Leslie Dominguez-
Rodriguez

PERTH AMBOY – It was 2 against 1 at the 8/13/14 Council Meeting.

Perth Amboy Democratic Chair Leslie Dominguez-Rodriguez told the Council that she asked them in February of this year that they consider moving the election to be partisan with a primary.

Dominguez said, “This would be in the best interest of Perth Amboy residents. (See letter in the 8/20/14 issue of the Amboy Guardian)

Fernando Gonzalez

Former Councilman Fernando Gonzalez agreed with Rodriguez. He said, “When I was on the Council, I voted “no”  to moving the elections to November. At that time the Governor gave us a chance to do that. Most of the Cities voted “no” to that November move. I think you are intelligent (Speaking to the Council) I think there should be run-off’s. It is very confusing to have 3 elections on one ballot. We should get a committee to address this issue. And there should be a run-off built into it. This government right now is very confusing for the voters.”

Sharon Hubberman

Sharon Hubberman who ran for Mayor in 2012 said that she had spoken about non-partisan elections. “Perth Amboy made it from partisan to non-partisan, but let the people decide.”