Last time you invited us to an event it became a bashing session against the Governor. Nothing bi partisan at that meeting. This is nothing but a big government, more taxes, hate anyone who disagrees with you meeting

Mr. Parson--The June meeting you refer to was openly advertised as a forum to address the persistent state underfunding of Bloomfield public schools. According to New Jersey's Office of Legislative Services, Bloomfield schools over the past three years have been underfunded by the state by nearly $18 million. Had the Governor's most recent budget passed intact, the district, by 2017, would have fallen another $13.2 million short of the funds the state itself says the district needs to help students reach state-mandated academic standards. (Their rules, not ours.) The lost money would have to come from local property taxes. Thankfully our lobbying efforts helped prevent that from happening. Bloomfield's per pupil cost is already among the lowest in the state. Given the choice of going after the state for our fair share of school funding, further increasing property taxes or decimating our schools, we opted for the first. Our public schools, the bedrock of Democracy, are populated by children whose parents come from ALL political persuasions and I for one will unapologetically fight to protect funding for that education. The September 30 meeting will be attended by Democrats, Republicans, Independents and Green Party members, as well as scores of clergy of unknown political affiliation. Why don't you come down to Edison on the 30th to test your theory. It's free and open to the public--and a place to speak your own truth. Hope to see you there.