Thank You, Carol Marsh

Councilwoman Marsh reads her resignation letter. Marsh's resignation effective Oct. 3, 2012.

The struggles of balancing work and family obligations with public service are a challenge for all those in public life, from elected officials to volunteers on municipal boards. It is something we do. Our families understand and it's a shared sacrifice.

When Fate intervenes and forces one to CHOOSE, it is heart-wrenching for the person who must do the right thing- attend to personal demands over a commitment to public life as natural to their being as the blood in their veins.

That is what we saw last night.

I know because I spoke to Carol Marsh earlier that evening, and it's a discussion we've had before.

I can tell you this wasn't an impulsive decision or one arrived at lightly.

That is what you saw last night.

I'll write more about Carol's selfless commitment to the people of Hoboken, her passion for civic engagement and the purity of her principles.

But now all GA wishes to say is "Thank you, Councilwoman Marsh."

I wish you and your family all the best.  Don't look back. Do what you have to do, and when the time is right we want you back.

XO,
GA