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Thursday, October 25, 2007
UNofficially Winslow Receives E-mail
----- Original Message ----- From:UNOFFICIALLY WINSLOW RECEIVES E-MAIL To:UNofficiallywinslow@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 10:24 AM Subject:MAYOR METZNER AND CHILDREN'S COATS
Dear UNofficially Winslow,
I remember a few years back when Mayor Sue Ann Metzner gave my son a new winter coat. When I inquired to the school office I learned that she was giving a coat to every child in the school district that did not have one.
As I review the pictures of Mayor Metzner on your most reason posting I do not see any of this warm hearted act. In fact I don't see any reference to it anywhere on your site.
I think Sue Ann Metzner has done a wonderful job serving as our Mayor. Doing what is best for our community in consideration of the particulars at the time. And I'm also very moved by her interest in our children.
My child has out grown the coat, but I always kept it as a reminder of what lengths some people will do when others are in need. Today I have changed my mind. I feel I must past this coat along to another family who is in need.
----- Original Message ----- From:UNofficially Winslow Receives E-mail To: UNofficiallywinslow@comcast.net Sent: Monday, October 15, 2007 12:52 PM Subject: Russell Bates I saw a Russell Bates running for mayor advertisement on a billboard that I believe is near Factory Road and Route 73. The words near his picture said, "The REAL Democrat". I used to go to Edgewood where Mr. Bates used to teach (and possible is still teaching). Teachers are supposed to have integrity and not be slimy dirtballs. Unfortunately since he is dabling in politics he feels it must be ok to have those qualities.
Suppose you are a non-Christian who converts to Christianity and you go to his church and he looks at you and says, "Don't pay attention to him, I'm the REAL Christian."
----- Original Message ----- From:UNofficially Winslow Receives E-mail To: UNofficiallywinslow Sent: Friday, October 19, 2007 6:17 PM Subject: RUSSEL BATES
I CAN REMEMBER WATCHING THE TOWN MEETING YEARS AGO WHEN BATES TOOK UP ROOM ON THE TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE. THERE WAS A LENGHTLY DISCUSSION REGARDING THE BUILDING ADDITIONS TO THE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL. MILLIONS OF DOLLARS , QUESTIONS OF BONDING, CONTRACTORS,TIME FRAMES, TAX IMPACT,ETC ETC. HUNDREDS OF DECISIONS TO BE RESOLVED. MR. BATES' LONE QUESTION WAS "WHAT DEGREE OF GRADING IS THE TRACK GOING TO BE." NOW HE WANTS TO BE MAYOR? HE DID ENOUGH DAMAGE WHEN HE WAS ON COMMITTEE, JUST THINK WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF HE WAS MAYOR.....FROM THE GOIN BROKE TAXPAYER ...
Please click the play arrow above to view a short video clip of Mayoral candidate Russell Bates reporting on his department while he was previously serving as Committeeman of ward 3.
Below is an e-mail that was previously posted to UNofficially Winslow.
From: E-MAIL RECEIVED BY UNOFFICIALLY WINSLOW To: UNofficiallywinslow@comcast.net Sent: Friday, October 13, 2006 9:57 PM Subject: New Democratic Party? Seems like the same old story to me!
In an article from the Courier-Post on Sunday Oct 1, 2006, Barry Wright is portrayed as the new savior for the Democratic party. Are we supposed to forget that he is the same dirtball we worked so hard to get off the township committee a year ago? He voted on the committee for what he decided he wanted, instead of what the people he represented asked him to do. He was part of the communist committee. Why give him another position to corrupt? You cannot run someone through the car wash and clean them up. He is still the same dirtball he always was. The fact that Barry Wright is supporting the "new Democratic candidates" should send out a RED FLAG! It's the same old story with a different cover on the book. For example, ask yourself, why would they support Donna Iuliucci? She can not be objective when voting and/or making decisions on so many important issues. When it involves school issues, police issues, or construction issues, she is personally involved and should abstain from voting. What is left for her to vote on? Important issues, such as, the Easter Egg hunt or Santa's visit? Perhaps she will be told which way to vote by the party leader or the new puppet they put in her place or one of her co-conspirators. Sounds all too familiar!
Sincerely,
A concerned citizen
Why is this e-mail significant now?
Mr. Wright, the current Winslow Township Democrat Municipal Chairman, who is mentioned in the e-mail re-printed above, apparently is supporting Russell Bates for Mayor. Mr. Wright signed Mr. Bates' Petition for Nomination that was filed on June 5, 2007. The petition Mr. Wright signed in support of Russell Bates does not declare a political party for Mr. Bates. In the opinion of UNofficially Winslow, the Democrat Municipal Chairman's duties include getting his party's candidate elected. Mr. Wright's party candidate for Mayor is Mayor Sue Ann Metzner, not Russell Bates. In the opinion of UNofficially Winslow, Mr. Wright's political style has long been noticeably different than Mayor Metzner's. It would appear that perhaps Mr. Wright feels he might continue to have political clout if Mr. Bates is elected.
UNofficially Winslow has obtained a copy of Mr. Bates' petition by using the Open Public Records Act (OPRA) procedures.
Mayor Metzner is running for re-election in this 3-way Mayoral race. While Mr. Bates is having a difficult time remembering all of his Committeeman's responsibilities, see video above, Mayor Metzner is fighting the State and her own political party successfully opposing a sex offenders prison from being built in the neighboring boro of Chesihurst.
