|
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APRIL |
| Should the North Arlington Board of Education institute a pilot uniform dress code in grades K through 6? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, it's a great way to instill a sense of school pride and have our children look like students ready to learn. |
52 |
78% |
| 2. |
No, uniforms are not for public schools. If you want uniforms, send your child to Queen of Peace. |
10 |
15% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I don't know enough about the proposal to have an opinion. |
5 |
7% |
OCTOBER |
| Do you support the NJ Meadowlands Commission vote to authorize the construction of 5,000 low income housing units in this 14-town district? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, it's too expensive to purchase a home and poor people have a right to own a home. |
8 |
22% |
| 2. |
No, this move will further urbanize South Bergen, create more traffic congestion and further effect real estate values in a spiraling downward market. |
27 |
75% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure how this will effect North Arlington. |
1 |
3% |
OCTOBER |
| Who do you plan to support for the NJ Senate, incumbent Paul Sarlo of Wood-Ridge or Republican challenger Mike Guarino of Lyndhurst? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Sarlo |
3 |
5% |
| 2. |
Guarino |
46 |
81% |
| 3. |
Undecided |
4 |
7% |
| 3. |
I don't like either of the choices |
4 |
7% |
OCTOBER |
| Which ticket is committed to protecting North Arlington homeowners from EnCap, eminent domain seizure and low income housing? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Councilman Phil Spanola & Councilman Mark Yampaglia |
82 |
62% |
| 2. |
Republican Joseph Bianchi & Republican Richard Hughes |
41 |
31% |
| 3. |
Undecided |
10 |
7% |
SEPTEMBER |
| What do you think of the new Commerce Bank on Ridge Road? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
It's a welcome addition to the community. We need to attract more retailers like Commerce Bank to beautify Ridge Road. |
18 |
62% |
| 2. |
We have way too many banks in town. We need to diversify our mix of retailers. |
2 |
7% |
| 3. |
I don't like it. We need more restaurants and another supermarket like a Shop-Rite. |
6 |
21% |
| 4. |
We need to develop a plan to add more new companies on Ridge Road. North Arlington is a great place for business. |
3 |
10% |
SEPTEMBER |
| Is America safer and stronger today than on September 11, 2001? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, there has been no terrorist attacks here and we're taking the appropriate steps to combat global terrorism. |
9 |
31% |
| 2. |
No, it's been six years since 9/11 and our borders are still open and Osama bin Laden is still on the loose. |
14 |
48% |
| 3. |
Undecided, this is a complex issue that can't be answered by a yes or no question. |
6 |
21% |
SEPTEMBER |
| Given the recent revelations regarding EnCap's finances, did Mayor Pete Massa and the Borough Council do the right thing by voiding the agreement even if it means higher property taxes? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, EnCap has been nothing but a burden to North Arlington. The time has come to move-on and seek other non-housing alternatives for those parcels. |
46 |
75% |
| 2. |
No, Mayor Massa should have cooperated with EnCap. They had a plan that was in place and it would have avoided this year's property tax increase. |
10 |
16% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure what to think about EnCap anymore. |
5 |
8% |
APRIL |
| Mayor Massa has called upon Senator Paul Sarlo and Assembly members Fred Scalera & Gary Schaer to support this application. The Bergen Record has called upon the state to grant $2 million dollars in wake of this crisis. What do you think? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, North Arlington needs the money. Sarlo, Scalera and Schaer need to protect homeowners and secure these needed dollars. A large tax increase can be avoided if they help North Arlington. |
81 |
74% |
| 2. |
No, North Arlington needs to cut the budget and impose drastic layoffs. They can't depend upon the state for any assistance. |
22 |
20% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure what's the best course of action. |
7 |
6% |
FEBRUARY |
| If the election for president were held today, who would you support as our next president? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Hillary Rodham Clinton |
9 |
17% |
| 2. |
Barack Obama |
3 |
6% |
| 3. |
John Edwards |
1 |
2% |
| 4. |
John McCain |
6 |
12% |
| 5. |
Rudy Giulani |
31 |
60% |
| 6. |
Someone Else |
0 |
0% |
| 7. |
Undecided |
2 |
4% |
FEBRUARY |
| Knowing what you now know about EnCap, should North Arlington officials continue to fight this project? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
No, this is great deal for North Arlington. Developers have a right to make as much as possible. If it's good enough for Lyndhurst & Rutherford, it's good enough for North Arlington. |
7 |
13% |
| 2. |
Yes, this is a catastrophic taxpayer rip-off that needs to be stopped now. |
44 |
80% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure what to think about this project. |
4 |
7% |
2006
OCTOBER |
| The North Arlington Property Owner's Association received the go ahead from a Bergen County Judge to contest the validity of the EnCap deal with North Arlington. Do you support The Property Owner's decision to overturn the EnCap deal? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, The Republicans & Pitman want the deal. They think keeping $6 million while assuming $75 million in costs is a good idea. |
