We have a proposed Shared Services Agreement pending with Glen Ridge that is very concerning to me. The Council is expected to vote on it next Wednesday, Sept. 28th at the regular Council Meeting. If enacted, we would be ignoring the guidance of our own financial experts and locking ourselves into a 10 or possibly …
Proposed Fire Agreement with Glen Ridge is a Bad Deal for Montclair Taxpayers Read More »
Montclair, I wanted to take a few moments to update you on some of what we’ve been up to recently. While in my personal capacity I do often weigh in on critical national issues, at the end of the day this job is about what is happening in our town. So here’s some updates on …
You probably know me as the Council Member who “nerds out” on stormwater policy, parking infrastructure, and rent stabilization law. But what really jazzes me more than anything, is protecting our planet and in particular, our creatures. We don’t tend to think about the suburban New Jersey as a place to make policy and change …
Hello everyone, it’s been a little while since I’ve written. I was 50+ hours a week stacked to helping make Montclair Pride happen and then unfortunately I had COVID last week. So I’m playing a bit of catch up. I wanted to update you on some business both from last week’s Council Meeting and Tuesday …
I hope you’re all doing well on this stormy Monday. This week’s Council agenda is jam-packed and I wanted to take some time to make sure you know what we’re up to. After this meeting we won’t meet again for a month. Symbolically, but in support of two marginalized populations, we’ll be issuing proclamations recognizing …
Boredom is not an option this spring and summer. Check out this list of events, starting this week, that show just how much we have each other’s backs and sprinkle in some fun too. Save the dates and be there to support great causes and each other. This town really is the best place to …
I want to share some updates on tomorrow’s Council agenda as well as on a few other things too. We’ll be taking final votes on the Municipal Budget and Rent Control. We’ll also be voting to prohibit vehicles from making a left-hand turn or from going straight across the Watchung Plaza intersection from Watchung Plaza …
Frequently Asked Questions about Rent Control 2.0 What is Rent Control? Rent control is the government control and regulation of the amounts charged for rented housing. Is Rent Control Common in New Jersey? Yes, approximately 20% of New Jersey municipalities have some form of rent control. What structures are included in Montclair’s new proposed rent …
Frequently Asked Questions about Montclair Rent Control 2.0 + A Copy of the Law Read More »
Some thoughts on the compromise, how we got here and how we move forward. I’m excited to share that a compromise has been reached on the substance of a new rent control law. My sincerest thank you to the Tenants Organization of Montclair, Montclair Property Owners Association, faith leaders, community organizations, various external experts and …
In the beginning of the pandemic, the previous Council voted to freeze rents on most rental units in Montclair. It’s something that I voted for six times to cover the balance of 2020 and all of the year 2021 to support tenants who were struggling. Having grown up in rent controlled and then regular rental …
Op-Ed: Freezing Rents Further is Not a Substitution for Rent Stabilization Read More »
