Link to Emerald Robinson's page:
https://mobile.twitter.com/EmeraldRobinson?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
"If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter."- George Washington
Link to rankings explained:
https://sunlightpolicynj.org/yes-its-true-nj-has-the-highest-property-taxes-in-the-nation/
Link to a ridiculous nj.com article:
The Star Ledger and Record fluff pieces on Phil Murphy and vaccines are just another reason why people are dumping their newspapers and don't trust the news.
Link to candidate kit and petition forms:
https://www.njsba.org/about/membership/membership-school-board-members/school-board-candidacy/
Lodi Board of Education members and the superintendent used COVID as an opportunity to spend millions more while offering a whole lot less.
Nancy Cardone's nepotism is worse than ever. NJEA corruption and influence is worse than ever. Just look at Natalie Delgado negotiating with the teacher union after she took $4,000 from the same union.
As parents spent months picking up packets left on school yard tables and serving as their children's teachers, the Lodi BOE made it's top priority getting Frank Quatrone hundreds of thousands of dollars beyond his contract. Members with conflicts of interest voted for the illegal sick day payout.
There is less transparency now than when Capizzi was in charge. That says a lot because the Capizzis hid everything. This administration has used Matthew Giacobbe to violate OPRA time and time again. They used COVID as an opportunity to keep public records from getting to the public. They rewarded and enriched Giacobbe's politician run firm greatly for its bad behavior and cover ups.
BOE members like Kerry Mastrofilipo promised big things from their new superintendent. Promises made, promises not kept. And what would happen if Petty wasn't superintendent with a board like this? Nepotism would prevail and Lodi would probably be left with an unprofessional and underserving Mike Cardone.
Lodi residents deserve better than what we have. Good intentioned people should step up and consider filling to run for Lodi Board of Education.
The government has spent billions marketing its experimental vaccines. At this point, people that don't want them are only going be more annoyed and less trusting of unwelcome visitors on their private properties.
All the censorship in the world cannot change the fact that these vaccines killed thousands of healthy people including children. They also have failed to protect people from getting covid and spreading covid.
The government lies and censors the truth. Many people see this. They don't want the vaccines. And they don't want the government at their doors.
This resolution never appeared on any meeting
agenda. When I asked for a video link to
the meeting, I was told all links to the video were gone the day after the
meeting. When I asked who the four YES
votes were, I was told by someone at the meeting that they were from Natalie
Delgado, Jocelyn Anderson, Laura Cima, and Yadiria Jimenez. According to the Resolution above that I had
to receive via OPRA, Kerry Mastrofilipo was the 4th Yes vote, not
Yadiria Jimenez.
Taxpayers of Lodi can dig up Kerry Mastrofilipo's past door knockers to see what she said about LEA negotiations, LEA contracts, and "citizens against corruption". Then they can analyze how her campaign rhetoric lines up with her votes, actions, and procedures while on the board. Board members have the right to vote however they like but they should always be honest with voters.
This resolution should have appeared on an agenda. A video of the meeting should be provided on
the district website and other platforms used by the superintendent. An overview of the costs for the new LEA
contract (3% annual increases) and its impact on the Lodi property taxes should have been provided to
the public. A disclosure that Natalie Delgado
accepted $4,000 from the NJEA in her most recent election should have been
disclosed to the public prior to her voting “Yes”, leading negotiations, and being the first signature on the MOA.
Last year, Lodi's School Tax rate was 1.978.
With all the millions in additional aid pouring into
Lodi, property taxes should be reduced for 2021. The board of education and superintendent should
be ashamed of themselves.
Link to June 15th Payroll:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/19_oxBp0qjH5H42Dx2C0Igh3eh6eGxol9/view?usp=sharing
Link to June 30th Payroll:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18-iLZWiP06PoongacCY7yU0U0gYVgZFr/view?usp=sharing
Link to June Payroll:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kh-GLCvN5JVRAu1ZII_NUSFupudwaMID/view?usp=sharing
This payroll is different from others months. Names are all scattered (not in alphabetical
order) and lots of additional payments are made.