The Branchburg Township Committee is comprised of five members, elected by the public for three-year terms of office on a staggered schedule, with one or two seats coming up for election each year. All members have equal power and may vote on all issues. Township Committee hold all legislative and executive powers of the Township. At the annual Reorganization meeting held in January, the Mayor is elected by the committee from among its members.
Qualifications/Experience
I have served on the Branchburg Township Committee since 2012 and have had the honor and privilege of serving as Mayor four times. I have served as liaison to the Police Department, Emergency Services, the Planning Board, the Environmental Committee, the Historical Committee, and the Wildlife Management Committee. I am on the Township’s Finance Committee and Board of Health.
Yrs. of Residence
20+
Branchburg is facing the same challenges as many New Jersey towns in controlling property taxes, balancing development, affordable housing obligations, open space preservation, and maintaining our quality of life.
I have always believed that responsible governance begins with effective planning. We continually evaluate our operating and capital needs so we can make informed decisions and avoid unnecessary financial pressures. It’s important to remember that the municipal portion of our taxes represent only about 20 percent of the average property tax bill, yet it funds essential services such as police protection, public works, parks, road maintenance, municipal operations, and and support of our volunteer emergency services.
Branchburg Township is currenty reviewing its commercial zoning to restrict development of hyperscale data centers in town. Data centers would be required to fully comply with NJ legislation S3379/A4096 which regulates data centers’ energy and water use and would require full compliance with EDA, DEP, and BPU regulations. Data centers would be required to provide their own clean energy and establish a separate rate class to protect residents from shouldering the costs of data center energy demand and water use if applicable. The revised zoning will evaluate impacts on local infrastructure and resources, assessing emergency response and infrastructure needs, and community benefits agreements CBAs)
Branchburg is a special community worth protecting. While growth and development are realities that we must face, our primary responsibility is to manage that growth thoughtfully, preserve the character of our community, and ensure that future generations enjoy the same quality of life that attracted so many of us here. I have always believed in anticipating challenges instead of simply reacting to them. Whether it involves preserving open space, investing in public safety, maintaining our infrastructure, or preparing for future growth, the decisions we make today strengthen Branchburg for years to come. I firmly believe we have a responsibility to leave Branchburg stronger than we found it. My goal has always been to protect our families today while preserving the community we want our children and grandchildren to enjoy tomorrow.
Branchburg has already met its court ordered affordable housing obligations, avoiding costly developer litigation while retaining local control over our planning process. Because we planned for these obligations years in advance, we are no longer in a position where we need to support additional development simply to satisfy state mandates. I will actively oppose any future non-court mandated high density residential developments in our community.
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