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ELECTIONS 2008 70 ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS ROBERT AGRESTA Republican Twenty-five year old Robert Agresta has ERIC PETRONE Republican As a life-long resident, 28 year old Eric lived Englewood Cliffs his entire life. After graduating from Dwight Englewood in 2001 and Fordham University in 2005, Agresta attended Petrone is a product of the Englewood Cliffs school system. He graduated from Northeastern University in Boston with a BA. in political science and is currently studying for his Master's degree in political science. Petrone is a self-employed He and Agresta had continuously talked about running, and this year seemed like a good time because they believe the national election will draw a bigger voter turn out.

According to Petrone, the property taxes in Englewood Cliffs went up 30-60 percent in one year and there has been a 33 percent budget increase over the past four years. He believes there is a good amount of spending going on that is "fiscally irresponsible," and he wants to change that. Petrone said that with the present entirely democratic Council, there is no system of checks and balances and little debate over any issues. He would like to promote discussion among members of the Borough Council and provide oversight to residents about different issues that arise within the town. Agresta's main motivation for running for Council is to be more involved in his community and to incorporate a two-party system in Englewood Cliffs.

He also believes that a transparent, open government is needed so taxpayers can see where their money is being spent. A budget cut in the first year of serving is an additional goal. As a "fiscally oriented conservative," he wants to bring excessive spending to a minimum and allow decisions made by the Council to be heard via different mediums, especially the Internet. With those outlets, the Council will be aware of citizens' oppositions and be better prepared for discussion among individuals in the Borough. 'i A the National Automo- bile Dealers Association HJH Dealer Academy for a one-year executive management program.

He has worked at Benzel-Busch Motor Car Corp. since his freshmen year of college and has moved up to assistant vice president of the corporation. real estate developer in a family run business. Petrone said he is running for Borough Council for a variety of reasons. Although he has always been interested in politics, he really "generated a passion for it in college." PAT DRIMONES Democrat Incumbent As a lifelong resident of Englewood Cliffs, Pat Drimones is presently serving her fourth term on the Bor In-Home Therapy, Evaluations, and Play Groups ABA Therapy Specializing in Children on the Autistic Spectrum Improve language skills "talking understanding following direction Improve cognitive skills "completing puzzles matching sequencing Improve self-help skills "dressing lacing buttoning 1 Play Croups designed to enhance social skills: focusing on sharing, taking turns language development during play with peers.

Jill Sheinbaum, MS, Ed 201 -446-4208 ough Council. She and her husband, George are the parents of three children who all attended Englewood Cliffs public schools and are now members of the Englewood Cliffs Volunteer Fire Department. Her husband, George, is the Fire Chief in the borough. Drimones graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angles and went on to receive a BA. in education from Jersey City State College and an M.A.

in social work from Kean University. She worked as a special education teacher at Catholic Community Services in Newark before becoming a social worker and Director of Special Services in the Ridgefield school system. Drimones is the liaison between the Council and the Ambulance Corps, Environ NICK'S KITCHEN CABINETS, INC. "Our 39th Year of Service in This Area" mental Commission and Building Department. In addition, she is the representative to the Planning and School boards.

According to Drimones, she and Lynn Norton want to "continue the progress they have been making during their many years on Council." Under their leadership, Englewood Cliffs maintains one of the lowest tax rates in Bergen County. They are presently leading the charge to have the state authorize a reassessment of residential property values next year to reflect new market conditions. Drimones and Norton have also worked with the local ambulance corps to increase services for the borough and have implemented a contract with Holy Name Hospital to ensure daytime ambulance coverage. Both of these were done at no additional cost to taxpayers. QJJ1 "For People Who Demand More Than Just Boxes On The Wall" Nick's Kitchen Cabinets offers the ultimate in high quality custom cabinetry, with unique and exclusive features designed to satisfy your discriminating taste.

Featuring Custom Cabinetry 71 New Milford Avenue, Dumont, New Jersey 201-384-7419 nt'l LYNN NORTON Democrat Incumbent Serving her second full term on the Borough Council, Lynn Norton is a lifelong resident of Englewood Cliffs. She and her husband, Jonathan, have two sons who are both members of the Englewood Cliffs Volunteer Fire Department and attended Englewood Cliffs public schools and Dwight Englewood School. Jonathan volunteers in recreation programs and ran the soccer program for two years. Norton holds a BA. from Rutgers University and an MBA from Emory University.

She is a certified public accountant and worked for an international accounting firm for 14 years before becoming a consultant to Goodwear Shoe Company. Norton said she hopes to continue the progress made during her past two terms as cost effectively as possible. Visit the new the best of Bergen County, every day! During her terms, she has expanded recreational opportunities for residents. She and Drimones fought for recreation soccer, basketball and baseball programs for children ages 3-18 and created a soccer tots program for 3 and 4 year olds. Norton and Drimones also worked to expand the summer camp program and created the afternoon summer camp at North Cliff.

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