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词条 Bill Brennan (activist)
释义

  1. Background

  2. Political office candidacy

     Positions 

  3. Official misconduct citizen's complaints

  4. See also

  5. References

  6. External links

{{about|the New Jersey activist and politician|the United States Supreme Court judge|William J. Brennan Jr.}}

William J. Brennan, known as Bill Brennan, is a former firefighter, lawyer, gadfly and activist. He was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Jersey in the 2017 election.

Background

Brennan worked as a firefighter in Rochester, New Hampshire and became a Teaneck, New Jersey firefighter in April 1993. He was elected Secretary of Teaneck Firefighter's Association, Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association, Local #42 (FMBA) in 1993 and president in 1994.[1] Brennan filed numerous lawsuits against Teaneck's government and fire officials regarding firehouse closures and other budget cuts, among other things, including harassment. Brennan won a $3 million judgment against left its fire department in 2006.[2]

Brennan attended Caldwell College and Seton Hall Law School.[3] He is not a member of the New Jersey Bar.[2][4] He has since been active in northern New Jersey politics and legal system.[5][6][7][8] In 2010, he began producing "New Jersey Civil Circus," a program on a local public access TV channel broadcast by William Paterson University, and later cancelled by them. He was awarded damages.[9]

Political office candidacy

In 2011 he made an unsuccessful bid to represent the 40th Legislative District in the New Jersey General Assembly, winning about 18% of the vote.[10]

On December 5, 2016, Brennan announced his intention to seek the nomination as Democratic candidate for the New Jersey gubernatorial election of 2017, the primary for which took place on June 6.[11] The general election takes place on November 7.[12][13] In June 2017, Governor Chris Christie said he had "admiration for everyone of them that's in the race, except for the knucklehead from, you know, where is he from, from Wayne, I think, or, whatever", referring to Brennan, who took the comment as an endorsement.[14] Brennan garnered 11,061, or 2%, of the vote.[15]

Positions

  • Increase state income tax by 2 percent on income over $750,000 to raise $600 million to $700 million in additional tax revenue.[16]
  • "Reduce dependence on public assistance" by raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour.
  • Legalise marijuana to "generate revenue and reduce the burden on our criminal justice system while generating new employment opportunities."[17]
  • Target municipal costs associated with public employees for reductions, including removing from federal Social Security program and divert these contributions to the state pension system and to an employee-controlled retirement accounts
  • Support wind power development in NJ[18]
  • Proposes NJ Transit with a mix of additional funding sources such as marijuana sales tax revenue and what he calls a "CEO pay inequality surcharge" on executives making exponentially more than their lowest-paid employees. He wants to convert Madison Square Garden, which sits above New York's Penn Station, into an integrated Port Authority bus and train terminal by at the end of lease.[19]
  • Focus on "green" infrastructure. He says, "All new infrastructure will incorporate a renewable energy component. Bridges will harness hydro power from the rivers they cross, covered roadways will incorporate solar panels, high points on infrastructure will generate wind energy and deep borings will include geothermic capacity."

Official misconduct citizen's complaints

Brennan filed a complaint in September 2016 in the Fort Lee municipal court, alleging official misconduct by New Jersey Governor Chris Christie in regard to the Fort Lee lane closure scandal. The complaint specifically said that Christie had failed to stop the closure then in progress when, according to Wildstein's sworn testimony, Christie heard about it from Baroni and Wildstein on Wednesday, September 11, 2013, the third day of the closure. The complaint alleged that Fort Lee and its mayor "were deprived the benefit and enjoyment of their community as a consequence of this intentional evil minded act."[20][21]

On April 4, 2017 Brennan filed a citizen's complaint in Newark municipal court against David Samson, former Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey who resigned on March 28, 2014 in the aftermath of the lane closure scandal.[22][23] and later pleaded guilty to extortion and bribery charges. He stated that Samson's confession to extortion and bribery was "ancillary to official misconduct."[24] Essex County Judge Marvin Adames said will decide on April 24 if there's probable cause to issue a criminal summons for Samson to face possible state official misconduct charges.[25] On April 24, the complaint was dismissed because the presiding judge found that Brennan had no standing because he was far removed and suffered no direct damage.[26]

