Larry Wainstein File Ethics Complaint Against North Bergen Superintendent

Superintendent George Solter used taxpayers’ money for political mailing

North Bergen, N.J. – Larry Wainstein filed a complaint with the School Ethics Commission of New Jersey against North Bergen Superintendent of Schools George Solter.  Solter used district money to send out a political mailer throughout the township to disseminate false political attacks against Larry Wainstein. Solter is in violation of the School Ethics Act.

“Solter used his position as Superintendent to carry Boss Sacco’s water,” Wainstein said,” The fact of the matter is I am not a plaintiff in the lawsuit and I am not listed on the complaint. Furthermore, Solter fails to provide both sides of the issue at hand, instead choosing to reinforce Sacco’s political propaganda.”

Larry is in favor of building a new school, but has concerns about the proposed location of 85^th Street and Tonnelle Avenue for two reasons.  First, cars travel at high rates of speed and students crossing the highway will be at risk.  Second, the school will be in close proximity to the proposed power plant that Sacco supports building.  The pollution and chemicals will travel right over the school.

“There is no traffic study, no environmental report, and no public meetings.  Instead, there was a rush to bond for $60 million by holding a special election in December.  There as record turnout in November for the U.S. Senate and Congressional races.  Sacco intentionally held the election in December to suppress the Latino community,” Wainstein continued.

“Now he is adding insult to injury by using taxpayers’ money to help advance his political agenda.  It is a violation of the law,” Wainstein concluded.