47 |
81% |
| 2. |
No, The Property Owners should just move so we can build 1,625 units of new housing. |
7 |
12% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I don't know what to think. |
4 |
7% |
OCTOBER |
| Which candidate for mayor do you believe will do the best job in protecting homeowners against eminent domain seizure, low income housing and the construction of the EnCap project? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
No question, Councilman Pete Massa. He showed independence in running against Pitman in the primary and has stayed true to his opposition of EnCap for years. He's a reliable choice. |
127 |
71% |
| 2. |
No, former Lyndhurst school trustee Peter Norcia is a better choice. |
40 |
22% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I haven't made up my mind yet. |
13 |
7% |
OCTOBER |
| The North Arlington High School varsity football team is enjoying an excellent start at 3-1. Do you support the Vikings and do you plan to attend any of the remaining games? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, they deserve the community's support. Coach Marck is doing an excellent job. |
15 |
60% |
| 2. |
No, I didn't realize how well they were playing. I certainly plan to attend a future game. |
0 |
0% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not much of a football fan, but go Vikings! |
10 |
40% |
SEPTEMBER |
| Councilman Peter Massa has called upon his Republican opponent for mayor to join him in a debate. Councilman Massa supports a forum that would also include all the candidates for council. Do you support a debate like as proposed by Councilman Massa? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, Councilman Massa opposes random development, EnCap, eminent domain and low income housing. I would like to know why the Republicans don't support the Massa agenda.. |
43 |
73% |
| 2. |
No, the Republicans will never debate. They support EnCap and are being supported by Mayor Russ Pitman |
9 |
15% |
| 3. |
Undecided, debates rarely influence my vote. |
7 |
12% |
SEPTEMBER |
| The North Arlington Library is asking the Borough Council to bond $35,000 for lights & a new ceiling after already receiving over $500,000 in an annual budget to operate this facility. What do you think should be done? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Bond the $35,000 immediately as proposed by Mayor Pitman.. |
13 |
16% |
| 2. |
Appropriate the $22,000 and save the taxpayer some money. Why wouldn't we try to find the cheapest way to do the same work? |
61 |
73% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I don't know enough about the issue to have an opinion. |
9 |
11% |
AUGUST |
| Do you support any of the following positions in an effort to reduce local property taxes? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Property Taxes. |
22 |
28% |
| 2. |
The EnCap agreement. |
32 |
41% |
| 3. |
Our local schools. |
7 |
9% |
| 4. |
Eminent Domain. |
6 |
8% |
| 5. |
Mandated low income housing. |
12 |
15% |
AUGUST |
| Do you support any of the following positions in an effort to reduce local property taxes? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Cut spending. The best way to cut taxes is to cut spending. |
25 |
21% |
| 2. |
Consolidate services. North Arlington needs to merge various departments with another community to cut costs. |
19 |
16% |
| 3. |
Merge school districts. North Arlington is too small of a community to operate an efficient school district. |
12 |
10% |
| 4. |
Demand a wage freeze and have public employees share in the payment of health benefits. |
34 |
28% |
| 5. |
Redevelop the meadowlands to offset municipal services and increase the borough's tax base. |
31 |
26% |
AUGUST |
| Local Republicans have replaced former councilman Frank Caputo with former Lyndhurst school trustee Peter Norcia as the Republican nominee for mayor. Do you think Mr. Norcia is qualified to be mayor of North Arlington? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, he deserves a chance to run as much as anyone else. |
38 |
30% |
| 2. |
No, he hasn't lived in North Arlington long enough to run for mayor. His background in elective office was when he lived in Lyndhurst. |
21 |
17% |
| 3. |
It doesn't matter to me. I've already made up my mind and intend to support Councilman Pete Massa as our next mayor. He opposes EnCap, eminent domain and low income housing. |
58 |
46% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'll wait and see what the candidates have to say as we get closer to election day. |
9 |
7% |
JULY |
| Do you support Governor Corzine's proposal to increase New Jersey's Sales Tax from six to seven cents? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, the state is broke and we need to revenue to prevent layoffs and reductions in service. |
20 |
29% |
| 2. |
No, Governor Corzine promised not to raise taxes. The state must learn to live within it's means and should implement further spending cuts to avoid a tax increase. |
49 |
70% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I need more information to make an informed choice. |
1 |
1% |
JULY |
| Given the results of last week's election, should the Borough of North Arlington rescind the agreement to construct 1,625 units of housing? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, this project is not supported by the people. No one in North Arlington supports EnCap, eminent domain or low income housing. Mayor Pitman is a lame duck and lacks the political credibility to move this project forward. |
