The Township of Readington is governed by a five member Township Committee consisting of township residents elected for three year terms. The committee organizes annually during the first week in January, at which time it elects a Mayor and Deputy Mayor from among its members. The Mayor presides at meetings of the Township Committee and performs such other duties as the Township Committee may prescribe. In the absence or disability of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor acts as Mayor. In addition to the Township Committee, a number of boards, commissions, and committees, comprised of township residents, are established. Members are appointed by the Mayor at the annual reorganization meeting or during the year as vacancies become available. Members of these boards, commissions, and committees serve as volunteers.
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I believe our town has the potential to function more effectively, and I’m motivated by the desire to improve how it is managed. We need greater transparency, better communication, and a commitment to collaboration from our Township Committee. Currently, two of our elected members of the committee have been excluded from timely information and shut out of critical discussions and decision-making. That’s not just frustrating, it’s dysfunctional.
Municipal government shouldn't be driven by egos or personal ambition. It should be rooted in public service and a shared commitment to the community. It’s about making the systems we all rely on more efficient, more responsive, and more fair.
Professionally, I spent many years working in university administration, where I served as a behind-the-scenes coordinator, making sure operations ran smoothly while working directly with students, faculty, and staff. That work taught me how to navigate bureaucracy, advocate for people, and solve problems with care and integrity.
One of my priorities is restoring transparency and open communication in our local government, especially around budgeting and fiscal decision-making. Residents deserve clear, accurate information about how decisions are made and how their money is being spent.
We currently have a majority on the Township Committee that tends to vote as a bloc, moving decisions forward without broad discussion or input. This limits debate and can leave other committee members and our township residents in the dark until decisions are finalized. That lack of openness contributes to frustration and a growing disconnect between residents and their local government.
If elected, I would bring a new, independent voice to the committee; one focused on asking questions, pushing for clarity, and ensuring decisions are made based on facts and community needs, not political alignment. A new voice would help break the current voting bloc, leading to a more balanced committee.
My loyalty is to the residents of Readington, and my goal is to ensure they’re informed, respected, and represented every step of the way.
Members of a municipal governing board, such as the Readington Township Committee, carry both concrete administrative duties and broader ethical responsibilities to the community. Their work impacts nearly every aspect of daily life, from how our roads are maintained to how we preserve our town’s character and values.
The Township Committee oversees the management of the town, everything from public safety, road maintenance, budgeting, zoning, licensing, to the stewardship of public land. They appoint members to volunteer boards, work with developers, and coordinate with county and state agencies.
Beyond the day-to-day operations, they have a deeper responsibility to lead with integrity. That means listening to residents, building consensus, and making decisions transparently and fairly. Committee members are not just managers, they influence the town’s values and character. It is essential they act in ways that earn and maintain the public’s trust.
Local law enforcement plays a vital role in upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights and safety of everyone in our community. Our local police officers are highly trained professionals who know our community and serve it with dedication and integrity. In situations where there is a serious criminal threat and a lawful judicial warrant, coordination between federal and local agencies is appropriate and necessary.
However, our officers are not federal agents, and it’s not their role to enforce federal immigration policy, particularly when it’s carried out without transparency or due process. Unlike our officers, ICE agents often operate without the same knowledge of our residents or local protocols, which can lead to confusion and unnecessary fear.
Building and maintaining trust between police and the communities they serve is essential. That trust keeps everyone safer. Our local police should remain focused on protecting our town, not enforcing broad federal immigration actions that may not align with our community’s needs or values.
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