The Hoboken Tax Reform Coalition
FY 2010 Budget Presentation (audio and Powerpoint)
HOBOKEN REVOLT
OUR MISSION AND OBJECTIVES
Mission
The mission of HOBOKEN REVOLT, a community-based organization, is:
- to ensure fiscal responsibility and accountability in Hoboken government;
- to reduce waste and eliminate mismanagement in government
- to encourage broad and open policy discussion between citizens and elected officials
- to establish a fair allocation of property taxes among all Hoboken property owners
Objectives
Drive a significant reduction in property taxes without compromising the safety and soundness of Hoboken.
- Set standards for smart PILOTs that improve the fiscal condition of the City.
- Remove the taxpayer guarantee to the Hoboken University Medical Center.
- Force the initiation of a property revaluation as per current law.
- Act as a fiscal watchdog / public advocate for the taxpayers of Hoboken.
Join the Fight!
Help us force change at City Hall. Please register by logging in (at the top right of the page) and participate in the discussion!
Steering Committee Members
Bo Dziman
Jackie Burton
Richard Pasquarelli
Scott Delea
Adrienne Choma
Valerie Pels
Donna Antonucci
Toni Tomarazzo
Eric Kurta
Tina Hahn
Sue Pregibon
Barbara Colegrove-Bravo
Leon Gold
Caleb McKenzie
Dave Kaplan
Randy Brummette
You may contact any member directly via the "Member" tab at the top of this page.
Photos
Guide to How Property is Valued for Property Tax Purposes.pdf
Guide to Tax Appeal Hearings.pdf
Property Tax Petition of Appeal.pdf
Property Tax Reductions for Vets_Seniors_Disabled.pdf
Table of Equalized Valuations 2008 Hudson County.pdf
Measures of Property Assessment Uniformity_ Coefficients of Deviation- Hudson County.pdf
Recent News!
"The State's excessive delay in releasing the police department audit is inexplicable and inexcusable. It is an affront to the principle of open government and
undermines the ability of our elected officials to take responsible steps toward right-sizing our budget. We ask that, consistent with your expressed commitment to fiscally responsible, honest and open government, you direct DCA to release the police department audit immediately and direct the state fiscal monitor not
to present the city council with the proposed police department labor contract, or finalize it, until the report is forthcoming and there is a reasonable opportunity to review it. Finally, whether or not the fiscal monitor has the legal authority to overrule the city council on this issue, to do so would effectively disenfranchise the voters of Hoboken. We ask that you consider instructing Ms. Tripodi to honor the decision of the city council on the contract issue." Read the complete letter and join the discussion here.
CITY BUDGET WORKSHOP!!!!
This Saturday, January 30th, 9:30am-5p City Hall.
The city council will be meeting with the city department directors to ask questions in regards to the budget. The public can attend but will not be provided the opportunity to speak. The Hoboken Revolt Steering Committee submitted the following questions to our council representatives. We strongly encourage all members to contact the council with the questions you want answered!
Mayor Zimmer Replies to Revolt's Request for Public Safety Audits (Jan 8, 2010)
"As you noted in your letter, I called for the release of the public safety audits early in 2009, and I am pleased to inform you that just this afternoon, State DCA Director Jacobbuci told me that the Police audit is in the final editing stage. She committed to provide the Police Audit to the City by January 18th. Once the City receives the document I will provide Police Chief Falco and Public Safety Director Alicea with one week to review the audit before it is released publicly." Read the complete letter here.
Hoboken Revolt Requests the Release of Public Safety Audits (Dec 26, 2009)
In a letter to Mayor Zimmer Hoboken Revolt requested the release of the Public Safety Audit conducted by State Monitor Judy Tripodi. The letter states "obtaining forensic and efficiency audits of city agencies and departments is an essential first step toward identifying cost savings, while ensuring that we continue to meet the needs of the community. Revolt encourages your administration to expedite the process of conducting audits and then promptly making the reports available for review by members of the public. Any completed audit reports should be released immediately to facilitate meaningful public discussion at the upcoming budget hearings." Read the complete letter here.
Letter Sent To Assemblywoman Joan Quigley In Support Of Legislation Making Union Contract Arbitration More Transparent and Balanced (Nov 19, 2009)
"It has come to our attention that there are two state legislature bills pertaining to arbitration reform currently sitting in the Committee of State Government since June of 2008. We ask that you bring these two bills to the floor for a vote in the
upcoming session of the legislature..."Click here to read PDF Version.
Hoboken Revolt Expresses Concerns To Fiscal Monitor and Gov. Corzine Over Union Contract Negotiations (Oct 9 2009)
Forum
In Case You Missed It: Councilman Lenz on Taxes 16 Replies
“I don’t think they were elected to reduce taxes.” - Councilman Michael Lenz, 01/30/10, referring to Mayor Dawn Zimmer and her council allies. Lenz dismissed campaign talk of significantly lower t…
Started by Red Elephant in General Topics. Last reply by Tony Soares 9 hours ago.
