Walter L. Hudson Runs For Salem County Freeholder

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TUESDAY

NOV. 6, 2012

 

 

 

WALTER L. HUDSON SR.

Salem County Freeholder

 

Walter L. Hudson Sr., desires to revitalize Salem County, New Jersey by bridging the social gap and working with other members of the Board of Freeholders to make Salem County more like it used to be. Although he was born in Detroit, Michigan, Walter spent the majority of his life in Penns Grove. He is a 1999 grad-uate of Penns Grove High School and re-ceived an Associate's in Criminal Justice from Salem Community College.  

 

After high school Walter enlisted in the Army where he served four years’ active duty as a Soldier/Logistics Supply Coordinator. He was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and in 2001 was deployed to Kuwait as part of "Operation Desert Spring." He was subse-quently deployed to the Iraqi Border to protect Kuwait from invasion of Iraq. During his tour of duty in Iraq Walter served in a position where he had the opportunity to develope many leadership skills. These acquired skills enable him to be able to perform the duties which he strives to perform today. Additionally, his hard work and dedication earned him many awards including Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Ser-vice Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and NATO Medal.

 

After completing his tour of duty, Walter returned to the States and began working in the trucking industry. Feeling this was not his true calling, he starting pursuing his degree. This is where his desire to work in civil rights and social justice began.

 

Currently he works full time organizing a non-profit organization, as well as volunteering in the community. His volunteer activities include:

 

*Member of Saint Mathew Lodge #20 F&A.M.  (Masonic Order)

 

*YMCA volunteer basketball coach

 

*Twins Midget Football Coach

 

*Criminal Justice Club at Salem Community College

 

 

Hudson believes that Education is the key to success. He is currently pursu-ing a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Wilmington University. His desire is ensure that all school districts in the county have quality educational resources to that the children of this county can compete with children in other areas of the country.

He desires to unlock the potential of residents within Salem County by:

1. Bringing industries into the county which will generate jobs.

 

2. Keep residents’ taxes from rising.

 

3. Create a safe environment for businesses, thereby enticing businesses to come into the county.

 

 

4. Make communities a safe haven for residents to raise their family.

   

With all the talent in the county, Hudson feels that with the proper guidance and leadership, opportu-nities will be unlimited. Walter Hudson knows how Salem County used to be he want to be a part of what Salem County will become.
 

 

 

“A change is brought about because ordinary people do extraordinary things.”

― Barack Obama

 

 

Vote for Walter Hudson to see the change that YOU envision.

 

 

Any financial donations can be sent to: Sun National Bank, 270 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, New Jersey. Make check or money order out to Salem County Independent Democrats.

Thank You!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BREAKING NEWS:CIVIL RIGHT ACTIVISTS, CLERGY AND POLITICIANS TO ATTEND SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TO CALL FOR SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS' RESIGNATION DUE TO MISCONDUCT

Local civil rights activists, clergy and politicians will attend a school board meeting to call for the resignation of Dr. Joseph A. Massare and administrative officials of the Penns Grove Carneys Point Regional School district due to misconduct. 

This issue arose after three female employees formally advised Dr. Massare of their fear of working under Tom Sullivan, Director of Special Education.  One employee wrote, "I am in fear of my safety and I am uncomfortable returning to work with Tom Sullivan.  Another victim is pregnant.  The third victim also expressed her fear of working with Mr. Sullivan.  Dr. Massare heard their outcry but refused to act; instead he returned them back to work in this hostile environment.

Walter Hudson, as Chairman of The National Awareness Alliance, will stand with these three women and community leaders to voice their concerns at a School Board meeting being held on July 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the Penns Grove Carneys Point Administrative District Building, 100 Iona Avenue, Penns Grove, NJ.   Also attending will be Rev. Dr. Edward Dorn, 2nd Baptist Church of Pedricktown, NJ; Pastors & Ministers of Shiloh Baptist Church of Penns Grove; Mayor John Washington and Councilman Carl Washington Jr.

The community and its leaders are outraged by this incident.  Mr. Hudson explains that "What has happened to three women at the PG-CP School District is no different than what happened at Penn State University with Joe Paterno and Sandusky. Dr. Massare must be held accountable as well as Tom Sullivan.  Everybody has the right to blow the whistle on misconduct under the "Whistle Blower Act," that’s what the employees involved have done, I applaud them for it and the National Awareness Alliance will stand with those involved and advocate for their rights.”

