Wednesday, January 2, 2013
After one term, Paul Cordts is the latest incumbent to not be reelected for the fifth straight year
For the fifth year in a row, River Edge was force to say farewell to yet another incumbent that lost a reelection bid. Former Council President Paul Cordts stepped down from the council after a single term. Elected in 2009, the Republican local businessman and alum of Roosevelt School and River Dell Regional was twice named Council President, first in 2011 and then again in 2012. "This town hasn't reelected an incumbent since 2007 to the council," Councilman Alphonse Bartelloni said. The last incumbent to win an election was Mayor Margaret Watkins in 2007 when she beat Democratic challenger Mary Anne [Hone] Rush. "I'm not sure if it's because the town is searching for something. People were told for a long time that there would be this …
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
River Edge resident Ian Doris urges support of Republican slate Paul Cordts and Anthony Cappola for River Edge Council
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012
I am writing to support the candidacy of Paul Cordts and Anthony Cappola for River Edge Council. I have known Paul Cordts for many years and have been very impressed with his work and commitment as a Councilman. As a small business owner and family man, Paul understands from experience the impact local government has on our daily lives. His fiscal responsibility and common sense problem solving have benefitted our Town during his tenure as Councilman. Anthony Cappola has likewise impressed me with his willingness to serve his community and his genuine concern for the people of River Edge. Anthony also understands from his own business experience the crucial role of government and the important fiscal challenges facing our Town in this …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
2012 will mark Cordts' first attempt at reelection to the dais
Name : Mr. Paul Cordts Date of birth : 01 January 1970 Place of residence : River Edge Job titles held : Owner, Cordts Plumbing & Heating Employers : NA Party affiliation : Republican Running for a: Local office Running for position: River Edge Council Chamber/district: 38 Incumbent: Yes First elected: 10 November 2009 Previous elective offices : NA Unsuccessful bids for elective offices: NA Address Name : Jim Arakelian Title : Mr. Website : 4riveredge.org Twitter : www.https://twitter.com/4riveredge Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/pages/River-Edge-Republicans/130673190310254 Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/4RiverEdge Paul is a River Edge business owner who was born and raised in River Edge. He attended Roosevelt and River Dell …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
While the Oradell race is uncontested, three candidates square off in River Edge
For the second consecutive year there will be no change at the municipal level in Oradell as sitting council members Jim Koth and Donna Alonso will compete in an uncontested race for reelection. In neighboring River Edge, incumbent Council President Paul Cordts and councilman Anthony Cappola will face lone Democratic challenger Vito Acquafredda. Patch asked the candidates to answer questions about their education, work experience and previous political experience. Click on the links below to view their profiles. River Edge Vito Acquafredda Anthony Cappola Paul Cordts Oradell Donna Alonso Jim Koth
Fenway Kid
8:50 pm on Wednesday, January 2, 2013
I think you are right. But that doesn't explain this loss because Paul Cordts was a major factor in forging a working relationship with all members of the Council. Let's hope the new members can serve as ably and as professionally as Paul did. more ›