Vote for Curt Ritter June 4

On June 4, Chatham Township voters will choose between three very capable Republican candidates for two seats on the Township Committee.

I have had the pleasure of working with candidate Curt Ritter for the past year on the board of the Chatham Education Foundation (CEF). Curt’s term on the CEF board ends June 30, so he is looking for another public service opportunity. As CEF Communications chair, Curt significantly upgraded the CEF website, sent out numerous professionally crafted communications to the community, and initiated use of a tool called “Constant Contact” to manage CEF’s growing list of donors. As a result of Curt’s work along with other CEF board members, CEF has had one of the most successful fundraising years in it’s 15- year history.

If Curt is elected to the Township Committee, he will bring these and many other talents to strengthen the work of the Committee.

One area where many residents would like to see the township become more active is in support of our children. Curt participated in a recent briefing about mental health, alcohol, and drug abuse among school-aged children in our community, and he will be an educated voice as the Township Committee addresses these issues.

For instance, an organization called “Project Community Pride” provides much needed assistance in the community, and Chatham Township should consider supporting this organization, joining Chatham Borough and the School District of the Chathams. In addition, more can be done to address teen alcohol abuse in our community including proposals under consideration by the Municipal Alliance Committee of the Chathams.

For all of the above reasons and more, Curt Ritter deserves community support in the June 4 election.

Sincerely,

Alan C. Routh

Chatham Township