See also

  • List of people involved in the Fort Lee lane closure scandal

References

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/350/399/625729/|title=William J. Brennan v. William Norton, Individually and As Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; John Bauer, Individually and As Deputy Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; Joseph Palazzola, Individually and As Deputy Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; Robert O'neill, Individually and As Captain of the Teaneck Fire Department; Gary Saage, Individually and As Town Manager of the Township of Teaneck; Township of Teaneck, a Municipal Corporationgary Saage; Township of Teaneck, Appellants in 01-1648 & 01-1898william J. Brennan, Appellant in 01-1740, 350 F.3d 399 (3d Cir. 2003)|publisher=|accessdate=25 May 2017| quote= Brennan began working as a firefighter for the Teaneck Fire Department on April 19, 1993, and soon became active in Local 42 of the Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association ("FMBA"), the firefighters' union. He was elected Secretary of the FMBA in November of 1993, and in 1994 he was elected to a one-year term as the FMBA's President. He was not reelected in 1995.}}
2. ^1 {{cite news|last1=Kelly|first1=Mike|title=Kelly: The man who wants to send Christie to jail|url=http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/mike-kelly/2016/11/29/kelly-man-who-wants-send-christie-jail/94357502/|accessdate=November 29, 2016|work=The Record|date=November 29, 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.ydr.com/story/news/columnists/mike-kelly/2016/11/29/kelly-man-who-wants-send-christie-jail/94357502/|title=Kelly: The man who wants to send Christie to jail|publisher=|accessdate=13 April 2017}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2016/12/5_things_to_know_about_anti-christie_bridgegate_crusader_bill_brennan.html|title=5 things to know about anti-Christie Bridgegate crusader Bill Brennan|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2017/03/activist_who_went_after_christie_sues_county_over_shirt_ban.html|title=Activist who went after Christie sues county over shirt ban|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://dailycaller.com/2016/10/14/dubious-details-surround-judges-approval-of-bridgegate-complaint-against-christie/|title=Dubious Details Surround Judge’s Approval Of Bridgegate Complaint Against Christie|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/ridgewood/district-40-candidate-wants-show-put-on-the-air-6d4fe631|title=District 40 Candidate Wants Show Put on the Air|date=21 October 2011|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/350/399/625729/|title=William J. Brennan v. William Norton, Individually and As Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; John Bauer, Individually and As Deputy Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; Joseph Palazzola, Individually and As Deputy Chief of the Teaneck Fire Department; Robert O'neill, Individually and As Captain of the Teaneck Fire Department; Gary Saage, Individually and As Town Manager of the Township of Teaneck; Township of Teaneck, a Municipal Corporationgary Saage; Township of Teaneck, Appellants in 01-1648 & 01-1898william J. Brennan, Appellant in 01-1740, 350 F.3d 399 (3d Cir. 2003)|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=https://patch.com/new-jersey/wayne/wayne-gadfly-awarded-75000-settlement-lawsuit-against-township-university-0|title=Wayne Gadfly Awarded $75,000 Settlement In Lawsuit Against Township And University|date=16 May 2016|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://nj.gov/state/elections/2011-results/2011-official-gen-elect-gen-assembly-results-121411.pdf|title=Official List, Candidate Returns for General Assembly for November 2011 General Election" (PDF). Secretary of State of New Jersey.|publisher=|accessdate=25 May 2017}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/bill-brennan-seeks-put-christie-behind-bars-n-gov-article-1.2946586|title=Bill Brennan seeks to put Christie behind bars, become N.J. gov.|publisher=|accessdate=13 April 2017}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2016/12/activist_who_filed_complaint_against_christie_to_r.html|title=Activist who filed complaint against Christie to run for governor|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/njs_governor_candidates_just_disclosed_their_sourc.html|title=N.J.'s governor candidates just disclosed their sources of income. Here they are.|publisher=|accessdate=25 April 2017}}
