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New Brunswick s governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the seven-member City Council, all of whom are elected at-large on a partisan basis to four-year terms of office in even-numbered years as part of the November general election. As the legislative body of New Brunswick s municipal government, the City Council is responsible for approving the annual budget, ordinances and resolutions, contracts, and appointments to boards and commissions. The Council President is elected to a two-year term by the members of the Council at a reorganization meeting held after election and presides over all meetings.

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    Doris E. Elliott
    (Dem)

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    Rebecca H. Escobar
    (Dem)

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    Matthew B. Ferguson
    (Dem)

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    Petra N. Gaskins
    (Dem)

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    Yeni J. Mendez Romero
    (Dem)

Biographical Information

Please explain why you are running and describe the personal and professional experiences/skills that you possess that make you uniquely qualified to serve.

What are your priorities for your term in municipal government? How do you plan to implement these priorities?

What approach will you take on local issues that have been divisive given the current polarized nature of political discourse and difficulty in reaching consensus? Can you provide any examples?

What is the role of the office you are seeking in addressing the impact of ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) policies on the local community?

In addition to the issues you have already addressed, what other challenges to the municipality do you see and how would you address them?

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