by Kathy Pietrunti, Neptune City Democratic Municipal Treasurer Now that First Responder’s Month is over, I have something personal to say regarding the Neptune City 9/11. I’ve rarely been a person that comments on political postings, even though I am married to John Pietrunti. People ask if I’ve read what was posted on the Neptune City Republican Club or the Farley & Dellett for Neptune City Council Facebook pages. Normally, I […]
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– by Councilman John Pietrunti August. 26, 2021 This past week’s Neptune City Council meeting encapsulated both everything that is wrong about the political machine that has overseen Neptune City for decades, and the possibilities that can emerge from engagement and outreach within both the Council and residents. The meeting started with a workshop over short-term rentals, which has been a simmering issue in recent times but has become more pronounced […]
Welcome to 2021 in Neptune City! We want to again thank everyone who believed in and voted for us, we couldn’t have done it without your support and confidence. That being said, it wouldn’t be a Democratic flip without drama, and of course, there was some. In the present political climate, we feel it is important to get the facts out there; much like the Big Lie there are some things […]
by John Pietrunti 9/10/2020 It was the bluest sky I could recall seeing in quite a long time that morning as I rode the PATH train from Newark on the way to work in New York City. Little did I know that our lives would be forever changed 20 minutes later as I rode up the escalator at the World Trade Center. I lost my brother that day, as well as […]
Let’s talk about mail-in voting, specifically, about the charge to flood the zone with disinformation regarding the safety of voting by mail. For instance, Mayor Wardell posted a lengthy opinion piece yesterday filled with claims about the safety of voting by mail and promoting sending Neptune City residents to voting booths in person this November, during what is predicted to be a second wave of COVID-19. Leaving aside any thoughts […]
I wish to address the false statements claimed in a letter to the editor recently submitted by Councilman and Mayoral Candidate Andrew Wardell to The Coaster and spread by his followers on social media. In his letter, Mr. Wardell raised his objection to a recently approved resolution to have our Borough planner implement a study of properties in Neptune City that are vacant or in disrepair. He begins by stating that […]
The following is a statement from Neptune City Council President Pamela Renee regarding the scam recall petition by the Brown-Wardell Political Organization: “Unfortunately, when politicians have been in office for a long time, they will do everything they can to hold onto power. A petition organized by Mayor Brown and Councilman Wardell’s political organization to try to recall me is disrespectful to every resident in Neptune City who has continually voted […]
It’s been heard often from Neptune City residents, “My friend wanted to get a job at borough hall, but they only hire their family or friends,” or “I never knew there was a way to volunteer for ___, I would have liked to have been a volunteer for that!” It is disheartening to know that some residents are not considered as valued voices in our town. The truth is, Neptune City […]
I read with great interest a recent letter written by a Neptune City resident expressing concern over two items in this year’s Municipal Budget. One was the Participatory Budgeting program, and the other was the redevelopment initiative. I agree wholeheartedly with the writer’s assertion that Neptune City is a diverse community of hard-working, good people. Let me assure you that both initiatives are intended to engage and embrace the needs and […]
There's been a lot of misinformation and rumors spreading by some bad actors. We'd like to set the record straight.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Council President Pamela Renee Announces Candidacy for Mayor of Neptune City NEPTUNE CITY – Council President Pamela Renee is formally announcing her candidacy for Mayor of Neptune City. Elected in 2014 and re-elected as the top-vote-getter with overwhelming, bipartisan support in 2017, Renee will enter the 2019 Mayor’s campaign with a commitment of taking Neptune City towards the future. “Neptune City’s natural gifts hold all the opportunity in […]