Mayor John Washington insists that, "This type of action will not be tolerated in our community."

Councilman Carl Washington Jr. stated "I think this is sad of what the employees and the community is going through right now, we cannot even deal with educational issues because we have to deal with leadership misconduct; we will get to the bottom of this."

The public is encouraged to come out and stand with these women and community representatives to ensure that they receive the justice that is due them in this unfortunate situation.

 

BREAKING NEWS: Community Activist Contact Superintendent About Alleged Misconduct of a District Official And Calls For District Official's Job!

Penns Grove- On July 11, 2012, Walter Hudson Chairman/Founder of National Awareness Alliance, a civil rights organization; was contacted by concern residents of the community, in regards to an alleged incident that involved the Director of Special Services, Tom Sullivan. Allegedly on July 9, 2012, Monday, Sullivan approached two (2) district employees/interns and requested a ride to Camden, NJ. When one of the employees refused, Sullivan demanded the second employee/intern to take him to Camden; by allegedly stating, “I am your boss, you do what I tell you to do.”

          The employee/intern allegedly transported Sullivan to Morgan Boulevard in Camden, NJ. Sullivan was not found and never return back to work that day. “It is obvious the employees involved are uncomfortable and subjected to a hostile work environment,” said Hudson. Hudson stated, “I contacted Dr. Joseph Massare, Superintendent of the Penns Grove-Carneys Point School District by phone, about the alleged conduct of the District employee because it was alleged that Sullivan asked an employee to transport him to Camden, NJ, during work/business hours.” “I asked Dr. Massare on his voicemail was the alleged incident true along with a series of other questions; Is this conduct unbecoming of a school official, was the employee or intern put into harms way, did the District employee abandon his job responsibility and was this related business in Camden, NJ? “Massare has not return my phone call,” said Hudson.

              Hudson went on to say, “This is the type of inappropriate behavior that holds the District back from progression and if this alleged incident is true, I am calling for Sullivan’s job!”

Time for New Leadership in P.G.-C.P. School District: "Dr. Massare Must Go"

The new report card for the Penns Grove-Carneys Point School District have been published and available to view. Still, the Superintendent of Penns Grove-Carneys Point School District is nowhere close to devising a plan to bridge the educational gap in the community. In Today’s Sunbeam, a front page headlines "P.G.-C.P. school chief reports bullying stats." When it comes to the progress of the students, you never see headlines reporting improvements in the test scores of the students. It seems as the "school chief" have his priorities out of order and no action plan, just a bunch of highfalutin words to divert answering why there is no action plan. The superintendent does not acknowledge that there is a problem, yet he wonder why Brighter Horizon Charter School is steady on the move.

I am not saying the issue of bullying should not be address. However, when is the issue of 311 out of 400 African Americans in the middle school, whom are two (2) years behind in the knowledge of math and science, will be addressed? When are the issues of the Penns Grove High School drop-out rate of 25% will get attention? The State of New Jersey drop-out rate is 4 percent (4%). I guess when 2013 arrive; the superintendent will focus on renewing a $155,000 dollar contract. In my opinion, the community needs a competent and student driven school chief, which will work with the board president, school board, administration, parents and students. We must seek new leadership to bring together which is lost.

What people do not know is that if the problems of the school district remain to exist; one of the options of the State of New Jersey Department of Education is to shut the Penns Grove Carneys Point School District down. All behind what one man; Dr. Joseph Massare fails to do, which is work together with the community in unison to better promote scholars from the school district. Looking at the 2011-2012 report card, there were little improvements. That is not to say do not recognize the minor improvements, but you do not stick a knife in a person back nine inches and pull the knife out six inches then say, "We are making progress."

Nikki Giovanni said, "It is not about who you attend school with, it is about who controls the school you attend."

