Jobs

John knows that a stable employment is the basis for self sustainability, growth and family structure.  John voted to support Paid leave, Living wages and approved an Anti-Wage Theft Ordinance.  We live in a tough economy where many of the manufacturing jobs of Newark’s past which fueled its highest population growth have disappeared. John’s goal is to use city resources like Newark Works, Newark Workforce Investment Board (WIB), NAN Tech World on Hawthorne Ave. and Training Recreation Education Center (TREC) on Ludlow St. to provide the best opportunity for increased employment of South Ward and Citywide residents. The Bergen Lyons Clinton Special Improvement District (BLCSID) will improve quality of life, beautification and security along a large South Ward corridor.  This will enhance commerce for small community businesses to foster their growth towards increased employment opportunities.

Public Education

John received a Juris Doctorate in Law from Rutgers – Newark and an English Degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta.  John believes that education is the key to survival in the modern world.  Lack of education leads to fewer opportunities in a person’s lifestyle and employment choices.

In Newark’s South Ward, our Traditional schools have been placed in disarray due to an ill-conceived reorganization plan which brought in many charter schools but did not allow sufficient community input.  We must now unite to reinvest in proper planning and curriculum within our school district as we come out of State Control.  Looking ahead to Local Control, John will continue to work closely with the community and educators to insure the best quality of education for our youth who are our future.