On the upcoming election

On April 16, 2010, in Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

Sometimes we lose perspective on what our civic responsibility is when we vote not just thee upcoming election but all elections. I leave it to our second President to remind us -
“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.” – John [...]

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Camden Mayor Dana Redd considers homeless summit, citywide cleanup, wellness campaign | – NJ.com

On March 31, 2010, in From the Web, Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

Camden Mayor Dana Redd considers homeless summit, citywide cleanup, wellness campaign | – NJ.com.
We here at bcal usually just scour the web to find information that we think would be useful to the people of Bayonne and the citizenry as a whole.  This story caught my eye so I felt compelled to comment. My time in the legislature has made me [...]

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Health Care and Joe Vitale

On March 8, 2010, in Current Events, Health, Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

There are many voices in the senate and its easy for one to get lost in the crowd. However I would like to highlight one Senator who I think deserves to not only have his voice heard but to be applauded for his tireless effort in his efforts in reforming health care in our state. [...]

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2 bills of note up in committiee today

On March 4, 2010, in Current Events, Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

I have to say that one of the most ardent advocates for their constitutions and for good common sense legislation is Senator Ron Rice from Essex below is an example of such legislation. Also although I wasn’t an aide in the legislature when Senator Stack became a Senator I would him in the same category, [...]

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The bipartisan assembly leadership

On February 3, 2010, in Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

I listened to the the assembly hearings and I came away with a sense of pride in being a resident of our state. I applaud the bipartisan assembly leadership for holding the hearings. Being a skeptic I assumed that this would be a dog and pony show, but for the many residents who [...]

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Happy New Years

On January 1, 2010, in Current Events, mobile post, by BCAL

Here’s to great 2010

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State of the Legislature

On November 7, 2009, in mobile post, by BCAL

Now that the election results are in and we have a new legislature, We are curious to see how people voted and what they voted for. We are not asking of course for who you voted for but what made you pull the lever for that particular candidate we would love to hear back either [...]

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Former Governor Brendan Byrne thinks Chris Daggett can win!

On October 28, 2009, in Current Events, mobile post, by BCAL

In an interview with NJN the former governor told Kent Monahan that he thought gubernatorial Candidate Chris Daggett could win the election.  Adding to the ever growing sentiment that Mr. Daggett is a viable candidate and could change the state’s reputation of corrupt two party systems that anoint candidates, leaving voters with limited options, if [...]

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JAMES A. MAHON

On October 23, 2009, in Bayonne Event, Jim Dugan, Jr., mobile post, by BCAL

Jim, was one of the most decent caring and honest people I have ever met, my time with him in city hall is time I will cherish. His wise counsel, and entertaining stories as well as his love for the city are all things that will always be with me. below is the information about [...]

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