As a History professor at Brookdale Community College for many years, and as an active volunteer with organizations such as Meals on Wheels and the League of Women Voters, I have devoted my life to public service. I have a vision for Wall’s future that includes:

OPEN, RESPONSIVE, INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT

Establish community advisory boards and revamp the selection process for all township appointments and committees.

Hold regular meetings with all township departments and employees.

Implement a consensus-based, bipartisan management style to make township meetings more resident-friendly.

Work with surrounding towns to establish a comprehensive emergency and evacuation plan.

A GREENER WALL

Join the National Mayor’s Challenge to reduce global warming and use energy more efficiently.

Seek grants to conduct an energy audit of all township facilities and transportation needs.

Preserve open space, increase recycling, and reduce overall energy use.

Enhance the Recreation and Environmental Committees’ work to emphasize energy conservation, and health initiatives; develop a strong educational program to increase environmental and nutritional awareness.

Review Wall’s Master Plan to manage future development.

Work with county, state, and federal agencies to monitor municipal waterways and areas of the township.

REDUCING GOVERNMENT COSTS

Enact a stronger pay-to-play ordinance; end no-bid contracts.

Advocate for Wall in discussions with county, state, federal officials on school funding.

Initiate energy-savings plan through possible shared services, recycling, conservation.

Work with School Board professionals to maximize public school resources to maintain academic excellence.