In the end.....
The truth always wins !!!!! (but, it may take awhile)
For several years now there have been a few blogs/websites published & dedicated to enlightening the good taxpayers of Lodi, New Jersey as to the "goings on" here in Lodi.
From these blogs taxpayers were informed of the Lodi "Family & Friends" group, the underhanded workings of Borough Politicians, the corruption, the nepotism, the retaliation, the lack of transparency in the entire Borough and now to the deceitful workings of the majority of the Lodi Board of Education.
These blogs have helped to change things a little in Lodi, NJ.
Most of the credit goes to Ryan, he & his family have put up with a lot from some of these people, and all he is doing is being honest !
To the newcomers, there are many Lodi people who have stepped forward and questioned things that were not "Right or Fair" to Lodi taxpayers or residents. Some continue to stand tall and question things, some have passed on, some have moved out, some have given up.
Some of us spoke & wrote publicly about major issues here in town, from the methdone clinic on Main Street, the River Walk park to no-where, (Mrs. Zito), the Lunatic Park dome, the Columbia Park debacle, the changing of Board of Ed elections. I am, for one, glad that good people spoke out !
Lodi has a sordid reputation & history which can not be erased (although some work very hard at trying to erase or hide it). From mobster connections, illegal gambling history, drug using Police Officers, crooked politicians, contaminated lands, and on & on.....
If one were to look up Lodi, NJ on the internet, or Wikipedia not much is there about it's "real" history. But, hey, we do have the"Misfits".
So Mayor, the following is somewhat of a joke, yes Lodi can be a nice decent place to live (well some of your employees do not live here) but the shady business must stop.
A VERY BIG "THANK YOU" TO RYAN & THE FOLLOWING BOE CANDIDATES FOR STEPPING FORWARD TO ANSWER SOME OF THE PUBLIC'S QUESTIONS.
- Kerry Mastrofilipo, 1 year seat
- Louis Tuccillo, 1 year seat
- Antonino "Nino" Pitti, 2 year seat
- Jeff Telep, 3 year seat
- Michael Ravenda Sr., 3 year seat
- Pamela Lavezzola, 3 year seat
- Joseph Ramos, 3 year seat
- Burton Weiner, 3 year seat
- David Kim, 3 year seat
- Alfonso Mastrofilipo Jr., 2 year seat