Wednesday, May 28, 2014

IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR BY REBECCA!


 

IRRESPONSIBLE BEHAVIOR: COUNCILWOMAN REBECCA WILLIAMS/NEW DEMS

 

Previously, when the Robinson-Briggs Administration was in office, one late night, residents said they saw Councilwoman Rebecca Williams, Councilman Adrian Mapp and some other members of the New Democrats committing an illegal act.  You remember when they posted on the poles around the Union County Building and on the utility poles around downtown, pink flyers that had lies such as Mayor Robinson-Briggs was missing when the people of Plainfield needed her most.  Let’s do our own examination, point by point:

 

·        Rebecca wrote that Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs was missing in action in the war on crime.  THE TRUTH IS Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs was the elected official who openly addressed the crime situation head on and dealt with it on a daily basis until gangs formed a truce.  That’s what leaders do.  What did Rebecca and the New Dems do to help the community?  ABSOLUTELY NOTHING?  She and others refused to join the former Mayor in going out to speak to our residents. 

 

·        Rebecca wrote that the former Mayor was out of touch by spending thousands of tax dollars without council approval.  THE TRUTH IS that the former Mayor could legally spend funds to help the community, and council approval wasn’t required. That’s why when Rebecca Williams, Adrian Mapp, Cory Storch and  Annie McWilliams reported the former Mayor to the Authorities for reprimand or removal because funds were spent on anti-gang initiatives, NOTHING HAPPENED!  The former Mayor did nothing wrong…just supported the people of Plainfield. Rebecca wouldn’t vote to spend money to help Plainfield, yet she has eagerly voted continuously to help Adrian Mapp spend an extra one million dollars on their political friends, for city paid salaries! What a hypocrite! 

 

·        Rebecca wrote that former Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs disappeared during Hurricane Sandy disaster, leaving the people in the dark.  THE TRUTH IS

 

When our community was devastated by Hurricane Irene, Hurricane Sandy and a nor-easter, many NAACP’ers, community volunteers and Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs could be seen OUTSIDE IN THE COMMUNITY, day and night.  Where was Councilwoman Rebecca Williams?  Doing what many feel she is great at doing, she was abusing the generosity of a local business owner by setting up shop in his cafe, using his generator for free electricity for her computer and cell phone, while dining on his daily homemade meals and free soup. Rebecca knew that she should have utilized the generator at the Police Station, but SHE wanted the comfort of home…on someone else’s dime.  

 

When will this elected official, Rebecca Williams, aka Cousin Becky, learn that she should always put the people of our community, those who entrusted her with their vote, first?  When she finally decided to come out and speak with residents, she handed out a few copies of the multi-page, informational report which was PREPARED by former Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, which Cousin Becky of course was passing it out as “her own”.  She didn’t even bother to come to the daily city briefings scheduled by the former administration with members and volunteers and stakeholders regarding emergency management. She didn’t help our residents, but guess who did, many others including former Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs, who residents will remember her bringing them blankets and supplies to their homes, many senior citizens will remember her bringing them food when they had none, many members of Salvation Army and Angels for Action will remember Mayor Sharon Robinson-Briggs partnership with them for the benefit of the community.  So, where was Rebecca Williams during all of these disasters, somewhere sharpening her fangs for an attack on some undeserving victim!  Plainfield, 2nd and 3rd Ward residents, “Dump Rebecca” as she has done to you for years.

COUSIN BECKY A "NO-SHOW", OH NO, SAY IT AIN'T SO!





