MY VISION
Learn more about my vision for our community and how we can bring trust back to our local government.
I am running on the Democratic ticket.
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TRANSPARENCY
Transparency and responsibility are the most important part of my vision.
While much progress has been made on this front, there is much more to do, particularly regarding timing, such as getting things out faster to residents, having agenda items provide a better description of what it is about, and using the town website to assist in this process.
Requiring all documents submitted to the town to be in electronic form would assist with the above. I’d like to see a fundamental change in mindset from looking at the flow of information to residents as a chore ( provide only what we “have” to) to a way to welcome, encourage, and embrace citizen involvement, resulting in decisions being embraced rather than opposed.
This vision includes clear budgeting, capital spending plans, and fiscal responsibility.
OVERDEVELOPMENT & ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Millburn has been blessed with beautiful natural landscapes for all to enjoy. I will commit myself to protecting these spaces and our excellent tree cover to help protect the character of our community.
Two of the major issues confronting our town are the threat of overdevelopment and flooding. Both of these issues can be fixed by proper planning, and both issues must be put front and center.
By planning with state authorities, we can develop our town on our own terms rather than having developments pushed on us. With almost 40 years as a litigation lawyer, I believe I am well suited to tackle this problem. We can also prepare and prevent flood-prone areas by fixing the problem where it starts. By properly landscaping our shared public spaces with modern flood prevention techniques, we can stop this problem as a community.
PUBLIC SAFETY
I believe the safety of our community is of the utmost importance. For many, the safety our taxes pay for should be something we can rely on.
If elected, I will ensure the police have everything they need to do their jobs properly. I will also support the implementation of various safety measures, such as license plate readers, neighborhood watch groups, and citizen involvement.
I also will encourage increased cooperation between the municipal police department and county and state police to help prevent crime originating in other municipalities.