Former Councilwoman Lisa Nanton Responds to Mayor Diaz’s Statement on Judge Francis’ Verdict

We are happy that Judge Francis affirmed our right to hire an attorney to litigate the matter concerning the appointment of an Assistant Business Administrator.

We knew that there would possibly be obstacles to bringing this matter, but we have a responsibility to the people of Perth Amboy to guard their funds and to get things right.

As a result of the Court’s decision, we are now able to go forward to contest the validity of the Mayors appointment of Mr. Pelissier as Assistant Business Administrator.

The only thing that the Court did in this decision is to say that the Council cannot hire an attorney for investigation. Council can, however, hire an attorney for litigation purposes.

The decision just addresses a preliminary motion filed by the Mayor. The case is still ongoing. As to this decision, out attorney is reviewing it and we will be discussing our options.

The Mayor talks about a shadow government, but it’s the Mayor who has used Gestapo like tactics against the Council. She has raided our private email and done all she could to thwart our efforts to seek justice. We will not be deterred.

Any matters of specifics for this decision should be directed to Mr. Tarver.

Handed to the Amboy Guardian at the End of the April 12, 2017 Council Meeting by Former Councilwoman Lisa Nanton 

Term Limits

A recent letter asked for term limits. If you have term limits for the politicians, you hate they will apply to politicians you love. Is this what you want?

The US Constitution specifies a minimum age for political offices but no maximum age. That is most important for the most powerful political offices, such as Supreme Court Justices, President and Vice President, then Congress. I think the age of seventy should be the mandatory retirement age, but others may disagree. Any change will require a Constitutional Amendment and this is not easily done.

Any term limit puts a restriction on voters. Do businesses put a term limit on top management? They judge by results. Is there one simple rule that will guarantee perfection? If so, is it term limits?

Ronald A. Sobieraj