Questions from Hoboken Revolt for the City Budget Workshop: Saturday, January 30th 2010 3 Replies
CITY BUDGET WORKSHOP!!!! This Saturday, January 30th, 9:30am-5p City Hall. The city council will be meeting with the city department directors to ask questions in regards to the budget. The public…
Started by Administrator in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee. Last reply by Tax cut advocate 1 day ago.
Michael Lenz Answers Questions Submitted by the Public for the Budget Workshop. 2 Replies
Although he labels this "Interim Answers to Revolt from Michael Lenz", these were questions that were submitted by the public, not official questions asked by Hoboken Revolt, in prep for the Budget W…
Started by Donna Antonucci in General Topics. Last reply by SmartyJones Feb 7.
Star Ledger Endorses the Release of Hoboken Audits
http://blog.nj.com/njv_editorial_page/2010/02/hobo public safety audit: Release the findings immediatelyBy Star-Ledger Editorial Board/The Star-Led...February 05, 2010, 5:58AMIf Gov. Chris Christie w…
Tagged: christie, zimmer, audit
Started by Kristina Hahn in General Topics Feb 5.
HobokenRevolt is a waste of taxpayers time 6 Replies
You are all naive if you think you are trying some novel approach to the problem we have in this city.The only thing that has proven effective was the Boston tea party. If you don’t have the guts to…
Started by Incognito Smith in General Topics. Last reply by Robins Reef Feb 5.
Corzine's 11th Hour Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC) appointments - Stack watches idle and abstains on this important vote 2 Replies
What happened with the PERC nominations.... The Senate confirmed Adrienne Eaton, Paula Voos, and Sharon Krengel in the last day of Corzine's term to the Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC).…
Started by Donna Antonucci in General Topics. Last reply by Tony Soares Feb 5.
Mayor calls on State for release of Police Audit
In a blockbuster news conference held at City Hall this morning, Mayor Zimmer held the preliminary draft of the Public Safety Audit on the Hoboken Police Department and stated it had been in her poss…
Started by SmartyJones in General Topics Feb 3.
How to Reduce Health Care Costs. 26 Replies
The problem with healthcare in America is not that it’s bad or available, but rather the high cost that makes it unaffordable for 40 million Americans without it and more expensive for everyone else.…
Started by scott m siegel in General Topics. Last reply by scott m siegel Feb 2.
Revolt's Correspondence With Judy Tripodi Regarding the Release of the Audits 1 Reply
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2010 9:37 PMTo: Judy TripodiSubject: Re: Follow up Hi Judy-I saw something disturbing in this weekend's Hoboken Reporter and rather than assume it is true I am sending y…
Started by Richard Pasquarelli in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee. Last reply by scott m siegel Feb 2.
Open Letter To Governor Christie From Hoboken Revolt (January 28th, 2010) 6 Replies
January 27, 2010The Honorable Chris ChristieOffice of the GovernorPO Box 001Trenton, NJ 08625Dear Governor Christie:I am writing to you on behalf of the steering committee of Hoboken Revolt, a commun…
Tagged: hoboken, governor christie, audits
Started by Administrator in Communications from Revolt Steering Committee. Last reply by Toni Tomarazzo Feb 2.
Recognition
About
Events
Blog Posts
Ax the Open Space Tax
Posted by Red Elephant on February 5, 2010 at 1:30pm
HOBOKEN RENT CONTROL ORDINANCE SUBJECT OF CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
Posted by Ron SImoncini on February 3, 2010 at 5:34pm — 1 Comment
An open letter to all members of Hoboken Revolt:
Posted by James Vance on February 1, 2010 at 6:31pm — 17 Comments
Good Summary of Governor Christie's Education Subcommittee Report Released January 16th 2010
Posted by Scott Delea on January 29, 2010 at 1:40pm
Obama to New York: Drop Dead
Posted by Red Elephant on January 28, 2010 at 11:25am — 3 Comments
Hoboken for Haiti Relief - Concert Sunday at Maxwell's
Posted by SmartyJones on January 26, 2010 at 11:30pm
Chlorine in our water
Posted by Wendye Chaitin on January 25, 2010 at 11:32am — 1 Comment
Property Taxes
Posted by SmartyJones on January 24, 2010 at 1:18pm
Hudco Never Sleeps
Posted by SmartyJones on January 14, 2010 at 7:21pm
14th Street Viaduct Meeting Recap - 1/12/2009
Posted by Kurt Gardiner on January 13, 2010 at 5:33pm
St. Patrick's Day Poll - Hoboken 2010
Posted by Kurt Gardiner on January 13, 2010 at 5:30pm
Horse Sense: St. Patrick's Coming Titanic Disaster
Posted by SmartyJones on January 12, 2010 at 10:13am
Tax Reduction
Posted by James Vance on January 8, 2010 at 6:20pm
We have assumed control...we have assumed control.
Posted by SmartyJones on January 5, 2010 at 8:41pm
Federal Salaries courtesy of USA Today
Posted by scott m siegel on December 22, 2009 at 3:33pm
Fighting to ensure fiscal responsibility in Hoboken government and the fair allocation of property taxes among all property owners.
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