Be Involved

BE INVOLVED — VOLUNTEER The Spring election is approaching and the Democratic Municipal Committee (DMC) is seeking candidates for positions on the Town Council and the DMC. This is an opportunity for the next generation of Leonians to become involved in local government and influence important changes in our community. If you're interested in a position on the Council or the DMC please contact Michael Raskin by e-mail at: maraskin@legal-aid.org Alan Winters Chair, DMC Leonia Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Council Re-organization Meeting

Re-organization Meeting Monday January 6th The reorganization meeting of the Leonia Mayor & Council will take place Monday, January 6, at 7:30 pm at the Borough Hall Annex (Little House). Please join us to celebrate the election and swearing in of our newly elected and re-elected Democratic Council Members: Bernadette Flaim - 3-year term Darryl Whitter - 3-year term Happy New Year! Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Happy New Year 2014

Wishing everyone a healthy and prosperous New Year. We look forward to a year of great progress toward the betterment of our community. The Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Mayor and Council meeting on Wednesday

We have cause to be proud and celebrate. We are pleased to announce that Senator Loretta Weinberg will be swearing in our newest elected Councilman, Mark Minichiello at tomorrow night's Mayor and Council meeting, 7:30 at the Borough Annex (Wednesday, November 13).   At this meeting as well, citizens and LPD Officers who recently performed CPR on a code blue victim at Overpeck Park will be honored and recognized by the Senator.  We invite you to join us on this special occasion. Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

We Thank Pat         We thank Councilman Pat Fusco for his service during the past few months in replacing Councilman I.S. Pak who resigned in July. Mark Minichiello was elected in the recent election to complete the remainder of the term and will be sworn in at the next Council meeting this Wednesday, November, 13th. Pat will continue his involvement with the Economic Development Committee and we look forward to his accomplishments in this position. Alan Winters Chair, Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Mayor DeSimone endorses Mark Minichiello

Mayor DeSimone endorses Mark Minichiello Mayor John DeSimone has endorsed candidate Mark Minichiello in the only contested Town Council race.  Minichiello is listed on the November 5th ballot in column 2 along with candidates Bernadette Flaim and Darryl Whitter whose races are uncontested. Mark Minichiello and his family are 20 year residents of Leonia. Mark is a retired executive in the field of retail visual merchandising, creative planning and store design. A member of the Lions Club, Mark served as King Lion for four years. Mayor DeSimone believes that Mark's business experience and skills will prove a great asset on the Council. "Mark is energetic and practical", says DeSimone, "and since he's retired will be able to devote the time to helping resolve the many challenges ahead. I look forward to working with Mark on the Council where I anticipate his participation in economic development as we strive to lighten the tax burden of homeowners."   General Election Tues, November 5 FOR MORE INFO VISIT Leonia Today Democrats for a Better Leonia Facebook.com/LeoniaDMC

You're invited to connect with the candidates at Moore's Hardware

Bagels, Lox and Connect with the Candidates Saturday, November 2nd 11:00am to 1:00 pm Moore's Hardware, Broad Avenue VOTE DEMOCRATIC  •  COLUMN 2   •  NOVEMBER 5 Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

You're invited to Connect with the Candidates Thursday, October 10 7:00 to 10:00 pm The Minichiello's home, 159 Park Avenue VOTE DEMOCRATIC  •  COLUMN 2   •  NOVEMBER 5 Visit leoniademocrats.blogspot.com & leoniadmc.blogspot.com for more info Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee Members                      DIST 1: Nina Gaetjens • Steve Churchill     DIST 4: Stephanie A. Keller • Mark Spiegel                      DIST 2: Aviva Djiji-Levy • Alan Winters       DIST 5: Mary Ellen Tucker • Michael Raskin                      DIST 3: Leah Roland • Fred Marx               DIST 6: Sally Seymour • Arnold Trachtenberg

Introducing our new publication - We Democrats

Introducing We Democrats A new email publication of the Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee We Democrats would like to keep you informed of important activities in Leonia as we move forward toward the betterment of our community.  Democrat, Republican or Independent — this is a publication we hope will be appreciated by all residents. You may update your subscription preferences or unsubscribe from this list at any time by clicking on the links at the bottom of each email you receive. We do not share email addresses. Donations may be sent by mail to: Democrats for a Better Leonia c/o Fred Marx Treasurer 228 Fort Lee Road Leonia, NJ 07605 Copyright © 2013 Leonia Democratic Municipal Committee, All rights reserved. YOUR VOTE COUNTS Special US Senate Election Wed, October 16 General Election Tues, November 5 FOR MORE INFO VISIT Leonia Today Democrats for a Better Leonia Facebook.com/LeoniaDMC