One last point about the Plainfield Area NAACP: they do their job to host regular Candidate’s Forums to give residents an opportunity to hear from the Candidates running for office and ask relevant questions.  Although Councilwoman Rebecca Williams would have you to believe that the NAACP used its influence to promote the Regular Democratic Candidates, (3rd Ward Councilwoman Rev. Gloria Taylor, 2nd & 3rd Wards At Large Councilman Candidate Mr. Charles Eke and 1st Ward Councilwoman  Candidate Mrs. Diane Toliver), of course she is once again lying.  If she had done her homework, she would realize that “the Forum Moderator was a Republican – Mr. George Gore”!  How’s that for non-partisan behavior!  It appears that once again, Councilwoman Rebecca Williams aka “Cousin Becky”, shot off her mouth with yet another lie!  It’s been said that her spy that attended and was outside taking photos of residents as they entered the Candidate’s Forum didn’t give her all of the information.  Cousin Becky did not have first hand knowledge of how the NAACP’s Candidate Forum was conducted as she and her slate mates “DID NOT SHOW UP”!  Per Cousin Becky, they had another engagement so they would not show up for any part of the Forum.  Residents who wanted to hear from them and ask questions, decided not to support them since they didn’t show up to the Candidate’s Forum which was hosted by this Country’s oldest and most respected civil rights organization.  This was certainly a missed opportunity for the community and the New Democrats.  In fact, one resident said that “the candidates…the new democrats listed on Column ‘E’, stands for ‘embarrassment’, and that they won’t get the support of the people”. 

Cousin Becky disrespects the NAACP & Members


 

OMG!  Cousin Becky has also disrespected a National Organization, the NAACP!!!

 

Well Plainfield, here we go again…Councilwoman Rebecca Williams aka Cousin Becky continues to tell lies and be disrespected!  When will she stop?  The community is wondering why she is so filled with anger and hatred.  Here’s more of a response to the lies that she posted 

 

Peter Briggs, my husband, is the President of the Plainfield Area NAACP and a volunteer member of several community groups, and in my opinion, he is one of the best humanitarians and community servants that Plainfield has ever had. This is a man who can regularly be seen volunteering his time and assisting others, from the goodness of his heart.  It saddens our families, neighbors and friends to read the lies and nonsense that Rebecca has written about him.  He’s a very intelligent man who does not let stupidity upset him.  Further, if he feels that someone is worthy of his time and effort, then he will respond.  Since Cousin Becky did receive a response from Peter, then she got her answer!  She’s obviously not worthy of his time, and many people agree!

 

 

With regard to the NAACP, how dare Cousin Becky write so negatively about a National Organization, which is so near and dear to many of our hearts.  Obviously, she needs a history lesson…but, isn’t she suppose to be an educator?  Oh well, here’s a brief history lesson for you Madame Council Woman Cousin Becky, with no consulting fee attached. 

 

The National Association For The Advancement Of Colored People was started over 100 years ago by a group of white and black people who were devastated over the unfair treatment of black people (ie, hangings, not being allowed to sit in the front of a bus, not allowed to drink from all water fountains, being prevented from voting, and many other areas of injustice).  You Cousin Becky, are standing on the shoulders of many giant leaders in their own right, who have come before you, to fight for the rights of all people.  This is an organization that I began attending their meetings as a little girl.  At the age of six, I would help at Voter Registration Tables. Proudly, I have been a member for several years. Since Cousin Becky gave erroneous information, the truth is that two years ago when this writer ran for a state office, the records will reflect that respectfully, this writer was the highest vote getter over all of the candidates, for all of the positions, and when there was a re-election of all positions, the result was the same…the highest number of votes.  In fact, it was a National NAACP representative who told this writer to run for State Conference President. I am the former 4-term President of the Plainfield Area NAACP.  I also served on the State NAACP level as First Vice, Second Vice, Third Vice and Executive Committee Member.  Funny, no one remembers seeing Cousin Becky in any positions of leadership or at any of the meetings or events to support anyone’s rights.  Hmmm.   At another time, face to face, accurate information will be provided about NAACP elections. Members of the National and various State Conference Leaders recognize our long history of leadership in Plainfield. The NAACP has had major accomplishments.  It is a genuine asset to have a branch of this country’s oldest National Civil Rights Organization located right here in the City of Plainfield.  And, our membership and branch is very active.  Again, we pride ourselves in upholding the rights of all people.  This should be relevant to Cousin Becky since she represent three minority groups, and the NAACP has stood up for all of them.  Again, as an educator, she should realize that she is standing on the shoulders of some incredible people…Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr,. Mrs. Rosa Parks, Chairman Julian Bond, President Ben Jealous, President Peter Briggs and many others.

