Franklin Township Council - Somerset County - Ward 2
The Franklin Township Council is responsible for adopting ordinances; reviewing revising and adopting the budget; levying taxes; authorizing bond issues and establishing general municipal policies. The Franklin Township Council election chooses one Council member to represent Ward 2. Each Council member serves for a 3-year term.
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Jan Brant
(Rep)
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Shepa Uddin
(Dem)
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Qualifications/Experience
5+ years working in the city council seat and more than 20+ years working in the IT industry.
Involvement in Community
Councilwoman
Slogan
HONEST LEADERSHIP WORKING FOR YOU
Our municipality faces several challenges. One of the most important is diversity and inclusion. While Franklin is a diverse community, there is still resistance faced by the LGBTQ community. I proudly supported the Pride Month resolution and remain committed to ensuring inclusion for all residents. Another major concern is warehouse sprawl. I advocated for and approved rezoning certain business-industrial areas into residential zones. I also pushed for a comprehensive traffic study and will continue to prioritize road safety for our community. Another priority is public safety and wellness. I will keep engaging with residents to promote awareness and support outreach initiatives.
Our priority must always be public safety and trust, ensuring every resident feels safe engaging with local authorities without fear. Unfortunately, I hear from constituents who are afraid to do everyday things like visit the doctor or go food shopping. I will continue to advocate for all families and residents to be treated with dignity and fairness.
I remain committed to preserving open space and have installed PurpleAir sensors to track air pollution. I will also continue monitoring road safety by updating signage, trimming overgrown trees, improving paving, and addressing related concerns.
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