I’ve recently had to get back out going door to door after a brief absence. It has been pleasant, as usual, and I feel encouraged by the fact that roughly 90% of the people I talk to seem open to what I have to say and are typically happy with the experience. While I plan to be at the Council meeting tonight, I may still skip such in favor of interacting with as many citizens as possible before the sun sets. Onward we go! Here are this week’s documents: This Week’s Available

Just a moment ago, I sent the following email to Newark City Council's Clerk, Autumn Klein, with a request that she forward it to all members of Council: "It’s been a busy year, I understand. Honestly, I’ve been quite busy as well. Between my kids – which takes up more than half of my time home from work -, my now-full time job, and constant political/community organizing activities I hardly have time to think. Yet, here I am composing a letter to each of you in our Newark Ci

Previously I had planned on attending the City Council meeting tonight to address the lack of action so far on organizing a Charter Review Study Group for the consideration of Nonpartisan Elections, but will attend the School Board meeting instead. What I will do in lieu of attending Council is send an email to each member of Council pertaining to this concern. The text of which will be shared here for next week’s update. Here are this week’s documents: This Week’s Agendas Fu

I filed my 150 signatures for my candidacy for School Board in Newark last week, alongside my children. Now, the homestretch of this campaign begins. Here are this week’s documents: Last Week’s Minutes Full Council This Week’s Agendas Finance Safety Personnel Stay Tuned…

I missed the School Board (links below from the board take you to downloadable word document files) and Council Committee meetings on the 28th, because I was spending time with my kids. With respect to the Committee meetings, I have to say this: Thank You, Mark Fraizer! I don’t care what party you are from, but when you take a stand against the abuse of animals you have my solid support at least on this issue! Here are this week’s documents: This Week’s Agenda Full Council (L