The Issues

One of my top priorities as Mayor will be to upgrade our infrastructure, fix our water mains, roads, sewers and piers and provide regular maintenance. I will ensure that we are better prepared for the intense storms that are predicted…

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I know firsthand the importance of holding the line on taxes and making fiscally responsible decisions. Before I became a Councilman, residents were all socked with an 80% municipal tax increase as a result of the reckless and irresponsible financial…

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We have the unique opportunity to improve the quality of life for residents by committing to make Hoboken more sustainable. We need to continue forward-thinking policies and legislation that will make our City greener, benefiting residents for both the short…

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One key sign of a great city is the strength of its arts and cultural life. With funding for the arts at the national level at risk, it’s important now more than ever that cities such as Hoboken act as…

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My two children, wife, and I walk the same streets you walk every day, enjoy the same parks, and rely on the same infrastructure you rely on. I’m running for Mayor because I know that together, we can make real,…

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As a coastal city that is particularly vulnerable to flooding, it is critical that we continue to work on all fronts to become better prepared to withstand the more intense storms that scientists predict will result from climate change.  The…

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A strong, thriving and high-performing school district is critical to our vision for Hoboken as a place we can call home for the long-term. Great schools have benefits not only for the children and students they serve, but for all…

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One of the most important challenge facing Hoboken in the years to come is bringing our aged infrastructure to the 21st Century.  Our residents deserve to have reliable, reasonably priced transportation options that can also help to reduce traffic and improve our…

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In a square mile City with more families choosing to stay and raise a family, keeping up with the demand for recreation activities is critical. Over the past eight years, I’ve been a strong partner of Mayor Zimmer in her…

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Living in a densely populated city can make finding opportunities for more open space a challenge. However, since taking office, I have made open space a priority on the Council, working with the leadership of Mayor Zimmer and her administration….

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With development always at the forefront of the issues facing our community, I pledge to continue our efforts to ensure responsible development in Hoboken that does not place an undue burden on our current population. Working toward balanced development means…

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I am committed to preserving and expanding affordable housing in Hoboken. After years of elected officials ignoring the deficiencies of our rent control ordinance, in 2011 I wrote successful legislation to update our antiquated rent control practices in Hoboken, making…

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