A Community Vision (Series - The First Pillar): Recognizing the Detachment of Local Government
The first step in addressing a problem is admitting that you have one in the first place. As we enter our journey here in this series about a vision for a community, we must look at everything that is wrong with our society’s current conditions at the local level. While I am certain that I will overlook something here and there, please know that I am coming at this from a place of sincere devotion to our collective. First in these 10 Pillars of Community is recognizing the d
Politics Isn't Fun
Losing elections is never ideal, but it’s a part of this process that every candidate has to prepare for. I regret nothing about running as an Independent for Newark City Council this year. In fact, I wish I had run as an Independent before this, because it has been an enlightening and humbling experience.
Lest you conclude that I am done with politics I want to assure you that I am only getting started. There is a great deal which must be addressed in our community. I