Time for Change: Supporting Hector & Alonso’s Vision for Union City

Union City stands at a pivotal moment. For decades, Mayor Brian Stack has held a unique concentration of power, simultaneously serving as mayor, state senator, and chairman of the judiciary committee. This accumulation of roles raises serious concerns about the balance of power and the health of our local democracy.

Critics argue that such consolidation can lead to unchecked authority and potential misuse of resources. For instance, allegations have surfaced regarding the use of substantial state aid in ways that may prioritize political interests over community needs. North Bergen Mayor Nicholas Sacco himself has highlighted concerns about the allocation of over $300 million in state aid, suggesting it supports a political machine rather than directly benefiting residents (source).

Moreover, the Union City Board of Education has faced scrutiny over its employment practices. While the board emphasizes hiring qualified professionals, questions remain about the potential for political patronage and the creation of positions that serve political allies instead of the students and families they are meant to help (source).

In light of these concerns, the campaign of Hector and Alonso offers a refreshing and necessary alternative. Their Property Tax Stabilization Plan aims to bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to our local governance. Key proposals include:

Capping Property Taxes for Seniors: Implementing a system where seniors’ property taxes are set at 4% of their personal income, providing financial relief and stability. Independent Audits: Mandating nonpolitical audits of municipal and school board budgets to identify and eliminate waste and political patronage. Purchasing Cooperatives: Encouraging municipalities to buy in bulk through state-designated vendors, reducing costs and minimizing the influence of campaign contributions on purchasing decisions. Consolidation of Services: Promoting the merging of redundant municipal services to streamline operations and reduce unnecessary taxpayer burdens.

Most notably, Hector and Alonso’s clear message for checks and balances has attracted a bipartisan coalition, drawing support from across party lines. Republican candidate for Assembly in Legislative District 37, Marco Navarro, has vocally backed Hector and Alonso’s mission, recognizing the urgent need to break the monopolistic grip of Brian Stack’s political machine. Navarro, a strong advocate for term limits, government transparency, and rooting out political corruption, represents the growing number of leaders who realize that Stack’s model of governance — resembling a Democratic-Communist regime — must end for the sake of real democracy and fairness.

Their message of accountability, transparency, and balance is proving to resonate with voters of all political stripes — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents — who understand that government functions best when power is not concentrated in the hands of a few.

This momentum can bring about a larger bipartisan coalition, with the shared mission of restoring balance of power, fiscal responsibility, and public trust. With new leadership like Hector, Alonso, and their growing bipartisan allies, Union City and the surrounding areas have the opportunity to break free from decades of political favoritism, backroom deals, and unchecked control.

Union City deserves leadership that serves the people, not the political elite. Supporting Hector and Alonso’s campaign is a step toward finally putting the community first and restoring government of the people, by the people, for the people.

Now is the time for Union City residents to demand change.

Now is the time to support Hector, Alonso, and a new future for Union City.

Learn more about their platform and how you can get involved by visiting the Hector and Alonso Property Tax Stabilization Plan.