Photo: Councilman Tavarez receives recognition from Chi Upsilon Sigma Sorority Sister Luzzairy Rodriguez
Ewing, NJ – 5th Ward Councilman Julio Tavarez took part in Chi Upsilon Sigma’s 14th Annual Minority Achievement Conference - Securing Our Future: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders at The College of New Jersey. The conference provided various workshops to minority students. Councilman Tavarez facilitated the workshop on Self Empowerment.
“Securing Our Future: Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders,” would have not been the same without the workshop Councilman Tavarez facilitated.” Stated Conference Coordinator Clasissa Espinoza. Ms. Espinoza added, “Councilman Tavarez made many people think and his words of empowerment put into play the message of our conference! He was the favorite speaker for many of the attendants.
Paterson, NJ – Councilman at Large Rigo Rodriguez and 5th Ward Councilman Julio Tavarez collaboratively held a meeting at City Hall on Friday, November 7, 2008 at the City Council Chambers to discuss proposed changes to Chapter 291, entitled “Junkyards” in the code of the City of Paterson. The amendment would require the business owners to place a “hold” on certain metals that are purchased from individuals and that those individuals provide legitimate forms of ID when conducting business.
“The concept of this meeting is to assure that we hear from the owners of the junkyards because they are the ones that are going affected the most by this amendment .” Stated Councilman Rodriguez. “I think we were successful at listening to what the owners of the various establishments had to say and we will take their comments into account while we continue to mold this ordinance.” added Councilman Julio Tavarez who is working cooperatively with Councilman Rodriguez to assure that the ordinance is the product not only of the council, but business owners as well. Continue reading »
As November 4th rolls around the corner and the culmination of this historic election gets closer, I continue to ask myself “what are the most important issues to me as a voter?” There are so many that sometimes I get dizzy while trying to discern between what is important and urgent and what is not important or urgent. But decisions must be made and we all must do our own pros and cons analysis as to who would best represent our interests after being elected or re-elected to office.
Paterson man sweeping neighborhood clean
By ALEXANDER MacINNES, STAFF WRITER
Paterson resident’s one-man crusade to keep city clean may — officials hope — be rubbing off
PATERSON — It’s 4:50 a.m. and the lights in Michael Wilson’s two-family home on East 22nd Street are among the few burning in a city largely asleep.
Ten minutes later, Wilson lumbers down his front porch in a zip-up sweatshirt, left open, and an army-green winter hat. He’s ready to work for an hour, cleaning up after others, before he leaves at 6 a.m. for his job.
A truck driver who delivers Dumpsters to construction sites during the day, Wilson, 52, has spent the last two years sweeping up the city streets — a one-man public works department for a neighborhood he still loves after 44 years.
“It makes you feel good when you come home from work and don’t see no damn garbage around,” Wilson said Thursday. “That’s the way it should be.”
What started as something to do while walking his German shepherd, Spider, has grown into a grass-roots campaign, with Wilson spending his own money for curb-side garbage cans and public awareness signs imploring others to “Please, Help Keep Paterson Clean.” Continue reading »
The statewide Latino rally for this year’s campaign will be on Wednesday, October 29th at 6pm at the Robert Treat Hotel. This will also be a great opportunity to rally for Obama for President and our local Latino candidates. Our community’s vote will determine so many races this year that it is important that we speak with one voice. Also, we are asking any PACs or organization that would like to have their banner up at the event please let me know ASAP. With your help, our community’s voice will be heard.
WHAT: LATINOS FOR OBAMA RALLY featuring US Senator Robert Menendez
WHEN: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 6pm Sharp
WHERE: Robert Treat Hotel, 50 Park Place, Newark, NJ
NOTE: **Open press**
For Immediate Release: October 24, 2008
Contacts:
Frank Argote-Freyre, Director, — 908-670-0552
Angel Matos, Secretary, — 732-213-6370
The Latino Leadership Alliance of New Jersey (Monmouth Chapter) today came out in support of a rally in front of the office of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office to protest her application to the federal government for the controversial 287g program.
A press conference and rally is scheduled for Monday October 27, 2008 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 50 East Main Street in Freehold. Two alliance organizations – Casa Freehold and United Day Laborers of Freehold – are helping to organize the event under the leadership of the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. Continue reading »
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The Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR) is pleased to announce that The Honorable Julio Tavarez, 5th Ward Councilman for the City of Paterson, will speak at the DANR 11th Annual National Conference in Providence, RI, October 10-12, 2008.
Councilman Tavarez will address participants at the DANRYouth Initiative event during the DANR 11th Annual Conference’s welcoming reception at the City Hall of Providence on Friday, October 10th. He will also greet students and participants at the Next Generation Youth Leadership Workshop to take place on Saturday, October 12th from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the site of the conference. In addition to addressing the youth, Councilman Tavarez will participate as a panelist in the workshop titled “Bridging the Digital Divide: Tools to Improve the Quality of Life Through Technology” to explain how he and his team relied on technology to win a council seat in Paterson, NJ.
“It is a great honor to have Councilmember Tavarez speak at our youth event titled Dominicanos Al Estilo Professional and at the Next Generation Youth Leadership Workshop,” said Amaris Guzman, Co-Chair of the DANR Youth Initiative. “Councilman Tavarez has been a strong advocate for the youth and on issues that are important to the Dominican community.” Continue reading »
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