Winslow Township is the red area on the small map to the left. While the Boro of Chesihurst is the small white cut out. Winslow Township almost totally surrounds Cheishurst, which is why Mayor Metzner took the matter of a sex offenders prison so seriously.
Mayor Metzner (right) joins area residents to successfully oppose a State sex offenders prison in the adjacent town of Chesilhurst.
Below is a small sampling of Mayor Metzner's acomplishments and activities while preforming the duties of Mayor of Winslow Township.
Awarded the Citizen of the Year Award in 1999 by the Pi Kappa Kappa Chapter of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Established the Winslow Township Emergency Food Bank, a joint venture between the Township and local churches – a program which is the first of its kind.
Established the American Heart Association's “Town With Heart” program in Winslow Township.
Instituted the Annual Winslow Township Health Fair.
Instituted the Winslow Township Toys for Tots Program.
Instrumental in making low cost mental health counseling available to Winslow Township residents.
Researched and initiated the introduction of the DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program into the Winslow Township school system.
Instituted the annual Winslow Township Joseph Bello Memorial Public Service Award.
Initiated the Winslow Township Citizen’s Police Academy (the first program of its kind in the State of New Jersey) .
Honorary member and lifetime membership awarded from the The Association of Business Leaders and Entrepreneaurs.
Instrumental in helping the Camden County YWCA establish a Displaced Homemakers Program in Winslow Township.
Also running for the Mayor's seat is Mr. Al Cooper.
Mr. Al Cooper was previously a Winslow Township Committeeman representing Ward 2. Mr. Cooper lost his bid for re-election in November of 2006.
Mr. Cooper worked with the residents of Oak Leaf road to remove the speed humps that were previously forced upon them by other Committee members including Committeeman Barry Wright.
Mr. Cooper faught vociferously with the Holcomb-Wright majority.
Committeeman Cooper addresses Committeeman Wright referring to his own experience of holding the office of Director of Public Safety. "...Coop, which is what he calls me, ...It's exactly like a quad...Think of it like a quad..."
LACK OF INFORMATION OR JUST MORE LIES? AL COOPER WANTS TO KNOW! Is not just the issue of the speed bumps, it's the lack of information shared between Committee members. The Republicans (Cooper, Gibison, Pino, and the Mayor) are constantly asking for information not to be withheld from them. Especially when a vote needs to take place. While the puppets will vote however Holcomb and the County tell them to. The Republicans, minority party, demand to know the facts. Click on the audio link below and listen to Al Cooper refresh everyone's memory on how the speed study results were never made available. Al Cooper even challenges if the speed studies even exist. With no speed studies, our tax dollars were wasted for the speed bump installation and removal. The same theme and lack of information put on the table by the Winslow Democrat Committee members happens over and over again. Examples include, Weed & Seed, and Human Relations Commissions which neither officially exist in Winslow Township.
Mayor Metzner sponsors Winslow Township Little League.
Mayor Metzner & Program Chairperson Annie Greene during the seventh annual Williamstown Civic Group Scholarship Dinner. Mayor Metzner was honored at the group's annual banquet for her civic leadership, while also helping individuals with specific needs. Also honored Sicklerville resident LaTanya Wood El.
Mayor Metzner reads to elementary school students during Dr. Seuss week.
Mayor Metzner in her office during the collection period for Winslow's Toys for Tots.
Mayor Metzner with Winslow's Brownie troop.
Mayor Metzner is full of pride with this community built playground.
Mayor Metzner marches in a Halloween parade. (Energizer Bunny)
Mayor Metzner attends a Community Day in West Atco.
MayorMetzner in the dunk tank for Little League's opening day fund raiser.
Mayor Metzner is honored by A.B.L.E. with a honorary member and lifetime membership by A.B.L.E. , Association of Business Leaders and Entrepreneaurs during a Martin Luther King birthday breakfast.
Mayor Metznercuts the ribbon for the Winslow Food Bank.
Mayor Metzner attends Memorial Day Services at the Township's memorial park that she helped to create without taxpayer funds. Mayor Metzner and her team organized fund raisers (beef -n- beers, trips to Phillies games etc.) to pay for this park.
Below is a re-print of an e-mail that Mayor Metzner sent to all available e-mail addresses of Winslow residents.
-----Original Message----- From: Sue Ann Metzner To: ALL WINSLOW RESIDENTS Sent: Fri, 28 Sep 2007 3:57 pm Subject: Your Property Taxes
Mayor Sue Ann Metzner Your Property Taxes
Dear Neighbor, A few weeks ago, I wrote to you to explain your water and sewer rates for 2007 and was pleased by the response I received from many of you. Now I would like to take the opportunity to address property taxes. I realize how high property taxes are across New Jersey and in our township, and I want you to know I am working hard as your mayor to reduce that burden on you and your families. Our total tax rate is up just 2.8% this year, even though the costs of many of our services have risen at a much higher rate. I am determined to find ways to stabilize property taxes and to keep increases to the smallest amount necessary. However we must be careful not to cut our public services in any way that would penalize the vast majority of our residents in return for very little savings on their tax bills. No one likes to pay taxes, including me and my husband. When they continue rising with no end in sight, it causes real hardships for us all. That's why I will continue pushing the governor and our legislators in Trenton to keep property taxes as low as they can so that our hard-working families can keep more of what they earn. Please don't hesitate to contact me atmayormetzner@winslowtownship.com if you have any thoughts or questions. Yours,
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