15 |
12% |
| 2. |
No, North Arlington has an obligation to move forward and support this project no matter what the voters think. |
8 |
6% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure what's the right course of action. |
14 |
16% |
JUNE |
| Do you plan on voting in the June 6th Primary? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, I plan on voting for the re-election of Mayor Russ Pitman. |
9 |
10% |
| 2. |
Yes, we need to stop EnCap, eminent domain and Low Income Housing. I'm voting for Councilman Pete Massa. |
60 |
67% |
| 3. |
Yes, I plan on voting in the Republican Primary and supporting former Councilman Frank Caputo. |
14 |
16% |
| 4. |
Yes, I plan on voting in the Republican Primary and supporting former Councilman Frank Caputo |
7 |
8% |
MAY |
| In the election for two council seats here in North Arlington, are you supporting incumbents Pat Roche & Mark Yampaglia or Democratic challengers Al Granell & Sal DiBlasi? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Roche & Yampaglia |
32 |
11% |
| 2. |
Granell & DiBlasi. |
253 |
86% |
| 3. |
Undecided. |
8 |
3% |
MAY |
| If the Democratic Mayoral Primary were held today, who would you support? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Mayor Russ Pitman. |
28 |
12% |
| 2. |
Councilman Peter Massa. |
194 |
82% |
| 3. |
Undecided. |
14 |
6% |
MAY |
| Do you oppose or support the agreement to allow EnCap to relocate companies along Porete Avenue and construct 1,625 units of housing of which 200 will be Low Income properties? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, this plan will bring a tax windfall to North Arlington and solve all the borough's financial challenges. |
11 |
12% |
| 2. |
No, Mayor Pitman has flip-flopped on EnCap. He actually supports more housing than originally proposed. The only change is that the structures are slightly shorter. Low income housing and the density of the project has not changed. |
81 |
85% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm still weighing all sides before stating my opinion. |
3 |
3% |
APRIL |
| Do you support Governor Corzine's proposal to increase the state's Sales Tax from 6 to 7 cents? Should our legislative representatives in Trenton support this tax increase? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, the state is broke and we need the revenue. |
24 |
35% |
| 2. |
No, the state needs to get responsible and cut spending. |
67 |
71% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure how I feel. |
4 |
4% |
APRIL |
| Generally speaking, is the North Arlington school district doing a commendable job of delivering educational excellence to the borough's students? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, the schools are clean, well-maintained and doing a good job. |
27 |
33% |
| 2. |
No, test scores continue to slide and accountability is at an all-time low. We need real change at the Board of Education. |
53 |
65% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I don't know what to think about our schools. |
2 |
2% |
'MARCHS |
| Mayor Pitman was quoted as saying he doesn't "believe in politics by referendum." What do you think? Should a public question restricting eminent domain be placed on the November ballot? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, this is still a democracy. The people have a right to be heard. Doesn't public opinion count? |
154 |
89% |
| 2. |
No, elected officials have the responsibility of governanc. |
16 |
9% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I'm not sure how I feel. |
3 |
2% |
LAST WEEK'MARCHS RESULTS |
| Do you support the construction of nearly one hundred units of condominiums on Ridge Road where the Art Roberts Studio currently exists? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, we need an additional ratable base. |
13 |
6% |
| 2. |
No, this is just another example of random overdevelopment. |
200 |
93% |
| 3. |
Undecided, I don't know the details. |
3 |
1% |
FEBRUARY |
| Should the Borough of North Arlington be involved in such practices? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Yes, this needs to be done so that North Arlington can move forward and construct 1,625 units of new housing and have these companies relocated. |
9 |
8% |
| 2. |
Yes, but in some instances eminent domain should be considered to promote a public good. |
97 |
92% |
| 3. |
No, we need eminent domain as a tool to relocate property owners along Porete Avenue so that EnCap can construct 1,625 units of new housing |
0 |
0% |
FEBRUARY |
| Would you support Councilman Steve Tanelli's idea to place a referendum on the November ballot restricting the use of eminent domain here in North Arlington? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Absolutely, the government doesn't have the right to take away property. |
141 |
87% |
| 2. |
Yes, but in some instances eminent domain should be considered to promote a public good. |
10 |
6% |
| 3. |
No, we need eminent domain as a tool to relocate property owners along Porete Avenue so that EnCap can construct 1,625 units of new housing |
9 |
6% |
| 4. |
Undecided, I'm not sure how I feel about eminent domain. |
2 |
1% |
FEBRUARY |
| What concerns you most about the controversial EnCap project that will construct 1,625 units of housing along Porete Avenue? |
Votes |
Percent |
| 1. |
Traffic. How am I going to get to work in the morning? |
24 |
16% |
| 2. |
School-age children. How many kids will be added to the school system? Will we have to build a new school? |
44 |
29%</ | | |
