Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Candidate has not yet responded.
Education
BA
Employment
Retired
Involvement in Community
Councilman
Qualifications/Experience
40 years in bussiness- Chairman Planning Board / Chairman Zoaning Board of Appeals
Years residing in town
8
Monroe is fortunate to have access to excellent services, allowing us to avoid starting
from the ground up. It is essential to uphold the high standards of these services. Our
primary challenge lies in providing all departments with quality equipment and the
necessary support systems to ensure the ongoing prosperity of our community.
Additionally, we face the task of fostering development while preserving the charming
character of Monroe's small-town atmosphere. We aim to meet the commercial needs
of our residents without overburdening our infrastructure, all while keeping tax rates unchanged.
I strongly support the development of affordable housing, we must be careful to balance state requirements with our quality of life. One of the
best approaches is to prioritize affordable housing specifically for seniors so longtime residents
who want to downsize can remain in Monroe, a town consistently ranked among the safest in
America, while opening up existing homes for incoming individuals and families. This strategy
helps us meet state-mandated numbers without overwhelming our schools, preserves thecharacter of our town, and allows residents to stay rooted in the community they love, all while
ensuring that new development doesn’t put a strain on the infrastructure.
As a councilman, one of my most significant responsibilities is protecting both our
quality of life and our residents’ wallets. Monroe has consistently maintained one of the
lowest tax rates in Middlesex County, achieving this through four key strategies: running
government operations efficiently, carefully expanding our tax base through innovative
development, aggressively pursuing state and federal grants, and maintaining our AAA
credit rating to lower borrowing costs. These efforts enable us to invest in public
safety—earning recognition as one of America’s safest towns—and expand services such
as police and EMTs, all without increasing the tax burden on residents.
My top priority is protecting the quality of life that makes Monroe one of the best places to live
while ensuring property taxes are spent wisely for the benefit of our residents. That means
preventing overdevelopment, ensuring our infrastructure keeps pace with a growing
population, and continuing to deliver first-class public safety and health services. We have
already reduced the next phase of affordable housing from over 800 units to fewer than 400,
easing pressure on our schools, roads, and facilities, and the Valor Point project has fulfilled part
of our obligation. Looking ahead, I will continue to fight for the modernization and
strengthening of our EMS and Police Department, services that are already among the best in
the country,
Enhancing Monroe’s vitality means continuing to invest in recreational facilities,
infrastructure, and public safety while maintaining low taxes. In the southern part of
town, we’ve built new volleyball courts and are adding more pickleball courts, cricket
pitches, and upgraded baseball facilities. We are also working closely with the county to
address traffic concerns, including the complete renovation of the Prospect Plains and
Applegarth intersection. These improvements are part of a deliberate effort to maintain
one of the lowest municipal tax rates in Middlesex County while still delivering premium
services. Equally important is keeping residents informed and engaged. I regularly attend community events to keep engaged with citizens.
My greatest qualification is my commitment to giving back to the community I care
deeply about. I want our seniors to enjoy their lives to the fullest, and I want families to
feel confident that Monroe is a safe, healthy place to raise their children. Professionally, I
earned a BA from Long Island University and owned and operated a retail business for
38 years. I provided fair salaries and health benefits, recognizing that I
was responsible not only for my business but also for my employees.
That experience taught me to wear many hats—purchasing, HR, marketing, customer
service, and leadership—all skills I bring to public service. I’ve
served as a Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Boards, President of the Chamber of
Commerce’s Merchants
