present financial mess and back on the right track. My comprehensive plan does just that, by addressing such issues as lower taxes, the environment, parking, and responsible development to name a few.” When asked to explain his reasoning in bringing the platform team together, Cam-marano had this to say: “The extraordinary team I assembled to help me create this plan are all Hoboken residents who possess diverse backgrounds in many different disciplines, from finance to the environment. As mayor I will use this same philoso-phy of reaching out to the community and utilizing local talent to move our city in the right direction.”

The Cammarano Platform Team: (L-R) Catherine Hughes, Eduardo Gonzalez, Joseph Branco, PLATFORM CHAIRMAN PETER CAMMARANO, Paul Lichstein, Angel Alicea, Jamey Cook-Lichstein, Sheila Phalon, Hector Claveria, Barbara Claveria, Jason Maurer, Jose Chabriel. (Not Pictured): Brian Kirrane, Jacqueline Algarin, David Chechio, Jean Forest, and Keith Rosso

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Peter Cammarano

Cammarano for Mayor Headquarters 119 Washington Street 201-710-5004 www.Cammarano09.com

The Arts

Efficient, Accountable, and Transparent Government

Municipal government must effectively deliver a wide range of services affecting residents, businesses, housing, and infrastructure. We must do so in a responsible manner that does not trade long-term prosperity and solvency for short-term gains. Peter Cammarano and his City Council team will faithfully serve the community and bring ac-countability and trust back to City Hall.

Solutions:

• Deliver a fully funded budget that eliminates wasteful spending while preserving services • Work closely with county government to secure better services and value for the tax dollars paid by Hoboken • Pursue alternative revenue sources through strategic business partnerships and federal, state and county grants • Host monthly Mayor’s Office hours open to the com-munity • Develop and maintain a municipal website that is user-friendly, informative, interactive, and accurate • Provide dedicated legal services through an in-house law department, a move that will save substantial tax dol-lars • Implement an attrition policy that would safeguard against a bloated, inefficient government • Provide employees with the training and equipment necessary to efficiently perform their duties. Cross train all employees so that all departments have proper coverage whenever there is a shortfall due to special projects, vaca-tions, etc.

Did you Know: Cities like New York send out e-mail announcements to the community regularly. Under the Cammarano administration, Hoboken will implement a similar service to keep residents informed.

YOU DESERVE A GOVERNMENT THAT CAN DELIVER REAL CHANGE



Peter Cammarano Mayor - 1A

Mike Novak Council At-Large - 13B

Frances Rhodes-Kearns Council At-Large - 14B

Angel Alicea Council At-Large - 15B

In 1982, Hoboken jumped onto the arts scene with a six-month series of music, poetry, dance, and theater perform-ances. Since then local artists have been enriching our community. We must make sure that artists and studio spaces remain in Hoboken, so that our community contin-ues to benefit from their creativity and talents.

Solutions: • Create an arts district as called for in the Hoboken Mas-ter Plan • Establish an Arts Advisory board comprised of local artists and citizens to fully appreciate the needs of the community in relation to the arts • Develop programs and resources to expose our youth to the arts • Pursue federal and state grants to support and promote local art organizations

Did you Know: James Rado and Gerome Ragni wrote the legendary musical “Hair” at their 10th Street apartment in Hoboken.

“THERE IS A CONNECTION, HARD TO EXPLAIN LOGICALLY BUT EASY TO FEEL, BETWEEN ACHIEVEMENT IN PUBLIC LIFE AND PROGRESS IN THE ARTS.” - PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY

Community Parking

The Hoboken Parking Utility offers a range of parking op-tions for residents, businesses, and visitors. We can do a better job of communicating these options and maximizing the utility of each street and municipal garage parking space. We must focus on ways to reduce the congestion and confusion regarding parking in our Mile Square City.