 

 

The good name of the NAACP will NOT be tarnished by someone who refuses to take the time to support the civil rights of all people.  For instance, the Plainfield Area NAACP held rallies to denounce the violence to young men such as Trayvon Martin and others…where was Councilwoman Rebecca Williams?  Certainly missing in action.  When the Plainfield Area NAACP held annual Black History Month events to honor Plainfield middle school youth of various ethnicities…where was Councilwoman Rebecca Williams? No where to be found.  When the Plainfield Area NAACP was in the forefront with regard to fighting for Muhlenberg Hospital to be kept in Plainfield as a full service facility, where was Councilwoman Rebecca Williams?  She was in a back room with Adrian Mapp and some New Democrats continuing to make back door deals as they were in favor of Muhlenberg closing its doors to our residents, and surrounding communities.  It’s been said that Cousin Becky thought that she would receive some PERSONAL advantage-employment opportunity by being a big part of the “Dump Muhlenberg” initiative.  Becky and some New Democrats had their representatives, including the former New Democrats President Adrian Mapp, at the table when Solaris/Muhlenberg discussed closing the full service facility.  MY GOODNESS, was Cousin Becky in favor of selling out Plainfield Residents for personal gain?  How shocking!  How distressing!  We do not need Cousin Becky anymore!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

City Liar..."Cousin Becky"


Dear Plainfield:                                              

 

Thank you so very much for all of your support!   It has been an honor to serve you in various capacities.  You have requested that I have a Blog to address some of the “erroneous” information that has been purposely distributed throughout our community, and you have asked for responses to same.  I HEARD YOU LOUD AND CLEAR PLAINFIELD…HERE IT IS! 

Here is the “Plainfield 411”

 

DOES Councilwoman REBECCA WILLIAMS DESERVE OUR SUPPORT?     NO!

 

Plainfield, as you are aware, I am a very positive, friendly woman who is known for my professionalism, kind words, embracing, hugging and working for the benefit of others.  When a few uninformed people chose to speak negatively about me, I genuinely let the nonsense just roll over my shoulder and fall into the gutter with the rest of the stuff.  But when folks want to talk about people who work hard or when folks want to cross the line with their lies and nonsense, I have been left with no other alternative but to do what you have requested…respond. 

 

Unfortunately, we all know at least one female who loves to lie. Over the years, she has told so many lies on different people that she is actually starting to believe them!  Word on the street is that she has a “sickness’ and requires “counseling”!   Quite naturally, we want her to be cured, and we want to be kind, but this excessive lying has to stop.  She has ruined her reputation and no one can trust her.  Someone suggested that the person who constantly lies should be given a nickname, so instead of calling the city liar “Councilwoman Rebecca Williams”, many want to simply refer to her as “Cousin Becky”.

 

“Cousin Becky”.has disrespected many of us who represent our voting community…our Veterans, our Senior Citizens, our Religious Leaders, our Youth, our Elected Officials, our Community Leaders, our United States of America Flag, our Employees and now our well respected National Organization, the NAACP!  How appalling! This behavior coming from someone who teaches our youth at Essex County College.  Plainfield, you have witnessed first hand, of “Cousin Becky’s” rude behavior at City Council Meetings, which are AIRED and people outside of the city have viewed this and they laugh at us because they cannot believe that people actually voted for “Cousin Becky”.  Please, let’s not continue to have “Cousin Becky” make us a laughable community of Union County.  We deserve to be taken seriously.  We deserve to have representation from our elected officials who demand respect for our residents and stakeholders. “Cousin Becky”, it’s been said, should forget about politics and take some sensitivity classes, and learn how to respectfully relate to people.

 

Who will be next on her hit list?  Is there anyone left for her to offend?   Her behavior has been vile, supportive of bullying, unethical, non-supportive of community, full of constant lies, un-American, non-productive, obstructionist, she thinks that she is better than some of us (she has been heard referring to some of our residents as “those poor people who live in that section”), abusive of your past support and has been anti many things which are good for our community.  Cousin Becky enjoys throwing mud, telling lies, then running to various levels of authority to hide behind her false complaints.  Wake up Cousin Becky!  This community of Plainfield has spoken at City Council Meetings and other meetings; they don’t like your style of leadership.

 

Just as many of you, I take my time to review a situation and make decisions based on facts and reality.  Public opinion says that Cousin Becky does NOT deserve our support. In fact, it has been vehemently said, over and over again, that her little political fire needs to be extinguished because we are simply unimpressed and absolutely tired of her lies and her misrepresentation of the good people of Plainfield. She is a large part of the problem which together, we must fix on June 3rd!

