The messages keep pouring in. “Thank you so much for being a loud voice in town, WHO should I vote for?”
I am definitely not telling anyone who to vote for, but I am not afraid to share my thoughts and opinions. I won't give any names without the why to the who. So here it goes.
JANE AND AL
Front and center. The most positive, transparent, and willing to listen, evaluate, help, and support the people of Bradley Beach. They don’t have ties to politics. They are neighbors who simply volunteer for the sake of the town. It’s that simple.
JANE DENOBLE - I am way impressed with Jane and so happy she is a successful, independent woman who, in my 12 years here, is probably the most hands-on, get your hands dirty, volunteer. She is her own person and is a positive and uniting element of our community. Jane is a fine example of having her own mind and is a friend to all. Pay attention to those who have negative things to say now that she is running. Jane DeNoble is a perfect fit for what Bradley needs. Unity, Kindness, and Grace.
AL GUBITOSI - An incumbent candidate I met early this spring, regarding the budget and he fought to save us $300k; that says everything. This is a friend and neighbor who has battled against political bullies because he asked a whole lot of questions, regarding and protecting OUR MONEY. Honestly, I have never seen someone work so hard for the sake of the people. When I ask Al a question, he usually has an answer, because he has already worked on it. Al has shown respect, politeness, and the most transparency, even having the current administration (mayor, business administrator, and attorney) trying to shut him down at many council meetings. He seems to be fighting a battle constantly, and for who, WE THE BRADLEY PEOPLE! I am strong about keeping Al in office because of his hard-working dedication and simply doing the RIGHT THING.
RANDY BONNELL - is the next incumbent choice on my list. Randy has been sharing weekly informative topics and simply keeping people in the know. It shows that we have someone working for us and being transparent about it. Randy even battled super hard, on the council, in the previous administration, always putting Bradley Beach first. I could be wrong but from my perspective, Randy is a man of few words, so his tactic of sharing with the public has been so fitting. In my very few conversations with Randy, he is a “what you see is what you get” type of guy. To the point. No gossip. Lays it out. See ya later. Extremely sensible, the kind that makes me clear my throat and go “ok, I see your point” When I might be stuck in the gray he takes me right back to the black or white. He gets right down to making the best decisions for the town without any games.
JOHN WEBER - another incumbent I choose. You won't find someone more dedicated to protecting our oceanfront than John. He is involved in politics at the state level, and that isn’t my first choice, however, John has not been picked up by the dirty political machine at the local level because he is dedicated to serving Bradley Beach. John also battled super hard, on the council, in the previous administration. He never gave up standing for the people. Politics at a small town level doesn't have to be dirty and John is a good example of that. John is not being swallowed by the agendas. He is willing to still vote up there for the people. I’d like to say John has done his best job in staying in line for Bradley Beach and the residents. My one request is a little more backbone when the battles are apparent. We the people want to see who is fighting for us through and through.
So here's my top 4 and why!
Now c’mon, it won't be fair if I don’t give you why NOT on the other four. I’ll keep it short and simple as I don’t desire to speak negatively but rather just factual. And I’ve publicly stated the majority of these things already.
TOM GAVIN - simply should not be running. He did not reside here for the past year (which is legally necessary to run), nor were his 15 years as a Bradley Beach resident, (part of his campaign) a current 15 by any means. A certificate of occupancy is proof of that. Plain and simple. He should do the right thing and wait till the next go around. Instead, he keeps at it which only exposes he’s already starting on dishonesty. I also question, as a resident, why he hangs out in our boro offices regularly. I think Tom Gavin is a nice guy as I interacted with him in a school community setting. But nice and doing right by the town is two different things. I raise a huge eyebrow as to why our administration in our day-to-day office would certify this person. This is one huge example of why I question a lot of agendas.
DEB BRUYNELL - I do not know Ms. Bruynell personally, at all. Never have spoken with her. My only take on her, however, was watching the zoning meeting on the Cotler case.
Let me just brief you on that quickly. Cotler was a former councilman who built his second floor on his garage building illegally and beyond his approved original plans. Work was stopped and then the political machine let him keep it. (Actually, see Tom Gavin’s third floor, similar scenario) I won’t get started on my personal zoning experience. Let me just say my takeaway is, to be in with the favors and dirty deals, screams a lack of integrity.
Anyway, regarding Deb Bruynell. Go back to the Cotler case. November 19, 2020 and December 1, 2020, on youtube. She has someone with her in the room, on zoom, which is illegal. She is being told how to speak and how to vote. There was a complaint on the December video asking her to be removed because of it, and our land use attorney swore her back in saying she promised to basically be clean throughout the rest of the process. Well, by the time they got to vote, you hear an entire conversation of a man's voice telling her how to vote and for her to not give any explanation at all. I invite everyone to go watch those videos on youtube and see them for themselves. I know I am not voting someone in for any position after swearing under oath from being reprimanded to only do it again. It’s dirty, dishonest, and supported an illegal case to boot.
TIM SEXSMITH - I have to admit is like a heartache disappointment in a neighbor. This is a man I supported for council the first go around. I found him to be similar to Randy, simple and to the point, with an extra drop of kindness. However, the Lyin Larry debacle, which matched the digital fingerprint to his computer, as he did admit to… The serial OPRA requester disguised under Lyinlarry2021@gmail.com, in fact, came from his computer. He admitted it was him to Randy to then turn around and lie to the people. It stings. I don’t think he’s a bad guy. But there is absolutely no way I can vote him back in after that. It sits on a mound of lies and questions now without proper explanation and then to see him turn around on social media with his very telling meme innuendos and campaign posts. Even this morning another excuse in the paper, only makes the mound a mountain. Just sadly has no chance for my vote. His resignation and apology to the taxpayers would have been his best move. I believed he had it in him to do the right thing, but my hope candle flame is dimly lit these days.
MEREDITH DEMARCO - I don’t know her personally. I briefly met her once at an in-town event to support people to vote. She gave a small intro of herself. Sweet and kind. Nothing negative to say at all about her. She did explain she has had a political background since college and that was enough for me. I prefer non-political neighborly people fighting for the town. These days being in politics isn’t a positive for me at all.
The Mayor also has chosen her to be someone he supports and sadly that speaks volumes for me too. It may not be her choice, but it solidifies my decision.
I am very transparent about why I don't appreciate our Mayor. He has sent an email to his insiders saying Jane, Al, Randy, and John are not good for the town, but we all know they aren’t good for his pockets, which makes them the best fit for Bradley Beach! Follow the money folks. Attend the council meetings or watch on the owl zoom and you’ll get to see who’s who.
See you in the sand…or at Jane and Al’s meet and greet tonight,
Sept. 22, 6:30pm. 610 Main St.
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