More importantly, [residents] are fed up with a city that works only for the interests of the politicians, not the people.

We will be the voice of the people, who right now have no voice in how our city is governed. I encourage everyone in this city who desires a better life for their family to join us on May 9 in fighting for a change in government.

The mayor is [taking] money from our schoolchildren to pay for jobs for his friends. With an elected school board answerable to the voters, our children will get a better education.

We know we face a daunting task to try to beat an entrenched political machine, but we also know that there are a growing number of people in this city who are fed up with the policies and practices of the current administration.

I am running with four very special and dedicated people, who are willing to invest the time and the effort to make Union City a better place. We will make all our decisions as a team.

The loud voices, punchy arguments and simple headlines from governments, politicians and anti-immigration groups will often be easier to hear. The other side has a harder job, because theirs is the more sophisticated argument, offering humane, progressive and enlightened policies in the midst of an emotional debate.