To the Editor:
This is addressed to intelligent Bayonne Third Ward voters, who may have received (as did we) an anonymous flyer about our city councilman, Gary La Pelusa. While this type of negative flyer is typical of Bayonne/Hudson County politics, we want to emphasize the following:
The flyer is anonymous. The cowards who wrote it do not have the courage to stand behind their words. Most likely they do not have any real convictions, except to get their guy elected and smear the reputation of the other guy.
The allegations in the flyer are confusing or just plain silly. For example, one of the “crimes” noted was that Councilman La Pelusa appeared in photographs with people the authors do not like. It is Gary’s job to gather all necessary information in order to make sound decisions and respond to constituent issues as they arise. We are very glad that Gary is willing to meet with everyone and hear them out. Only in this way will the Third Ward be represented fairly on important issues.
We know Gary LaPelusa’s record well. He has been our councilman for many years and has always given generously of his time to address our concerns and those of many others.
The goal of the flyer is clearly to discourage people from voting. We hope that you will vote in the May 8 election, and that you consider giving Councilman Gary La Pelusa your vote.
GEORGE DRUMAN & DONNA FARINA