Walter L. Hudson Sr./Chairman

National Awareness Alliance

Penns Grove, New Jersey

Young Leadership Equals New Vision: The Time Is Now (Lamont Robinson)

This letter is in support of the courageously leader in Lamont Robinson. The time is now for the city of Salem to get behind a young motivated and passionate trailblazer. On May 29, 2012, it was mentioned in the "Letters to the Editor" section that in the city of Salem there has been a "steady progress of improvements." Well, I guess that depend on who you ask. Many residents that I have spoken with do not believe that the planting of such things like a cherry tree and laying of brick sidewalks, speaks for the progress of Salem. What I like most about my interface with the residents, is that they understand the "truth" from "reality". The truth of the matter is, yes cherry trees have been planted, yes there are sidewalks made of brick and yes a developer rehabilitated an apartment complex. The reality of it all is that the residents feel as though the "cherry trees" do not show the real issues that remain relevant and a constant problem as well as unattended by the same so-called leadership that is running for office now. Standing outside a local business, many residents spoke of issues such as quality education, gun violence, drugs and jobs. One resident said, "The cherry tree do not show the bullet shells that lay on the brick sidewalks, the cherry tree do not show the guns and drugs that the children are selling and carrying in the neighborhoods."

 I concur with the residents of Salem City. It seems as if the residents are fed up with incompetency in the previous leadership. Many believe that the leadership in place now has faltered the people by not dealing with the resident(s) concerns and issues. In my opinion, the cherry trees that have been planted, has created a mirage over some of the people in the community. The cherry trees have covered up the nasty and deep gash wounds that stop the progression and cultivation of the community and the residents who live in Salem. The cherry trees and other tangible fixes, appear to some as a cover up of  the tue issues that is really happening in Salem. In order to give Salem City a true progress in the right direction you have to deal with the essence of the community and that is the "people." No cherry trees will give the people jobs that need to work. No cherry trees will give the young children education. No cherry trees will suppress the crime that is happening on the streets that rob children of a future and compromises the safety and welfare of the people. I believe the Salem residents are tired and want new change.

In my opinion, that cherry tree does not show the passion, bravery, courage and the visionary in Lamont Robinson who is able to initiate action for the people as well as lead them. Lamont Robinson is a proven leader that has defied the odds and here is why; all Lamont life he has been against the "odds." Starting in his early childhood development stages in life, Lamont's absent father (drugs), mother on welfare for a time, poverty conditions in first phases of youth and his mother worked way off welfare to raise three (3) children. As society and statistics would have it, Lamont Robinson should be in prison or dead by way of a life in crime or by way of a troubled upbringing. Heavy church influence in Lamont's life and a grandfather (role model) is a pastor, who kept him on a straight and narrow path.

Lamont was born and raised in Salem City. Attended the Salem City School District and graduated in 2005 with honors. Through hard work and determination Lamont became All-American, All-State, All South Jersey, All Tri-County, All-Area football player. Lamont Robinson served on the team as a three (3) year captain. Striving for greatness does not stop for Lamont. He reached the top 100 football players in the country while in H.S. by Rivals.com. A talented athlete, Lamont excelled in basketball, as well as, Salem High garnering All-Area, and Tri-County honors. National Honors Society member while in H.S. Graduated with a  4.29gpa. Another of his attributes, he served as Freshman Class V.P., Sophomore Class President, Junior Class President & Student Council President. Again, Lamont Robinson is still evolving and proven that he as the skills and talents to be successful, as well as lead by example. Yet Lamont Robinson wanted better.

Through Lamont's accolades, gave him the opportunity to attend the University of Oklahoma on a full Athletic Scholarship.  Lamont help lead his team to three (3) consecutive Big XII Conference Championships, made three (3) BCS bowl game appearances including the 2009 BCS National Championship game against the University of Florida. He also graduated with not one but two (2) B.A. degrees; one in Africa and African American Studies the other in Religious Studies. You show me a mountain and I will show you Lamont Robinson. Now Lamont Robinson has come back to Salem, New Jersey to toss his hat on the referendum for mayor. Lamont Robinson has come up through the streets of Salem, in what Grammy Award singer Marvin Gaye would call, "Trouble Man." Lamont Robinson has a set of tremendous skills equipped with knowledge. That tells me that he has what it takes to lead Salem. Under the leadership of Mayor Davis and council, crime rate has risen over forty percent (40%).  I do not believe the people do not want more cherry trees in the matter.

