Mayoral candidate, Patrick Hall
Patrick Hall was the first to announce he was running for mayor of Trenton.
With the regularly scheduled Trenton Municipal elections just a year away, the Trenton Downtowner plans to provide information to the public about the mayoral candidates. Starting with this issue we invited the candidates to submit a 700-word piece introducing themselves to the voters. We asked each candidate to tell us about their family; when, where and why they decided to run for mayor of Trenton; and to list things they have accomplished that they think qualify them to be mayor. They were asked to provide concrete examples of achievements that demonstrate their ability to solve problems. Each candidate was also allowed up to an additional 125 words to rate the performance of current mayor, Tony F. Mack.
Patrick O. Hall
My name is Patrick ONeil Hall and I was born in Birmingham, Alabama. In 1972, my mother, Dorothy Hall, and family relocated to Trenton. My father, David Hall, remained in Alabama. My mother now resides in Winston-Salem, N. C.
I live in West Trenton with my wife, Patricia who has worked for the Trenton Free Public Library for over 26 years. Together, we have five children: Robert 27; Anthony 23; Mariah, 20; Patrice, 20; and Connor, 16; and three grandsons.
My community involvement began at the age of 17 when I joined the Guardian Angels. I graduated from Trenton Central High School in 1981, attended Mercer County Community College, then transferred to Mercer County Vocational and Technical School. I graduated in the field of electronics all while working full time at Trane in Hamilton.
I worked as a manager at the city’s swimming pools and became the supervisor after obtaining my Certified Pool Operator’s License. I received financial services licenses and started a business as a broker. Later I graduated from The Cittone Institute at the top of my class with a certificate in computerized accounting.
In 2000, combining my education, business skills and over 25 years of management experience, I opened The Wacky Gym LLC. Six years later, the company’s net worth was $1.8 million with 11 managers and 60 employees. The Wacky Gym was projected to franchise in 2010 but the economy took a drastic turn for the worse.
On May 3, 2011, I decided to run for Mayor of Trenton. Our marketing company, Hand to Hand Marketing LLC, hosted an appreciation event for city-based organizations. That night, I watched and listened as representatives of over 40 organizations explained their mission and the things they were trying to accomplish. They were unable to get things done because they continuously ran into a brick wall at City Hall.
I’ve seen this frustration before, but not on that scale. An overwhelming desire to help was placed on my heart and confirmed by God. By September 2011, I had moved my family back into the city. As soon as I registered to vote here, I signed the recall petition. I have uprooted my family, closed two businesses and dedicated the last two years to focus on my candidacy.
What makes me the best candidate is that I have lived a life of integrity. My mother instilled values and principals in me that hold true today. I am dedicated to making Trenton the best city in the state; one worthy of being its capital. I’m dedicated to making responsible decisions by following rules, maintaining ethics and team input.
The mayor’s seat is about more than a person. The citizens of Trenton own it. I understand my role as mayor would be to serve the people and not the other way around.
Managing a large business and managing the city of Trenton have similar issues and challenges. I’ve worked with the county, state and the IRS while writing policies and procedures for my businesses. Business owners reinvest in the company to move forward. As mayor I would reinvest in our citizens to move Trenton forward.
I have hired a large management staff and understand delegating, motivating and the importance of checks and balances. I believe in hiring intelligent, experienced people in every key position. I have successfully negotiated with companies such as Merrill Lynch, Bristol-Myers Squibb and PNC Bank.
Having operated several businesses at a time I am able to multitask. I possess vision, the ability to successfully plan and supervisory skills. As mayor, my decisions will be based on the betterment of the citizens of Trenton not my personal agenda. My leadership experience, high moral standards and ability to empower others will enable me to meet the challenges and responsibilities of the position.
I am comfortable enough with myself to know my limitations and I am willing to surround myself with individuals that are competent, moral, ethical and trustworthy. I am determined to place individuals in positions that demonstrate their capabilities. My administration will have respect for and follow basic rules and regulations and ensure fiscal responsibility.
To learn more, call me at (609) 439-4226. On the Web: patrickhallformayor.com. Facebook: search for patrickhallformayor.
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