Letter to the Editor Unsafe Working Conditions

Richard Suarez's letter to the editor criticizes Mayor Barberio for neglecting to repair the broken air conditioning at Lake Hiawatha Library, leaving staff in unsafe conditions for eight months. He questions the Mayor's commitment to the staff's health and suggests that City Hall's response will be inadequate. Suarez also notes that plans for a new library may be unfeasible due to legal restrictions on the proposed land. He recounts his efforts to address security lighting issues in the library's parking lot, which remained unresolved until he intervened. The letter points to a pattern of mismanagement by the Mayor, particularly favoring his associates.

Suarez calls on residents to consider voting for Democratic candidates Pulkit Desai, Matt Kavanagh, and Diya Patel in the upcoming election. He believes these candidates could bring positive change to City Hall and better represent the residents of Parsippany. The letter reflects growing frustration with local governance and a desire for accountability.