When I see this young prince, he reminds me of a story in the bible. In the book of Judges after the death of Joshua, the Israelites asked the Lord, "Who will be the first to go up and fight for us against the Canaanites?" The Lord answered, "Judah is to go; I have given the land into his hands." Life experiences have proven for Lamont Robinson that he is able and brave enough to lead. Come June 5, 2012, as the bible says, Salem residents "choose this day whom you want to serve you." The Community Awareness Alliance and I, Walter L. Hudson Sr. Chairman, endorses Lamont Robinson. Blanch Hogate letter to the editor have some inaccuracies and it is clearly evident Blanch Hogate have not been on the rough side of the mountain. Remember in the previous text I said, "If you show me a mountain I will show you Lamont Robinson." Salem residents I say to you in solidarity, if you want to continue to plant cherry trees with failed leadership then continue on. If you want new youth, new vision, and new proven leadership then consider the "mountain" as known as Lamont Robinson.

“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.”

― Martin Luther King Jr.

Walter L. Hudson Sr.
Chairman of Community Awareness Alliance
Penns Grove, New Jersey

Does Leadership Care?

Penns Grove, NJ: No matter whether you are a CEO of a fortune 500 company or a professional athletic team, you have to be well in-tune with what is going on within your establishment. Many people who live in the community of Penns Grove know that the Community Awareness Alliance and I, have been very forthright in bringing awareness to the way leadership practice their hiring procedures, when it come to the position of certified teacher and administration in the Penns Grove Carneys Point School District. That procedure is believed by the people of the community to have created a sense of disparity and disenfranchisement of minorities whom have applied. In fact, the Community Awareness Alliance has been vocal enough to composed and file a 10 page complaint letter with Philadelphia, Pennsylvania EEOC. The objective of the "movement" is bring awareness and exposure to the injustice in the Penns Grove Carneys Point Regional School System.

The Community Awareness Alliance will continue to forward the objective of bringing awareness and attention to what is seen as unfair hiring practice to every level of government in the community of Penns Grove. Last council meeting, I brought this matter to the attention of the leaders of Penns Grove, Mayor Washington and council members. I gave each council members, including the mayor, a copy of the ten (10) page complaint letter. Since 40% of the residents' tax dollars  goes toward the school district, in my opinion, I felt as the mayor needed to know about the issue. Mayor Washington has mention in previous council meetings that he is "concerned about the community". However, you cannot be concerned about the community and not become concerned of the education of the children that live in the community. The previous words of the mayor was tested when I brought the matter of an inequality in the hiring in the school district. The Mayor said, "Myself and the council will not take a position on this matter". I think that comment was very disappointing to the children, parents, and residents of the community. If leadership will not speak up for injustice that the people face, who will?

The mayor has been part of the council for over 25 years. The mayor already took a postion years ago.  In fact the mayor, as a councilman, was part of a diversity recruitement team that went out and recruited certified minority teachers.  If the problem of hiring practices existed then when mayor was a councilman and it still exist now, what is the difference? I believe that is contradictive to say that you are concerned about the community and not concerned about the education, which is part of the community. When the school district needs assistance with a defeated school budget, the Superintendent is in communication with the mayor(s) and what happens is that the mayor approves a certain amount of tax dollars to aide in helping the school budget. So as a result, I guess the mayor only takes a position when finances are concern but not when there is a climate of disparity.

Since we are upon another election year with the school board and council, the residents of the community should start attending more council and school board meetings. Also, the people should pay close attention to who is running for office. We should vote people in office that will be a true and stern force, as well as a voice for the community. The people that will not do what is right by the people and for the people, is an "enemy of progression." I like Mayor Washington, let me make that plain! I told the the mayor I am supportive of his efforts to bring about change in the community but if his politics compromise the cultivation of the people, which I represent, I do and will not support that. 

Consequentially, there will be some exposure and some critiquing on leadership. If the leaders of the community, that are in place place now, cannot get the job done, come November we must consider who is at the helm of the community. Next time the seat is up for mayor, the people should speak out by way of the power of their "vote", especially if the mayor is not delivering.

"Leadership is solving problems. The day soldiers stop bringing you their problems is the day you have stopped leading them. They have either lost confidence that you can help or concluded you do not care. Either case is a failure of leadership." Colin Powell

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