Solutions:

• Replace existing parking meters with hi-tech solar powered muni-meters • Build more parking lots in business areas (Washington Street) and make them high-tech systems • Reduce the cost of parking vouchers available to small businesses for patron parking • Publish a glove-box guide to parking in Hoboken • Create 24-hour online and phone services to streamline ticket resolution and recover towed vehicles • Tie residential parking sticker prices to the length of the vehicle Did you Know: The installation of muni-meters in New York City increased street parking spaces by 15%. If you can’t find street parking after 8PM, you can park in the municipal lots for $5.

PETER CAMMARANO’S ADMINISTRATION WILL PURSUE POLICIES THAT ADDRESS THE PARKING NEEDS OF OUR

ENTIRE COMMUNITY

Going Green

Being green makes economic sense. A greener Hoboken requires a change in the way we think, plan, and act. The time has come to employ energy-smart policies that will reduce our carbon footprint and lower our municipal en-ergy consumption. In developing our environmental pol-icy, we must think globally and act locally.

Solutions: • Endorse a municipal Leadership in Energy and Envi-ronmental Design (LEED) ordinance for all future devel-opment • Purchase Energy Star devices to conserve electricity consumption in city-owned facilities • Replace retired conventional municipal vehicles with hybrid vehicles • Install green roof parks to augment our inventory of open space and alleviate flooding issues • Invest in solar panels and other renewable energy tech-nologies • Pursue grants and programs similar to Berkeley, Cali-fornia’s FIRST Solar financing • Explore the use of bio-fuels to operate city vehicles • Work with the school district to help implement a recy-cling program in every school. Did you Know: This year alone, Hoboken will spend over $1 million on electricity, fuel, and gasoline! We can reduce this annual expense by adopting energy-smart poli-cies.

LOWERING OUR ENERGY CONSUMPTION WILL BETTER ENABLE US TO DELIVER THE SERVICES THAT OUR COMMUNITY DESERVES








Community Transportation

Hoboken’s transportation system is the pride of the state, and includes trains, light rail, buses, PATH, and ferries. We rely on this intricate network to connect us with the places where we work and play. Our world-class transportation system affords us access not only to the city, but also to beaches, vacation spots, and the suburbs. Peter Camma-rano is committed to providing the best alignment of these services by making them reliable, accessible, and efficient. This high standard of service is the key to Hoboken’s con-tinued prosperity.

Solutions:

• Ensure the current high level of service provided by NJ Transit and PATH • Reinstate the crosstown shuttle service for efficient, safe, and dependable mobility within Hoboken • Clearly communicate the schedules, routes, and pickup locations for all shuttle services • Coordinate private commuter shuttles to eliminate un-safe congestion zones near the PATH • Provide school bus transportation for students at our various school locations • Promote a bike-friendly commuter program at the PATH and Light Rail stations Did you Know: If you have a monthly NJ Transit bus pass for two or more zones, you can ride the light rail for free!

LET’S GET PEOPLE WHERE THEY NEED TO GO – ON TIME

Senior Citizen Issues

The experience and insights of our seniors will help us build a successful future. Providing our senior citizen population with more senior housing, recreational opportu-nities, access to community events, and health facilities is important in repaying them for their contributions to our community. Active and engaged seniors will keep our city energetic and provide diverse solutions and view points on community issues.

Solutions:

• Continue the senior shuttle service to assist seniors with mobility within Hoboken • Create more senior citizen housing units, including as-sisted living facilities • Develop senior programming at a variety of city loca-tions • Organize a senior health fair every other month • Implement the Are You OK? Program, a computer sys-tem that calls participating seniors on a daily basis the check their welfare. • Create a mentorship program between the school dis-trict and senior citizens Did you Know: Hoboken has six senior citizen resi-dential buildings, half of them administered by the Hous-ing Authority that house thousands of residents. PETER CAMMARANO BELIEVES THAT OUR SENIORS ARE THE FI-

BER OF OUR COMMUNITY AND KNOWS THAT WE MUST MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF CARE AND RESPECT FOR THEM








Affordable Housing

The local housing boom of recent years has overshadowed the increasing need for affordable housing in Hoboken and throughout New Jersey. As our community continues to grow, we must ensure that affordable-housing dwellers are able to continue to meet their housing and other basic needs. Affordable-housing programs offer qualifying fami-lies a gateway to home ownership and the American dream of prosperity.

