I believe our most important challenges include affordability, improving infrastructure and traffic safety, protecting our neighborhoods, schools and open spaces, and managing future growth. I will support the police department’s technological and staffing needs, promote strong school and youth programs, protect open spaces, and support the business community. My approach is to listen closely to residents, draw on my years of practical municipal and leadership experience, and work collaboratively with stakeholders to advocate for action in support of these endeavors. I believe a new comprehensive Master Plan is the foundation in meeting these objectives.
I’ve lived in Randolph since 1989, raised my family here, and spent over 36 years in law enforcement in the Township of Mount Olive. I rose through the ranks and served seven years as Chief of Police. Throughout my career, I managed complex operations, budgets, staffing, and compliance with laws and directives. I did this while building strong relationships with community members, schools, and local organizations. I served on the Executive Board of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association and was the 2021 President. I am a Certified Public Manager through the Rutgers University School of Public Affairs and Administration. My background and experiences have taught me how to lead transparently, solve problems collaboratively, and make decisions that put community needs first. I believe this background prepares me well to serve on the Randolph Township Council.
The cost of running a town, especially with rising healthcare and personnel costs, continues to increase. To support a stronger local economy and help stabilize taxes, I will work to attract and retain businesses that fit Randolph’s character and broaden our tax base. I will support clear, predictable processes for business owners, encourage collaboration between the township and the business community, and ensure our Master Plan guides thoughtful, well planned growth. My goal is to help create the conditions that allow responsible economic development so Randolph can manage rising costs without placing additional burdens on homeowners.
I believe Federal Immigration policy has created an atmosphere of fear and uncertainty for members of our community. According to the most recent U.S. census nearly 20% of Randolph residents are immigrants. My experience has taught me that the best way for a town to respond is by upholding the rule of law while maintaining strong, respectful relationships with all members of the community. That means following federal guidelines, ensuring our local departments communicate effectively with partner agencies, and making sure residents feel safe accessing municipal services. My perspective is shaped by decades of working directly with families, businesses, and community groups. I believe a community that trusts their local government and understands the laws that apply benefits us all.
I have lived in Morris County most of my life, and in Randolph since 1989. I have seen the westward creep of population growth and development. This growth has extended well beyond Randolph, which makes the township not just a destination but a transit point. Regarding environmental impact and transportation infrastructure, layered Federal, State and County agencies review, guide and approve local plans. I’m advocating for an updated Master Plan that reflects the current needs and priorities of our residents. Community engagement, business and resident feedback are critical components of developing the Master Plan. I advocate for Pre-Construction reviews where the Department Heads or their designated representatives review and then amend or, approve local traffic and construction plans developed in support of the Master Plan. Where it applies, School Administrators or their representatives should also be included.
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In my opinion, attracting ratable businesses is essential to easing the residents’ tax burden. In this affordability crisis, a new comprehensive Master Plan is a necessary step. I think smart, strategic planning is the key to easing the economic burden of tax payers.
I’ve lived in Randolph since 2000, raised my 2 children here, and volunteered here for most of those years. I work in the Finance Department of a local government. I am the Human Resources Director and manage all benefits and compensation for town employees and retirees, which is a huge piece of a municipal budget. I believe this background prepares me well to serve on the Randolph Township Council.
With healthcare expenses skyrocketing and the rising cost of living, it is essential that we attract and retain businesses that broaden our tax base. I will support policy and process optimization, encourage and cultivate better collaboration between the township and the business community, and ensure our Master Plan guides thoughtful growth. My goal is to help Randolph residents get more for their tax dollars.
Randolph has a vibrant immigrant population. In my opinion, it is essential that we uphold the rule of law, including the Immigrant Trust Act, and cultivate a strong, respectful relationship with all of our residents. We will follow federal guidelines and state laws, while ensuring our local departments communicate effectively with partner agencies, and making sure residents feel safe accessing municipal services. I believe a community that trusts their local government and understands the laws that apply will benefit us all.
Beginning with an updated Master Plan is the key component to protecting and improving Randolph’s environmental quality. Focusing on smart growth, responsible, sustainable infrastructure, and connecting more walking paths, sidewalks, and neighborhoods will help not only improve environmental conditions, it will connect our neighborhoods with our beloved parks and trails.
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I consider affordability to be our biggest challenge. We currently have an incredibly outdated master plan which has slowed growth in our town. Growth is inevitable, but the lack of a cohesive plan for workforce housing and little reason to attract retail businesses has caused the town's tax rate to continue to balloon over the past 5 years with no end in sight. With my fellow council members, we will seek to update our master plan and try to attract businesses to lessen the tax burden on our fellow residents.
I have been a member of Local 1262 for over 20 years and recently became a Shop Steward. This has given me ample opportunity to have many face to face discussions with people of different backgrounds. My opinion continues to be shaped by these experiences and allows me to continue to learn and grow about issues my fellow associates and others face daily. I try to learn and grow from each interaction, striving to be as inclusive as possible. This translates well into being able to serve my community, providing a listening ear to the disadvantaged and able to provide solutions to appease all parties.
We are looking to create a strong base of retail businesses to help unload some of the financial weight our taxpayers are faced with. This starts with clear direction from the town about possible locations, a willing planning board and the ability to create smart, sustainable growth in our town. Updating our master plan helps bring businesses, big and small, back to our town.
Nearly twenty percent of our town is immigrants hailing from across the world. There is a constant simmering of fear from some of our most vulnerable residents. No one should feel unsafe in a place they call home. Randolph law enforcement are required to follow the Immigrant Trust Directive. However, this feels under reported in our town. Together with my fellow council members and members of local municipal agencies, we need to foster a trust between our government and our residents through a clear and respectful relationship while navigating these immigration policies.
We love the plethora of parks in our town, it's one of the many reasons my husband and I chose Randolph. Westward sprawl has brought many new residents to our area, but we also want to keep our green spaces in town. This is integral to an updated master plan, a retention of our green spaces, smart local traffic planning and a modern perspective on development. We want new zoning for walkways and sidewalks, no more disjointed patches of park spaces and residential or business areas.
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Randolph needs smart growth, not rush growth. We must acknowledge that development is inevitable, but make a strong case of. It must be done in a way that protects the existing residence. Residence are already seeing the effects of strain on traffic congestion, utility reliability issues, and concerns on whether roads, water systems, and drainage can handle additional demands.
I have a bachelors degree in psychology, a masters degree in organizational psychology from Columbia University, and a PhD from Steven Institute of technology in in applied industrial organizational psychology. I’ve worked as a consultant for large corporations, helping upper level management design and structure organizations, managerial development, performance management systems, and selection test design. As an academic, I’ve been a professor of both psychology and business in different schools, and also taught in the graduate level of engineering management at Stevens.
Many residents intuitively understand that poorly planned growth can lead to higher long-term cost. We should consistently reinforce a simple principle: Growth must pay for growth. If new development increases the demand on infrastructure, schools and services those cost must be built into the project, not past to the existing residence.
The current immigration policy has many residents, fearful of being deported, even if they are here legally from other countries. Many of the businesses are suffering as they can’t find enough workers sufficient enough to supply the manpower demands. I think we need an immigration policy. That is more humanistic and makes reasonable sense.
It’s important to invest in existing neighborhoods. Many longtime residence feel that the new development receives attention while their own streets, drainage systems, and utilities are overlooked. We should commit to prioritizing maintenance upgrades for current residence first.
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