gmac17 Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 No real point here, but this has been an amusing election to watch: The fine town of Hoboken, NJ is 1 square mile in size, with about 40,000 residents. - The current mayoral race features the incumbent who has raised well over $500,000 (!!!!) vs the challenger with about $150k. The mayor is getting his $$ largely from developers who are trying to tear down old buildings to throw up new condos and sell them for $400k + for a 1BR. - The current mayor spends $140k per year on a car and driver (the town is 1 square mile!!!!) - The budget has gone from $50 million to over $80 million in the past 4 years - no tax increases but this is just because revenues are rolling in because of all the new condos. They've also had a budget shortfall every single year and have had to fill budget gaps by selling off city parking garages etc. - The last mayor of Hoboken is now in jail for accepting $300k + in bribes over his term. - There are some housing projects in the back of town, and it is a well known fact that they "hire" these residents to be "election helpers" for $50....basically buying votes for $50 each. it never ceases to amaze me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 No real point here, but this has been an amusing election to watch: The fine town of Hoboken, NJ is 1 square mile in size, with about 40,000 residents. - The current mayoral race features the incumbent who has raised well over $500,000 (!!!!) vs the challenger with about $150k. The mayor is getting his $$ largely from developers who are trying to tear down old buildings to throw up new condos and sell them for $400k + for a 1BR. - The current mayor spends $140k per year on a car and driver (the town is 1 square mile!!!!) - The budget has gone from $50 million to over $80 million in the past 4 years - no tax increases but this is just because revenues are rolling in because of all the new condos. They've also had a budget shortfall every single year and have had to fill budget gaps by selling off city parking garages etc. - The last mayor of Hoboken is now in jail for accepting $300k + in bribes over his term. - There are some housing projects in the back of town, and it is a well known fact that they "hire" these residents to be "election helpers" for $50....basically buying votes for $50 each. it never ceases to amaze me. 356479[/snapback] Yeah, but Fiore's Deli and Marie's Bakery are two of the best places on Earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted June 12, 2005 Share Posted June 12, 2005 No real point here, but this has been an amusing election to watch: The fine town of Hoboken, NJ is 1 square mile in size, with about 40,000 residents. - The current mayoral race features the incumbent who has raised well over $500,000 (!!!!) vs the challenger with about $150k. The mayor is getting his $$ largely from developers who are trying to tear down old buildings to throw up new condos and sell them for $400k + for a 1BR. - The current mayor spends $140k per year on a car and driver (the town is 1 square mile!!!!) - The budget has gone from $50 million to over $80 million in the past 4 years - no tax increases but this is just because revenues are rolling in because of all the new condos. They've also had a budget shortfall every single year and have had to fill budget gaps by selling off city parking garages etc. - The last mayor of Hoboken is now in jail for accepting $300k + in bribes over his term. - There are some housing projects in the back of town, and it is a well known fact that they "hire" these residents to be "election helpers" for $50....basically buying votes for $50 each. it never ceases to amaze me. 356479[/snapback] Love your avatar. Throw the jew down the well, so my country can be free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted June 12, 2005 Author Share Posted June 12, 2005 in my country we have problem...and that problem is transport..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted June 18, 2005 Author Share Posted June 18, 2005 the bad guy won, with a total war chest of $960,000 !!!!! He spent $200 per vote. and election night one of his thugs broke the jaw of one of his opponents campaign workers....ah new jersey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC-Bills Posted June 18, 2005 Share Posted June 18, 2005 Love your avatar. Throw the jew down the well, so my country can be free! 356523[/snapback] Okay, I am missing the boat with this one, what movie are we talking about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted June 19, 2005 Author Share Posted June 19, 2005 My avatar is Borat from The Ali G Show (HBO)....one of the funniest television shows I've ever seen in my life.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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