I didn't sign a pledge to Wendi Thomas. I took an oath of office, and I have a commitment to the constituents who I serve. That's who I make my pledge to every four years when I've been elected.

I think the main qualities that made this job attractive to me were the commitment by the front office to winning, and to building an organization for the long term. I look forward to building an organization that people can be proud of, that's built with character, that's built with toughness, built with discipline.

Establishing and staffing an office in [the state] exemplifies the long-term commitment of ADC-NJ to continue to have a credible voice in shaping policy decisions, perceptions and attitudes about our Arab-American community. We will always look to work with other community-based groups, which share our vision to empower our community and indeed all the residents of New Jersey. ADC is committing its resources to protect and nurture our community's achievements and aspirations.

The new Paris office reinforces ARC Advisory Group's commitment to serving the needs of its European clients.

The biggest problem we have is with these renegade wreckers who tow people's cars and then hold them hostage.

This council will operate under the concept that there will be no tax increase this coming fiscal year.