Solutions:

• Negotiate with developers to increase the availability of affordable housing units in Hoboken, above and beyond that which is required by COAH (The Council on Afford-able Housing) • Identify and apply for additional affordable housing grants and programs • Make affordable housing buildings more accessible for seniors and disabled persons • Work with property owners to maintain their stock of affordable housing, rather than converting to market-rate housing • Initiate a comprehensive review of all PILOT (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) payments and carefully administer exist-ing agreements Did you Know: The development of Hoboken hous-ing stock in the 1960s and 1970s was largely affordable. The development of housing stock from the 1990s to the present is largely market-rate.

PRESERVING OUR EXISTING AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND MAK-

ING IT CITY POLICY TO CREATE MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WILL PROTECT HOBOKEN’S DIVERSITY AND MAKE OUR CITY A

RICHER PLACE IN WHICH TO LIVE

Youth Development

Youth outreach programs can provide a tremendous foun-dation for the children in Hoboken. In addition to sports and academic programs, other activities are essential for engaging our diverse youth community. These pursuits will help them develop the skills they will need to become productive and successful adults.

Solutions:

• Promote seasonal athletic programs for youth of all ages • Organize an annual youth summer job fair for teens and local businesses to keeps kids busy and out of trouble • Work with local artists, artisans, and teachers to engage students through the arts • Develop a leadership and mentorship program that helps youth obtain “soft skills” and a good work ethic • Encourage and supplement after-school programs of-fered by the Boys and Girls Club and Jubilee Center Did you Know: There has been a 22% decrease in reported youth misconduct over the past three years. We believe this decrease is due to the increasing effectiveness of youth programs.

PETER CAMMARANO BELIEVES LOCAL PROGRAMS HELP STEER YOUTH TOWARD A MORE PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLE








Small Business Development

Hoboken’s small businesses and neighborhood institutions need to preserve the small-town feel that many of our resi-dents appreciate. This is a primary reason why many choose to live here versus our larger neighbor, New York City. Residents cherish our community because of the unique businesses that call Hoboken home. Peter Camma-rano wants to protect that sentiment and support small businesses, so we don’t lose the charm and character that makes Hoboken special.

Solutions:

• Create a small business department to work with local businesses and their landlords • Create an oversight board to regulate restaurant and bar noise, overcrowding, and unsafe conditions • Create a glove-box guide for business owners, to clar-ify uniform rules and regulations • Work to streamline the permit process so that busi-nesses can operate more efficiently Did you Know: The hospitality industry encompasses dozens of bars and restaurants in Hoboken and generates a significant number of local jobs.

THE SUCCESS OF SMALL BUSINESS IS A LEADING INDICATOR OF THE HEALTH OF A COMMUNITY. PETER CAMMARANO WANTS

SMALL BUSINESSES TO KNOW THAT THEY WILL HAVE A PARTNER IN CITY HALL

Stevens Institute Of Technology

Hoboken is home to one of the world’s most prestigious Technology Institutes. Our city leadership should work harder to ensure that the interests of students are better represented. We should encourage innovative partnerships that benefit Stevens, students, and the community.

Solutions:

• Facilitate the prompt completion of the Stevens Insti-tute parking deck • Work with local businesses to increase support for the Duck Bills program • Develop a Mayor’s Council of Students at Stevens In-stitute • Implement a formal Stevens co-op program that fo-cuses on engineering projects in Hoboken • Work with campus leadership to encourage the adop-tion of a campus-wide recycling program

Did you Know: Students at Stevens Institute contrib-ute over $1,000,000 annually to the Hoboken economy.

