In part of his statement to MyCentraljersey.com, Woodbridge Councilman Kyle Anderson said:... "Let’s slow down and enjoy the ride.’’
Having just reviewed the DVD of Mr. Anderson's arrest and transport to Woodbridge department's HQ, it can be seen, sadly, that Mr. Anderson did not enjoy the ride!
It was Patch Woodbridge that first broke the story of the councilman's arrest. And despite the councilman’s stated believe in his post on Patch. com (and surely to his chagrin) that neither the Star-Ledger nor the Home News Tribune would run a story regarding his arrest, both news outlets did. Kudos to both news services for their follow up on the story.
For those who may have missed it, on December 4, 2012, Councilman Anderson, at the Woodbridge Town Council meeting, announced to those in attendance and to the TV 35 camera, that he had been arrested by the Woodbridge police. That arrest, for Contempt of Court- MV Violations, occurred on November 13, 2012. As the records indicate, the councilmen failed to pay a speeding ticket he received from another municipality in July 2012. After being arrested, the councilman was released after posting bail in the amount of $195.00.
While some may feel the councilman’s public admission of his arrest was an “upfront” thing to do, one can also wonder why the councilman did not make that announcement at the November 20th council meeting; just seven days after his arrest. Perhaps, once he became aware that news of his arrest was being looked into by those outside the McCormac administration, his December 4th forthcoming was a pre-emptive political ploy.
The genesis of the councilman’s legal entanglement and public embarrassment may have been a speeding ticket, but as the councilman stated to the press, he should be held to a higher standard. In his position as town councilman, a position that affords him the privilege of voting on local laws, regulations, administration expenditures, including the township’s $125,000,000 municipal budget, he is absolutely correct in that statement. Accordingly, the public has ever right to wonder if a person, in his high position, cannot handle his legal and financial affairs in a timely manner, how can he be trusted to handle theirs!
For the record, the DVD showing Mr. Anderson’s stop and arrest (which I will not make public) by members of the Woodbridge PD, shows that while those officers knew Mr. Anderson is a member of the Woodbridge Town Council, they, however reluctantly, did their sworn duty. In that connection, the residents of Woodbridge Township can and should take great pride in that part of their local government. This community has a PD to be proud of!
Aren't Hagerty and Robbins also Mac picks!
Mr. Anderson's cavalier treatment of a speedy ticket got him addressed. Hardly a fact he would use in an election campaign. Nor is it something the residents and voters of the community, a community he is sworn to serve, should ignore. People have a right to question the fact that if a person that votes on matters that affect their lives and finances cannot take care of his legal and financial obligations, how well is he handling theirs. It is not for me to forgive. It is, however, something that will be remembered as Mr. Anderson votes on matters before the town council.
I wonder how many times you log on to this page on a daily basis and read your own words over and over again before you even proceed to read the replies left by others. good luck
My heart, prayers and more are with all who have suffered from man-made and natural tragedies. I have seen them, first-hand, in many parts of the world. They never fail to touch my heart. I have never failed to respond, in the best way I could, to them. End of that story. Just imagine a society where non-elected people (citizens) could not hold their elected official accountable for their actions. If you can't, try living in Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the like, them get back to me
Obviously, going liberal has not improved your aim! How's that shift in political ideology working out for you these days?
While I believe a little "TEA" is good for all, one dosen't have to be a member of the Party to appreciate a cup of tea, on occasion. As to Ms. Ponce, tell her to add a choirs of "Hearts & Flowers" to her next post. Liberals love that so!