14. ^{{cite news |last=The Auditor |title=Christie actually respects the governor candidates (except for that 'jerk') |publisher=The Star-Ledger |date=June 4, 2017 |url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/kudos_to_everyone_but_that_knucklehead_from_you_kn.html#incart_river_home |accessdate=4 June 2017}}
15. ^{{cite news | title = Updated results: Primary elections for N.J. governor's race 2017 | publisher = The Star-Ledger | date = June 7, 2017 | url = http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/06/election_results_nj_governor_primary_2017.html#incart_election | accessdate = 7 June 2017}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/every_candidate_for_nj_governors_property_tax_plan.html#incart_most-commented_somerset_article|title=Your property taxes are sky-high. Here's what N.J. governor candidates would do about it.|publisher=|accessdate=25 April 2017}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/05/half_the_countrys_legalized_marijuana_heres_what_n.html|title=Christie says legalizing pot is stupid. Here's what N.J. governor candidates would do.|publisher=|accessdate=25 May 2017}}
18. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.dailykos.com/story/2017/1/22/1623658/-Bill-Brennan-for-NJ-Governor-Offshore-Wind-development-NOW|title=Bill Brennan for NJ Governor: Offshore Wind development NOW !|publisher=|accessdate=25 May 2017}}
19. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/05/every_candidate_for_nj_governor_has_a_plan_to_fix_1.html#incart_2box_nj-homepage-featured|title=Every candidate for N.J. governor has a fix for NJ Transit. Here they are.|publisher=|accessdate=25 May 2017}}
20. ^{{cite news|last1=Rosenberg|first1=Eli|title=Criminal Complaint Against Gov. Chris Christie in Bridge Case Can Move Forward|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/14/nyregion/chris-christie-summons-bridgegate-case.html|accessdate=October 13, 2016|work=The New York Times|date=October 13, 2016}}
21. ^{{cite news|last1=Ax|first1=Joseph|title=New Jersey citizen's 'Bridgegate' complaint against Christie can proceed: judge|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-new-jersey-bridgegate-idUSKCN12D24Z?il=0|accessdate=October 13, 2016|publisher=Reuters|date=October 13, 2016}}
22. ^{{cite news|last=Santora|first=Marc|title=Port Authority Chairman Resigns, Christie Announces|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2014/03/29/nyregion/christie-press-conference-on-bridge-scandal.html|accessdate=28 March 2014|newspaper=The New York Times|date=28 March 2014}}
23. ^{{cite news|last=Rizzo|first=Salvador|title=Christie announces that David Samson resigned as Port Authority chairman|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2014/03/david_samson_resigns_as_port_authority_chairman.html|accessdate=March 28, 2014|newspaper=The Star-Ledger|date=March 28, 2014}}
24. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/samson_could_face_state_official_misconduct_charge.html|title=N.J. activist pushes for Christie ally David Samson to face jail time|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
25. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/christie_explodes_after_judge_hesitates_to_quash_s.html|title=Judge considering Samson misconduct complaint that's been blasted by Christie|publisher=|accessdate=11 April 2017}}
26. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/04/misconduct_complaint_against_christie_ally_samson.html|title=Christie mentor Samson won't face jail as judge rejects citizen's misconduct complaint|publisher=|accessdate=25 April 2017}}

External links

  • Brennan 2017
  • {{cite web | title = Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division State of New Jersey, Plaintiff-Respondent, v. William BRENNAN, Defendant-Appellant | date = September 28, 2001 | url=https://caselaw.findlaw.com/nj-superior-court-appellate-division/1255005.htm | website = Findlaw}}
  • {{cite web | title = The Brian Lehrer Show NJ Governor's Race: Bill Brennan | publisher = WNYC | date = May 11, 2017 | url = http://www.wnyc.org/story/nj-governors-race-bill-brennan/}}
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