Mason to announce campaign team; wins award
Sep 29, 2009 | 927 views | 7 7 comments | 10 10 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Hoboken City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Beth Mason was honored last week for her dedication to the cause of government transparency by the New Jersey Foundation for Open Government at a meeting at the statehouse in Trenton.

Mason, a noted open government advocate, was presented with a plaque during the meeting in recognition of her pioneering role as a statewide leader in the battle for open government.

Mason is a former president of NJFOG. Mason stepped down as president from NJFOG in February after leading the organization for four years. She remains a member of the NJFOG Board of Trustees.

Last week's NJFOG meeting was held to discuss ongoing government transparency issues and to raise awareness of the need for more government transparency in New Jersey.

On a related note, the Mason team sent out a press release today saying Mason will hold a press conference in Hoboken tomorrow to announce "key" members of her campaign team.

The election will be held Nov. 3. She is running against Acting Mayor Dawn Zimmer, former Board of Ed member Frank Raia, former city judge Kim Glatt, and three other candidates.





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dfetterman
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September 30, 2009
For once I agree with Smartypants -- I mean, Smarty Jones, people should look at all the candidates carefully, including neo conservative republican Brinkman
CalitoHoboken
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September 30, 2009
im sure if brinkman sent the info or a release to the newspapers they would print it, its free to do that but if he doesnt care, then why should we
Open Government NOW!
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September 30, 2009
Thank you Beth Mason for championing the cause of open government for many years throughout New Jersey. Shame on those who try to tear down this tireless champion of the people's right to know.

No other candidate for Hoboken Mayor has the open government credentials of Beth Mason. Don't let the haters get you down Beth. We've got your back.
Smarty Jones
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September 29, 2009
There are other candidates to discuss as well. Nathan Brinkman has been out and about at the festival last weekend.

His website is:

http://brinkmanformayor.com/Home.aspx

We need to talk about issues and not self-created stories.

A discussion of the candidate's policies helps.

Mile Square View

HobokenReformer
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September 29, 2009
davidd, I am definitely with you on this one. It appears that Mason is pulling out all the stops in her attempt to maneuver herself into office. This one is outright laughable. Unfortunately, this sort of propagenda might actually work for those who usually only read the headlines.
SantasClaws32
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September 29, 2009
I would call that "realistic"
davidd
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September 29, 2009
How cynical am I?

Beth happens to get an award from an organization she founded, was president of, is currently a trustee of and gives lots of money to just around election time.