Bergen County and NJ District 5 Advocates

The Koontz, Durfee, Patrick, “Pro-Active Team For 37”, will protect the Bill of Rights

June 16, 2021June 16, 2021D37_2021

The Koontz, Durfee, Patrick, “Pro-Active Team For 37”, will protect the Bill of Rights, against ALL enemies, foreign and domestic. The audacity of our government employees to consider maintaining a list of so-called “extremist” organizations. Of course the “One-Party” ruling class cleared this bill out of committee. Rest assured that our team will protect your voice and will never be watered down or stifled by ludicrous bills such as A-5790.

On behalf of her party and Governor Phil Murphy, Democrat Assemblywoman Angela McKnight (D-Hudson) recently proposed bill number A-5790 which “requires the Attorney General to establish and maintain a domestic extremist organization database.” Yesterday, the bill cleared the Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee, which is chaired by Assemblywoman McKnight.

Under A-5790, you don’t need to be convicted of a crime to become a target and end up on a list of extremists – a public list, accessible by potential employers, neighbors, and such. Under McKnight’s bill, merely the accusation that you might “commit or plan” a crime “motivated by a political or ideological viewpoint” is enough.

Koontz reports “On Voter Integrity, 2020 Election”.

June 10, 2021June 11, 2021D37_2021

He cites legitimate concerns for New Jersey on voting fraud and elections that could be compromised, “Voter ID is the Answer”.

With an ongoing concern on the voting integrity in the 2020 Election, and a recent audit of the Maricopa County Arizona vote totals, (authorized and approved by the State Legislation and Arizona Court,) could generate a result that proves a different winner in the 2020 Presidential Election. New Jersey has had a history of voter fraud and irregularities in its cities including Paterson. The national issues now raise concerns and bring a need for solutions. In addition, New Jersey contracts with Dominion Voting Systems which are in question, hackable and could compromise any election. Koontz’s report will shed light on our most valuable right, our sacred right to vote.

The solution is Voter ID or the use of an existing photo ID, like the drivers license, to verify registered voters. Koontz concludes that universal mail-in voting without ID verification must not be allowed. Koontz also supports Election Day voting not extending beyond the date of the election. Mail in voting should be restricted to thirty days before election and dated by the U.S.P.S. as proof of date. He says these rules are simple and backed by the Carter/Baker Report of 2005.

As a Trouble Shooter for nine years with Board of Elections Bergen County, I am pleased to report our team in Hackensack led by retiring Patricia DiCostanzo, Superintendent, is excellent. Thanks Patty for your service!

District 37 Candidates, Koontz, Durfee and Patrick endorse Diversity to Excellence Project.

June 10, 2021June 26, 2021D37_2021

Senate candidate Mike Koontz and Assembly candidates, Edward Durfee and Perley Patrick, have outlined a community outreach project they call Diversity to Excellence. This is a focused policy that can fast track all residents, with greater concerns for young adults, to a life that has meaning; especially for those that have a history of human inequities and misfortunes.

The 37th district has a most diverse community which we believe is our strength. Our community is a microcosm of the country made up of African Americans, Asian Americans, Caucasian Americans, Latino Americans and many more ethic groups and those with alternative life styles.

When elected, we will establish an outreach program with community participation starting with 6 members from each municipality including one team leader appointed by the committee that can collaborate with our district 37 legislative office to establish solutions for the concerns in each of our 13 towns. This would include a handbook of all the available services and opportunities in our district, county, state and federal government including contact names and programs with a policy that will fast track citizens for help and success by a proactive approach, merit based and district support system that actually can gain results. It’s as simple as connecting the dots. We will stress higher education, technical schooling, after school training, tutoring, crisis management, mentoring, sports and health within a safe environment to excel in your community.

Financing is of great importance and we will encourage both government agencies and the private sector to pitch in with both budgetary allotments and donations. This will get the funds to those that most need the help, encourage a willingness to excel and then in turn help others. “What a great idea”, says Koontz, unity in every corner of our communities. With mentoring in every category and a mission to empower each individual, I call it unconditional empowerment and entrepreneurship by becoming part of the private sector either as an owner or qualified employee.

The “Contract With 37” team say, “If you give us the opportunity to serve, we will create the opportunities that will make our district a beam of light that sets the example for others. Help us to help you.”

Support “Diversity to Excellence”.