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Education
Rowan University
Involvement in Community
807 Weeks Landing Rd
Qualifications/Experience
active volunteer for many organizations since I was a child, Bank supervisor for 5 years, travelled the wordl volunteering and working for non profits, manager of a million dollar company, runs an efficient household
Occupation
Massage therapist
I believe transparency and community involvement are essential for our town’s progress. To improve this, we should make town hall meetings more accessible by hosting them at various times and locations, and livestreaming for wider reach. Using the electronic bulletin boards by municipal hall to highlight key discussion topics and posting meeting topics prior to decisions in local newspapers will keep residents informed. Additionally, community organizers can play a bigger role in outreach to encourage participation. It’s vital that more of us stay active in these meetings so important issues are not overlooked and our voices shape the decisions that affect us all.
We have been consolidating dispatch services across Lower Township. Given our size, I'm open to discussing further integration if it can be done without sacrificing efficiency or our responsibility to residents.
We recognize that Lower Township is already addressing juvenile misconduct through community involvement and support for law enforcement. Building upon this foundation, we propose enhancing these efforts by formally structuring existing informal mentorship and activity programs. Additionally, we suggest exploring new avenues such as establishing school-based restorative justice circles, creating a dedicated family resource hub for parent support, and developing more coordinated educational workshops in partnership with local police. These steps would strengthen our proactive, rehabilitative approach, already aligned with New Jersey’s juvenile justice principles, by offering even more structured opportunities for positive youth engagement and community collaboration.
I regularly see local businesses understaffed because we lack a stable, local workforce. Simply put, we need people to fill the jobs that currently exist.
Many homes are purchased by second-home owners who aren’t committed to living here year-round. Yet, they still require services, contractors, maintenance, and repairs. This presents an opportunity.
My main proposal is to invest in local trades strategically. By supporting carpenters, electricians, plumbers, and other skilled workers, we can create a steady demand for their services from both permanent residents and second-home owners. This approach builds needed jobs, increases income for locals, and strengthens our economic foundation from the ground up.
We must first address the root cause: the loss of our permanent community because of affordable housing and the ability to earn a livable wage.
To create affordable housing while keeping taxes low, we must focus on repurposing existing assets rather than expensive new development. This includes renovating abandoned commercial or institutional buildings, which utilizes established infrastructure and avoids land costs. We can also partner with churches and other institutions to develop tiny home clusters on their underused acreage, providing needed units without municipal land acquisition. Additionally, promoting accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in backyard spaces increases supply without altering neighborhood character. By combining these approaches with cost-saving models like sweat equity partnerships, pre-approved plans, and streamlined permitting, we can build affordably by leveraging what we already own, minimizing both public expense and tax impact.
