To the Editor:
Our community deserves leadership that acts swiftly, fairly, and with respect for the people who serve it.
When I’m elected mayor, I will immediately work to negotiate a fair settlement in the Juan Barroso case and reinstate him to his position. Beyond being unjust, the continued delay in addressing this matter is also costly. Every day of inaction increases the financial burden on taxpayers through mounting legal fees and the growing likelihood of a larger settlement.
But this issue is about more than just money; it’s about the values we stand for as a town.
No town employee should ever face political retaliation. As mayor, I will take decisive steps to ensure that every public servant is treated with fairness, dignity, and the assurance that they can do their jobs free from political pressure or fear.
Restoring integrity at town hall is not optional — it’s essential. Our public servants, and our residents, deserve nothing less.
Sydney J. Ferreira
Candidate for Mayor
Kearny
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Kevin A. Canessa Jr. is the editor of and broadcaster at The Observer, an organization he has served since 2006. He is responsible for the editorial content of the newspaper and website, the production of the e-Newspaper, writing several stories per week (including the weekly editorial), conducting live broadcasts on social media channels such as YouTube, Facebook, and X, including a weekly recap of the news — and much more behind the scenes. Between 2006 and 2008, he introduced the newspaper to its first-ever blog — which included podcasts, audio and video. Originally from Jersey City, Kevin lived in Kearny until 2004, lived in Port St. Lucie. Florida, for four years until February 2016 and in March of that year, he moved back to Kearny to return to The Observer full time. Click Here to send Kevin an email.