 

About her recent posts, she has written very negatively and provided erroneous information AGAIN about Assemblyman Jerry Green, Mr. Peter Briggs, the NAACP and me.  I will address her comments in that order. 

 

With regard to Assemblyman Jerry Green, this gentleman holds several very powerful elected titles of which should be respected. We voted for him, and he represents us.

 

Many of you will clearly remember that on several occasions at the Regular Democratic Party Headquarters, Cousin Becky could often be seen kissing up to Assemblyman Green in her fake candy voice to try and gain his favor.  She supported his bid for re-election at City Committee Meetings.  In fact, some Regular Democrats were amazed and spoke about the syrup suddenly dripping from Cousin Becky’s lips when she spoke of our Local/County Chairman, Assemblyman Green.  Why is she now so angry and full of hatred? Could it be that since he has chosen NOT to support her madness and to support a much better candidate for our 2nd and 3rd Wards At Large Council Seat, Mr. Charles Eke, she has resorted to her usual mantra of name calling and telling lies. 

 

How can the people of Plainfield ever trust Cousin Becky when she continues to flip flop, depending on whether the wind blows in her direction. How selfish!  Why isn’t she being a valued member of the REGULAR Democratic Party; working for our benefit and working to unite people?  After all, she has no problem spending money raised by the Regular Democratic Party. Oh yes, I remember now, Cousin Becky can’t act like a Regular Democrat because she is the President of the organization that caused the rift and split in our beloved Democratic Party. She is the President of a group who says that they are not members of the Regular Democratic Party.  They call themselves “New Democrats”. Many wonder whether this is a real political party or a club.  Call the County Clerk’s Office and inquire. Attention long time and newly registered members of the Regular Democratic Party, please accept Cousin Becky for who she admits to be…a non-Regular Democrat.  Therefore, she does not deserve our support. Don’t give her financial support.  Don’t vote for her.  Stop taking pictures with her that she uses for political reasons without your authorization. Don’t be fooled…By being a New Democrat, she is letting all of us know upfront that she will not and does not support the Regular Democrats, so the smart thing to do is to vote for someone on June 3rd who supports us, our families, friends and neighbors.  Cast your vote for our real Regular Democrat, Mr. Charles Eke for the 2nd and 3rd Wards At Large Council Seat. I am sure that there are probably a lot of wonderful, professional residents who have decided to join The New Democrats, unfortunately Cousin Becky’s reckless behavior which is so full of hatred makes community members have a negative opinion of this social group. This is probably unfair to some, as no one wants to be spoken about negatively.  Any New Democrats who may be feeling uncomfortable should address this with their social club leader, Cousin Becky, as exactly what is her goal?  Breeding anger, nastiness, unfairness…how can she be trusted around our youth or anyone else for that matter? 

 

Those of us, who reside in the 3rd Ward have a double opportunity and responsibility to support the local Regular Democrats in the 3rd Ward.  We should also vote for Rev. Gloria Taylor to continue as our 3rd Ward Councilwoman.   In fact, Regular Democrats, my supporters and those who are undecided should come out on Tuesday, June 3rd, Primary Day, and vote for all of the candidates in Column A.  You would be supporting people with a proven track record of supporting you.  Thank you to all of the candidates for running.  Community members have asked what volunteerism has been done by Cousin Becky and her slate mates, unfortunately, no one could think of anything to report.  Regarding the things that Cousin Becky has written and said about Assemblyman Green, I am very confident that he and his legal beagles are busy reviewing right now.  Will Cousin Becky finally receive what she deserves…maybe a law suit?  We are all anxiously anticipating!

  

Regarding Mr. Peter Briggs, The NAACP and me, check in tomorrow.  I’ll fill you in.
All the best Plainfield! 
 

Memorial Day Prayer


Dear Heavenly Father:

 

As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection.

We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives.

May the members of our armed forces continue to be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support.

In the name of Jesus. Amen

Prayer Author Unknown

 

Love & Respect, Sharon Robinson-Briggs and Family

 

        (Informational updates to start tomorrow.  Thank you.)

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

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