Statement from Englewood Cliffs Democrats on Black Lives Matter Protest Bill

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — The following is a statement from Democratic Council members Gloria Oh, Ed Aversa, Deborah Tsabari and Jimmy Song and Council Candidates Glenn Luciano and David Di Gregorio on Mayor Mario Kranjac’s decision to rescind the bill sent to Emily Gil for hosting a Black Lives Matter protest in Englewood Cliffs:

“After causing a national outcry against his tyrannical, blatantly unconstitutional and deeply immoral behavior, Mayor Mario Kranjac is now apparently backing off his demand for a local teenage activist to pay thousands of dollars for organizing a small, peaceful protest against racism. However, he has still refused to apologize and our Borough Council members are still exploring ways to hold the Mayor accountable. Englewood Cliffs Democrats immediately called out Mayor Kranjac’s abhorrent behavior and we spoke to Emily Gil and her family to let her know that she has our full support. It’s sad that rather than take responsibility Mayor Kranjac is now trying to pass the buck, once again showing his characteristic lack of leadership and thin skin. We hope that this embarrassing situation will shine a light on the many other abuses Mayor Kranjac has inflicted on our community and that residents will rally against him this November by rejecting his chosen candidates for Borough Council.”