
Angela Ahbez-Anderson is running for City Council to make Asbury Park safe, affordable, and sustainable.
Who is Angela?
Served on Asbury Park School Board (2011-21)
Elected 5 terms as School Board President
Trustee, Asbury Park Library Commission
Former TV News Anchor, WPTT & KDKA
30 year resident & homeowner
Proud foster parent and mentor to girls and women entering the workforce
What issues does Angela stand for?
An affordable Asbury Park…
STRENGTHEN RENT CONTROL to protect our renters and keep families in Asbury Park
“SHOP ASBURY PARK” PROPERTY TAX REBATE PROGRAM to support local businesses & provide relief to rising property taxes
ENROLL IN THE CRS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM to reduce flood insurance premiums for homeowners
AUDIT AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - Decades of mismanagement left low-income tenants unhoused while out-of-town landlords reaped millions.
… With Safety and Quality of Life…
SAFE STREETS for pedestrians and bike-riders
MORE PARKING for Asbury Park residents that is safe and affordable
MODERNIZE THE SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT on the boardwalk to increase capacity & lower city sewage bills
… and Development Done Right!
NO NEW TAX BREAKS FOR WATERFRONT DEVELOPERS while homeowners pay more & schools get less.
REQUIRE LOCAL WORKFORCE PROVISION ensuring good-paying union jobs in development agreements.
HISTORICAL PRESERVATION ORDINANCE to protect our historic buildings from developers
DEVELOPMENT FEASIBILITY STUDY to stop the spread of poorly designed “cookie-cutter” projects that don’t make sense.