Mason proposed three sites on which Hoboken could advertise: Hoboken411, the Hudson Reporter website and yours truly, Hoboken Now. But Carol Marsh, who's returned to the Council, took issue with 411, saying the city should used "reputable news sources" and that that some residents have had "some problems with the people running Hoboken 411."This sparked a heated discussion between the Council members (mostly on whether or not to vote on the resolution) and newly elected Council president Dawn Zimmer ultimately tabled the proposal, prompting anger from both Mason and Mike Russo, who said tabling was improper to do. Zimmer today said she stands by her decision.
"Overall, I think it's a good idea to publicize via the Internet, but are we going to put a public notice on 411 when certain members of the public have been banned from there? That's a concern that the Council as whole needs to talk about if Ms. Mason proposes this again," said Zimmer. Zimmer said she tabled the ordinance because it wasn't presented in writing first and she wanted to give public notice so they could come speak on the idea.
