Alan Marcus

CALIGUIRE CALLS ON DONOVAN TO FIRE HER CAMPAIGN MANAGER AND DISAVOW ENDORSEMENT OF RENEGADE BOGOTA COUNCILMAN

Watch the Debate and see for yourself... seeing is believing

Contact: Alan Marcus 201-902-9000 May, 22 2006

Mark Twain once said: At least get the facts straight before you set out to distort them. Mr. Twain would certainly not be happy if he read Todd Caliguire's recent press releases. Why? He is either lying or wasn't listening when he debated Kathe Donovan on "On The Record" this weekend.

Todd:

If you want to learn about responsibly addressing overdevelopment in a meaningful way I would refer you to the press release issued and posted by The Donovan Team on May 10 and headlined: Donovan, Randall and Trawinski Will Use Regulatory Authority to Block Overdevelopment in Bergen.

Kathe Donovan has always been an advocate for the Bergen communities which are included in the meadowlands district. She represented many of those communities as a member of the General Assembly. Her commitment to the meadowlands is probably best reflected by the near unanimous support she and the entire Donovan Team have received from elected officials and Republican Party leaders from throughout that region extending from Lyndhurst all the way to Hasbrouck Heights.

As to your references to my so called friendship with Mr. DeCotiis, I do not recall even speaking with him during, minimally, the past five years.

Alan C. Marcus

CALIGUIRE BLASTS McNERNEY FOR FAILING
TO PROTECT RESIDENTS FROM ENCAP DEAL
McNerney Sitting On The Sidelines
While Donovan B
ows To Marcus’s Wishes

"The Democrat controlled County of Bergen has failed the people of North Arlington, Lyndhurst and Rutherford on the EnCap project� said Caliguire, who joined a North Arlington rally opposing the EnCap plan in March.

“It is disappointing that Kathe Donovan lacks the integrity to stand up to her boss, Alan Marcus and fight for the people of the meadowlands region,� added Caliguire.

DONOVAN WILL JOIN WITH LOCAL OFFICIALS TO BLOCK ADDITIONAL FLIGHTS OVER BERGEN COUNTY

For Immediate Release: May 18, 2006
Contact: Alan C. Marcus 201-902-9000

Kathleen Donovan, Republican candidate for County Executive, has told the Federal Aviation Administration that she will work with local officials "to develop legal and other strategies to block any regulation proposed by the FAA which threatens the health and safety of local residents."

Moratorium would cover similar large-scale developments in Bergen County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: DANIEL MILLER // 201-394-7641

HACKENSACK - Bergen County Republican Organization endorsed candidate for County Executive, Todd Caliguire, has called for a moratorium on large-scale development throughout Bergen County, such as the EnCap project, and called on his two liberal opponents - Kathe Donovan and Dennis McNerney to join him.

"The EnCap project will increase local property taxes, increase traffic congestion, mandates low income housing units and now will require eminent domain abuse to accomplish its goals. This project needs to be halted," said Caliguire.

"It is clear that public officials who have supported EnCap have failed to take account of the true costs to the local communities. Therefore, I believe that intensive state, county and local reviews, with local input should occur before any further action takes place on this project."

The EnCap project, along with other development proposals in the Meadowlands region were initially sold as a panacea for old-growth, suburban South Bergen towns seeking to improve their communities and boost their ratables. However, the size and scope of the EnCap project has changed several times; most notably, high density housing units have been added to initial plans.

"This project is out of control. What was supposed to improve communities in South Bergen has morphed into something that is threatening to ruin them. It is clear that better oversight is required," Caliguire continued.

"I also believe each community in Bergen County should hold a referendum on large scale projects, particularly those requiring the use of eminent domain. The combination of over development and government taking of private property simply to pursue additional tax ratables is very dangerous to property owners. It is not just unfair, it is un-American and needs to stop," added Caliguire.

"While I am calling on my two opponents to join me, I doubt they will do so. Dennis McNerney and the Bergen Democratic Organization's pay-to-play operation is funded in no small part by these developers, while Kathe Donovan's chief political backer, Alan Marcus has long represented clients seeking to develop the Meadowlands. Neither one offers much hope to homeowners seeking relief from these abusive practices," stated Caliguire.