Dem Committee Raising Cash for Ramos?

What's going on at the Hoboken Democratic Committee?

Don't ask Dana Wefer, the Democratic Comittee Treasurer.  Shes got no idea. 

That's the problem.

The HDC's 'Mid-Summer Classic Fundraiser' (see above invitation) was planned without her knowledge; she's been excluded from any role in the event thus far.

The Committee Treasurer is supposed to be the contact person (RSVP) for fundraising events,  with monies directed to the Committee Treasurer. 

For example, here's what your standard HDC invitation looks like (coincidentally, GA created this one) with the Treasurer's contact information.  Also note the invitation provides a purpose for the event, tells the reason why money's being raised.

Compare with Cryan's 'Mid-Summer' fundraiser invitation. RSVPs go to Chairman Cryan and Vice-Chair Russo.  Where is Wefer? 

The Committee Treasurer is supposed to handle MONIES donated at HDC fundraising events.
Not only has Wefer been excluded from managing the guest list and RSVPs, but her inquiries to Chairman Cryan about this 'Mid-Summer' fundraiser have been met with silence. GA hears that Wefer asked the most basic questions, like "who will be collecting the money" assuming that as Treasurer, she would have some responsibilities, and asking whether the Executive Committee of the Democratic Party will have meeting, etc.

Here was Cryan's response to Wefer:



Further, this was announced by Cryan on his Facebook page first- inviting his 1,400 best friends.   A day later Cryan sent an invitation to Democratic Committee members.

Folks, all this is highly unorthodox.  It suggests a hijacking of the 'neutral' Democratic Committee for partisan purposes in an election year.   If the money is for Barbara Buono, why not say so on the invitation?  Why exclude Wefer, who comes from the 'Reform' side?

The ticket prices $150 - $2,500 are huge. Rumor is that Ruben Ramos is hurting for cash. Michelle Russo is a hardcore Ruben supporter as is Mike Russo.  No Wefer.  It smells, no? 

It isn't too late to clear the stink from this fundraiser.  Wefer should assume 'normal' duties as a Treasurer for a Committeee fundraiser and collect any contributions. 

C'mon, Jamie.  Fix it.  Elections come and go.  The credibility of an organization and it's leader  doesn't.

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