CONGRESSWOMAN WATSON-COLEMAN MOBILE OFFICES INFORMATION

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman

12^th District, New Jersey

850 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 201

Ewing, NJ  08530

www.watsoncoleman.house.gov

PHONE (609) 883-0026                                                                                      FAX (609) 883-2093

Please join us at any of Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman’s upcoming Mobile Offices.  We invite anyone who needs assistance with a federal agency to stop by; no appointment is necessary.

South Brunswick Public Library

Thursday, July 23, 2015 - 4:00pm

110 Kingston Lane

Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852

East Brunswick Public Library

Thursday, August 20, 2015 - 4:00pm

2 Jean Walling Civic Center

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Monroe Public Library

Thursday, September 10, 2015 - 4:00pm

4 Municipal Plaza

Monroe, NJ 08831

Old Bridge Public Library

Monday, September 28, 2015 - 4:00pm

1 Old Bridge Plaza

Old Bridge, NJ 08857

Ewing Public Library

Thursday, October 8, 2015 - 4:00pm

61 Scotch Road

Ewing, NJ 08628

Franklin Public Library

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 4:00pm

484 DeMott Lane

Franklin, NJ 08873

Lawrence Public Library

Thursday, November 12, 2015 - 4:00pm

2751 Brunswick Pike

Lawrenceville, NJ 08645

Bound Brook Public Library

Thursday, November 19, 2015 - 4:00pm

402 East High Street

Bound Brook, NJ 88805

Green Bill to Clarify Law Concerning Homeowners Associations in Planned Real Estate Developments Gains Assembly OK

 

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July 1, 2015		Majority Press Office 609-847-3500

 

Green Bill to Clarify Law Concerning Homeowners Associations in Planned Real Estate Developments Gains Assembly OK

 

            (TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assemblyman Jerry Green, chair of the Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee, to modify regulations regarding planned real estate developments and homeowners associations recently received approval from the General Assembly.

            Green cited recent court decisions as the motive for sponsoring the legislation this session and indicated a need for clarification and adjustment to the laws in this area.

            “Access to meetings, records and information on ownership is the right of every homeowner in these communities,” said Green (D-Middlesex/Somerset/Union). “This bill would help to ensure homeowners remain clear on their investment and have a seat at the table when decisions are made for their communities.”

The legislation (A-469) would make several modifications to the laws which regulate planned real estate developments and the homeowners associations formed to manage the commonly-owned property in such communities. The bill would prohibit the mere titling of common property in the name of the association from being construed as diminishing the ownership interests of unit owners in the common or shared elements and facilities of a planned community.

In addition, the measure would require that common property ownership interest be equal proportionately to the obligation of each unit owner to pay for the maintenance of the common property, and that the sum of the common property interests in the community is not to exceed 100 percent.

The bill also would require membership in the homeowners association to be inherent for a purchaser of a home in such a planned community. Under the bill’s provisions, standards are set for homeowners associations concerning access to records and elections of members to the governing board of an association. The legislation also eliminates closed-meeting working sessions of an association's governing board to reflect the similar law currently applicable to public governing bodies and provides for a recall procedure which would authorize the removal of elected governing board members.

The bill would direct the Commissioner of Community Affairs, which provides oversight to the associations, to distribute guidelines on the election procedures and to promulgate, within 60 days, any rules or regulations that may be necessary to effectuate the provisions.

The bill, which was approved 71-4-2 on Thursday, awaits Senate consideration.

Snaps Shots of Union County's Democratic Reorganization Meeting

 

 

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Assembly Democratic Legislation to Reform NJ’s Expungement Laws Continues Advancing

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June 10, 2015		Majority Press Office 609-847-3500

 

Assembly Democratic Legislation to Reform NJ’s Expungement Laws Continues Advancing

 

(TRENTON) – Legislation sponsored by Assembly Democrats Jerry Green, Grace L. Spencer, Reed Gusciora, Gordon Johnson, John F. McKeon, Thomas Giblin, Benjie Wimberly, Charles Mainor and Annette Quijano to reform New Jersey’s expungement laws was approved earlier this week by a Senate panel.

The bill (A-206-471-1663-2879-3060-3108) would reduce the statutory waiting period for an expungement of a criminal conviction from 10 years to five years from the date of the person’s last conviction, payment of fine, satisfactory completion of probation or parole, or release from incarceration, whichever is later. In the case of a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense, the waiting period would be reduced from five years to three years. Individuals with a criminal conviction or a conviction for a disorderly persons or petty disorderly persons offense would have to apply for an expungement to the Superior Court in the county where the conviction was adjudged.

“Expungement offers an incentive against recidivism. It gives people who currently have little chance of finding legal employment the opportunity to leave past mistakes behind them, find a job and be productive,” said Green (D-Middlesex/Somerset/Union). “The fact of the matter is, the system is working against those individuals who have served their time and want to change and do better.”

Union County is More Unified Than Ever

Assemblyman Jerry Green and Fanwood Mayor Colleen Mahr

Photo credit: Max Pizzaro, PolitickerNJ

 

I want to thank everyone who supported my nomination for another two years as Chairman of the Union County Democratic Committee. I want to also express gratitude to my Vice Chair, Colleen Mahr, for her leadership and commitment to our party.

 

These past two years have brought tremendous successes for Democrats in Union County. It has been my honor to lead Democrats to victory, especially this past week during the 2015 primary race.

 

In Union County, Democrats are winners. We share strong values and deep-seated beliefs in the objectives we want to achieve for the people we represent. We are a county that is more unified than ever thanks to our elected officers and our base of supporters and volunteers. 

 

Once again, thank you for your continued confidence in me to lead the Union County Democratic Party. Congratulations and good wishes to all Democrats, from Elizabeth to Plainfield and across Union County, who have been recently elected to represent the good people of New Jersey.

 

Sincerely,

 

      

Chairman, Union County Democratic Committee

 

Where do you vote?

If you are a registered voter in Union County and plan to vote at the polls, you must vote at your assigned polling location on Election Day.  The location of your polling place is listed on the sample ballot you received in the mail. This page is updated on a monthly basis and it is suggested to check this page before going out to vote to ensure you view the most up-to-date data. For your convenience, please visit follow the steps below. Should you have further questions, contact the Board of Elections directly at 908-527-4123 for assistance. 

Step 1 – Find out what ward and district you reside in. Click here.  We suggest you use the search feature to help find your ward and district easier.

Step 2– After finding your ward and/or district number, click here to find the address of your polling place location.  All Union County polling sites are ADA Compliant.
 

Hoy es Dia de Elecciones.

Charles Eke para concejal de Plainfield, Jerry Green para Asambleísta y 

Steve Hockaday para concejal de Plainfield. 

Queridos amigos, hoy es día de elecciones en Nueva Jersey. Les pido su voto para los Demócratas de la Columna A. Los sitios de votación pueden cambiar con frecuencia. Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor llame al número 908-380-5619. Tenemos un gran orgullo de representar a la comunidad Hispana del Distrito 22. Gracias por su apoyo!

- Asambleísta Jerry Green