Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Damaged sidewalks and inaccessible street corners can make ordinary trips difficult or dangerous, especially for seniors, families with strollers, and residents with disabilities. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for a prioritized sidewalk and curb-accessibility improvement plan. “A neighborhood is only truly accessible when people

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Clifton residents deserve to know how streets are selected for resurfacing and when deteriorating roads will receive attention. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is proposing a transparent, condition-based pavement management program. “Road maintenance should follow documented need and sound engineering, not guesswork or political pressure,” Anderson

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Reliable school crossing protection should be a basic expectation for Clifton families. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for clearer staffing standards, backup coverage, and public accountability for school crossing guard services. “Parents should not have to wonder whether a busy school crossing will be

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Clifton’s streets should be safer for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and families without imposing unnecessary restrictions on residents who follow the rules. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for targeted, measurable improvements to pedestrian, e-bike, and traffic safety. “Safety policies should address dangerous behavior and dangerous

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Underground infrastructure rarely receives public attention until something goes wrong. Yet deteriorating sewer lines can create costly emergencies, disrupt neighborhoods, and place unexpected pressure on municipal budgets. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for a preventive sewer maintenance and rehabilitation strategy that emphasizes infrastructure condition,

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — When development changes how rainwater flows across a property, the consequences can extend far beyond the construction site. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is proposing a more transparent review of stormwater management practices, impervious surface coverage, and the effects of new development on established neighborhoods. “Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Effective flood prevention requires understanding how drainage conditions affect entire neighborhoods, not simply addressing isolated problems after severe weather. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for a coordinated approach to drainage maintenance and flood mitigation in areas associated with Weasel Brook. “When water repeatedly threatens

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Residents affected by recurring drainage problems deserve clear answers about the infrastructure improvements intended to protect their properties. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is advocating stronger project management and public reporting for the Athenia relief storm sewer initiative. “Every major infrastructure project should begin with a

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — Critical drainage projects deserve more than technical reports and budget appropriations. Residents need understandable information about how proposed improvements will reduce flooding risks and protect surrounding neighborhoods. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for transparent oversight of the Plog Brook culvert rehabilitation effort, including project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CLIFTON, NJ — For homeowners repeatedly affected by flooding, another storm can mean another round of property damage, costly repairs, and uncertainty about what comes next. Tafari K. Anderson, candidate for Clifton City Council, is calling for a coordinated flood mitigation strategy that prioritizes vulnerable neighborhoods, aging drainage infrastructure, and measurable progress.