Born in Paterson, Father Robert Wagner started in the mail room and later became a tax expert at US Trust Co. Mother, Irene Brino, worked an assembly line to save for my college. She received a GED at the age of 40
Married to the same wonderful man, actor-writer, Paul Mantell, since 1978
Mother of two terrific sons, Clay and Matt- both college students (Rider and Rollins)
A sample of Cost-Effective, Creative School Solutions:
End Textbook Treachery:
In NJ, the average textbook - even for 2nd and 3rd grade ones - costs over $50! This is a sweet deal for publishers, and a bad deal for taxpayers. There is no reason why NJ cannot use its purchasing power to offer school systems a range of book choices at more favorable prices. This should be required by law.
Take advantage of ready made, high quality creative programs that engage kids in learning. Ex. Wise World Schoolsprogram, created by the Peace Corps for cost-free use in homeland schools.
End administrative bloat in our schools: There is no reason why school administrators need to be earning "CEO" salaries of $200,000. or more. Schools are public non-profit entities, not corporate profit entities.
Use arts in education, a cost-effective tool to engage students in cross-curriculum learning, boost creativity and critical thinking.
Teach more real life skills to kids of all ability levels.
Bring back Civics! NJ cannot afford continuing ignorance about the governmental process.
A new manadatory course for high school students: Your Financial Future to teach students to earn, manage and save money.
Get junk food out of schools - it's a proven way to boost school performance.
Physical Empowerment Training: a 3 hour training will dramatically reduce bullying, fear, and prevent date rape incidents far into the future.
This Hart Won't Break
Please come again.
Thank you for caring about good government!
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Gladys and Alfred, of Montville
Democracy is not something we have; It's something we have to do!
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Kate McCabe
Oct. 22 Join Avery, Kate, and the Meakem, Muller, Ziontz team Pompton Lakes team for brunch with Congressman Bill Pascrell (Avery's HS history teacher) 10:30AM Details to follow....RSVP 973-492-3404
Oct. 18 (raindate 19) Rally for CHILDREN'S HEALTH in Morris Plains - Begin 11AM, end 12noon We will focus on the cost of toxic pollution and the need to reduce it. Pregnant women, families welcome - contactKaren 973-492-3404
Avery Hart Biographical Information
With Assemblywoman Joan Quigley, head of NJ Homeland Security
10/18
Press conference - rally for Child Health and the need to remove diesel soot from schoolbuses. Since the rally, our opponents now claim to support legislation that they voted against on June 27! Press
Oct. 28 Halloween Happening Tonight Hart - McCabe - Wefer welcome Special Guest: USRep. Frank Pallone 8PM - 11PM in Kinnelon #10 Wood Chase Lane, 973-492-1497
(23N to Boonton to l. on Brook Valley,
l. onto Wood Chase Trick or Treat Contributions gratefully accepted: $10 - $1000.
11/4 Press Conference re: 'Citizen's Choice' Hart's plan for NJ property tax reform. See Daily Record write up, Sat 11/5: Hart Plan Gives Voters a Say
As realists, Kate McCabe and I knew that we faced tough odds in our race for the Assembly. But we also knew that our effort to advance democracy in our area was the right thing to do. I am proud that almost 40% of 26th district voters selected us for their Assembly representatives. This was the highest percentage of votes for democrats in the history of the district - a rise of 9 percentage points over the best of previous contests. Our votes cost us $1 each. Our opponents votes cost them about $110. each. In addition, DeCroce and Pennachio lost about 10,000 votes from the last comparable race, and we challengers gained about 6000. It wasn't enough to get us to Trenton but our efforts will bring victory closer for the next candidates who stand up for clean, open government in the 26th.
For me personally the campaign was a time of growth and discovery, an experience of living on the upside of personal power, a chance to shed light on dark places, and to publicly take action, stand up, and speak out for the values that I believe will lead to a healthier, happier society. Along the campaign trail I met truly awesome people, many who I will cherish for life. You who are reading may very well be one of them: If so, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for accompanying me on this amazing journey.
#1 Our campaign's Child Health Rally forced our opponents to drop their resistance to the November Diesel Fuel Ballot initiative that they voted against in June. After we showed up in front of their offices with little children, an analytic chemist, a doctor, and letter from a learning disabilities expert, they reversed their position on the bill. They could no long spin hot-air excuses for failing to protect our precious children's health.
#2 Even though our opponents only agreed to one debate we pushed them into 2 more. (Ah, were they only better attended!)
What We Accomplished
#3 We pointed out to Chilton Hospital that giving incumbents a free 35,000 piece mailing was fundamentally unfair and wrong for democracy. The hospital did the right thing and cancelled the mailing with the words, "You gave us food for thought." Because of that, the next fight will be a little fairer.
#4 We raised the quality of civic dialogue bypublicly calling attention to our opponents' childish and negative manner of communication. After an essay and letter to the editor about their rude talk, they began expressing themselves more like respectful adults in the public arena.
#5 We encouraged others to stand up and speak out for clean, open government. We encouraged the political participation of women, and outsiders, in many different roles.
#6 We presented sensible, innovative ideas, like "Citizen's Choice Tax Reform Plan" and many others.
ONWARD!
I intend to keep working for reduction of toxic pollution, the preservation of open space, for cleaner air and water, clean government, and a more humane society. Thanks to the campaign, I have made many important contacts. To you who are reading this message, no matter what your political persuasion, I hope we can work together for good.