HOBOKEN AND STEVENS ENJOY A COMPLIMENTARY RELATION-

SHIP. AS STEVENS GROWS AND SUCCEEDS IN ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION, IT WILL ATTRACT MORE TALENT AND ATTENTION TO

HOBOKEN.








Infrastructure

Hoboken has an aging infrastructure. Peter Cammarano will develop a comprehensive approach to maintaining and improving our roads, sidewalks, water, sewers, and electri-cal infrastructures. This plan will work in conjunction with the long-term goal of solving our flooding issues.

Solutions:

• Address long-term flooding issues throughout our city using innovative technologies, including wet-weather pump stations • Make intersections safer both for pedestrians and driv-ers • Insist upon repaving of roads at developers’ expense whenever construction takes place • Coordinate with the county to ensure that all county roads are repaved • Increase walk signals at key intersections and enforce pedestrian laws • Reassess our garbage and recycling plan to reduce costs and our carbon footprint • Pursue infrastructure grants tied to the Federal Stimulus Package • Rebuild and replace the 14th Street viaduct in two stages

Did you Know: Hoboken’s street grid predates the invention of the internal combustion engine. Our streets and bridges must be updated for the 21st Century and into the future.

HOBOKEN IS A WALKING COMMUNITY: PETER CAMMARANO BE-

LIEVES THAT PEDESTRIAN SAFETY MUST BE A TOP PRIORITY

Real Estate Development

Hoboken has experienced a real estate resurgence in recent years. In a mile-square city, every acre of development im-pacts our entire community, from schools to infrastructure. As we plan for the future, we must pursue the right combi-nation of projects that will best address our city’s long-term needs.

Solutions:

• Evaluate new development projects based on what value they add to the community • Hold developers accountable, ensuring that they are de-livering what is promised (open space, infrastructure up-grades) before units can be completed and sold • Use PILOTs and EDZ only when appropriate • Proactively manage the existing portfolio of PILOTs and redevelopment agreements, prepare a master financial analysis of these agreements, map out exactly when these PILOTs are going to expire • Pursue energy efficient designs that incorporate LEED standards • Look for opportunities to set aside open space as we plan new projects • Conduct municipal planning with the question in mind: What do we have and what do we need? (commercial vs. residential) Did you Know: This spring, Hoboken just opened the highest-rated LEED certified building in New Jersey, at 14th and Garden street.








Parks & Recreation

In our Mile-Square City, parks, ball fields, and public space are at a premium. We have a great inventory of parks and recreational facilities, but as our community grows, so should our park space. Parks and recreational facilities are essential for both the health and quality-of-life for our families, as well as our environment.

Solutions:

• Ensure that any new development is accompanied by open space • Rotate city festivals and cultural events throughout the different parks • Promote parks and recreational services via Peter Cam-marano’s proposed revamped Hoboken Web site • Explore the potential to install rooftop parks on current and future buildings • Promote a healthy outdoors program by adding bike parking and recycling bins in our parks Did you Know: Increasing our open space footprint will help alleviate flooding. Hoboken has 18 parks, with more on the way.

IN A DENSE URBAN AREA, OPEN SPACE IS A COMMUNITY ASSET THAT WE ALL TREASURE AND MUST PURSUE

Public Safety

The fine men and women of our police, fire, and volunteer ambulance corps provide vital services to our community. They protect us and the people we love everyday and are the first to respond when we need help. Our local govern-ment must ensure that we continue to deliver excellent public safety services.

Solutions: • Supply personnel with the latest equipment, technology and training • Promote a robust community policing plan that in-cludes neighborhood foot patrols • Create a citizen’s safety committee to help identify and resolve public safety concerns • Station a police officer to each school to address school safety issues and improve response times for neighbor-hood issues

Did you Know: Our Police and Fire Departments re-spond to over 50,000 requests for service ever year.








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