Dear Friend,

I am writing to you concerning the protection of the views that our community enjoys of the Hudson River and New York City skyline. If you visit Firefighters Memorial Park on 9th Street and Palisade Avenue, Washington Park, or live in Union City, you know the views of New York City and the Hudson River are amazing. Over the years the Commissioners and I have strongly opposed the construction of outrageous structures that have attempted to be built below Union City which would come directly in front of the Palisade cliffs destroying our views, but more importantly, our quality of life.

Some of the communities on the waterfront, such as Weehawken, have been cooperative in keeping structures below the cliff line. Other municipalities have not been as accommodating. Hoboken has allowed the construction of a building on 9th Street to be visible on Congress Street in Jersey City without any regard of the direct impact it would have to the residents of Jersey City.

The Commissioners and I continue to be committed to the mission of protecting your quality of life. We will continue to work with all officials in the municipalities below the Palisade cliff to ensure your view or your quality of life is not disrupted. If this does not prove effective, we will bring the matter to the courts. I am not only protecting your rights but also that of future generations. If we allow developers to build as high as they want, the sky will be the limit! In Union City we have attempted to address this issue by limiting new constructions to 4 floors, with the exception of a few redevelopment areas where the development would bring other benefits to the residents of Union City.

Along with Senator Nicholas Sacco, I am working on legislation to protect the views in all municipalities along the Palisades Cliffs (Jersey City, Guttenberg, Union City, Weehawken, West New York, North Bergen, Edgewater, Cliffside Park, and Fort Lee). I will keep you updated on this important issue. I want to ensure that our views and quality of life, part of what makes Union City and neighboring cities special, are protected for years to come.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Please call me anytime, 7 days a week if you need assistance.

Your Friend,
Brian P. Stack

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