Category: Independent Opinion
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There’s never a shortfall of ‘entertainment’ for Matawan taxpayers
If all the Matawan-Aberdeen Regional School District is doing is "crossing its fingers" and "hoping" for governmental monies, this means that, as usual, the borough taxpayers instead will end up paying for their big plans. More populous Aberdeen will vote for it; smaller overtaxed Matawan will vote against it, and it will pass — at…
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Committeeman calls Liu best choice in Holmdel election
This year’s election on Tuesday, Nov. 7, is certainly an important one. I believe the choice is clear. Dr. Jun-Min Liu has all the attributes to make a fine Township Committee person. Dr. Jun-Min Liu is a hardworking, civic-minded member of our community. He has served us as an elected member of our Board of…
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Liu wins freeholder’s endorsement for town committee
Jun-Min Liu, of 8 Kathy Court, Holmdel, is a candidate for election to the Township Committee of Holmdel. As a freeholder in the county of Monmouth, I have had the pleasure to know Jun-Min Liu and to know of his background and dedication to Holmdel. He presently serves as a member of the Holmdel Board…
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Holmdel’s future will be better off in Fink’s hands
When you cut through the campaign rhetoric and puffery surrounding the race for the single Holmdel Township Committee seat this year, it becomes obvious that Larry Fink is more qualified than his opponent, Jun-Min Liu, to address the problems and issues facing Holmdel because of his background, experience with and in municipal government, accomplishments, and…
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Environmental commission vice chairwoman endorses Fink
I would like to explain why I think it is essential to vote for Larry Fink for Holmdel Township Committee Nov. 7. Holmdel has allowed the construction of increasing numbers of homes in neighborhoods on and adjacent to Route 35. After these homes were sold, Committeeman Terence Wall (major supporter of candidate Jun-Min Liu) and…
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Republicans’ policies should not persist in Holmdel
Like many residents, we chose Holmdel for its uncongested, pastoral setting; historic charm; top-ranked schools; and comfortable commute to New York. Sadly, however, those defining qualities are under siege, thanks substantially to the ill-conceived, ratable chasing, pro-development policies of the past two decades. The consequences of this failed policy include a 45 percent increase in…
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Hazlet firefighters need to let public see their budget
There is a discrepancy as to the need for another pumper truck in Hazlet. It comes directly from members of the Board of Fire Commissioners, with North Centerville saying we need it and Hazlet station saying we don’t. How are taxpayers supposed to know the truth if the fire commissioners can’t agree? If we can…
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Liu should address the real issue: overdevelopment
The Republican contender for Holmdel Township Committee, Jun-Min Liu, expresses some views that make me wonder about his substantiation as a candidate. First, he claims that Holmdel’s overdevelopment is due to the Mount Laurel affordable housing law. Doesn’t he know that a town’s Mount Laurel obligations increase as its population increases? The policies of growth…
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Liu’s concern for Holmdel residents is impressive
Recently I had the good fortune of meeting Jun-Min Liu, a candidate for Holmdel Township Committee. We were introduced by a mutual friend and I quickly became aware of Jun-Min’s concern for the residents of Holmdel. As a high school teacher with 25 years of experience, I naturally was curious about his work on the…
