Politics & Government

Stephanie Kravil Seeking Full Term On Cinnaminson Committee

Stephanie Kravil was appointed to fill Howard "Bud" Evans' unexpired term last year. She will now seek a full term in November.

CINNAMINSON, NJ – Cinnaminson Committeewoman Stephanie Kravil will run for a full-term on Township Committee. Kravil announced on Friday she will run for re-election in November.

Kravil earned the unanimous endorsement of the GOP Municipal Committee after screening with them last week, according to the Cinnaminson GOP.

Kravil joined the Township Committee in July of last year after being nominated by the Municipal Committee and selected by the Township Committee to fill the seat formerly occupied by Howard “Bud” Evans, who was required to step down due to his employer’s policy.

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On Nov. 6, Kravil was elected to complete the remaining one year of Evans’ unexpired term. An election for a new three-year term will appear on the general election ballot this year.

Municipal Committee members praised Kravil for hitting the ground running in all aspects of township business, and for her high-energy approach to moving forward vital redevelopment projects.

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Since taking office Kravil has been instrumental in moving forward two major redevelopment projects.

The first is the Siena senior housing project on Route 130, where she worked tirelessly to ensure that the project would not only be completed but maintained the same aesthetic appeal and high quality as the original buildings.

She also helped finalize the sale of the old Cinnaminson Home property on Riverton Road, which was vacant for over 15 years. An attractive new senior living complex is currently under construction on the site.

Kravil announced that former Cinnaminson Mayor Bill O’Connor has agreed to serve as her campaign chairman. O’Connor praised Kravil’s energetic leadership, work ethic, and nonpartisan approach to problem-solving.

“Stephanie takes a grass roots philosophy to her job and is forever reaching out to residents for input on the issues that affect them, such as through a citizen’s advocacy committee,” O’Connor said. “She loves to gain sentiment from a cross section of residents and effectively uses that input to guide her decision-making. With her practical and efficient thought process she has been a valuable contributor.”

Kravil serves as the liaison to the township’s finance department, where she is working on a 2019 budget she says pays attention to areas in which the township can more effectively manage its resources.

“My goal is to keep taxes stable this year, and every year,” Kravil said. “By keeping Cinnaminson affordable we’re helping young families and seniors remain in town and enjoy our wonderful community for years to come.”

A lifelong resident and 1994 graduate of Cinnaminson High School. Four generations of Kravil’s family currently live in town. She and her husband Matt, a self-employed business owner, live in the Ravenswood neighborhood where they are raising their children Macy, Logan and Kelsea. She formerly lived in the township’s Parry neighborhood.

Kravil’s professional managerial duties for a locally operated corporation in Moorestown make her an ideal choice to oversee the township’s finances as her high-level critical thinking allows her to identify inefficiencies and develop creative solutions.

She devotes considerable time to her children’s activities including youth sports, school theater productions, and music performances. She also enjoys traveling and spending quality time with family and friends.

O’Connor said that Kravil’s campaign slogan; “Representing People Not Politics” reflects her passionate desire to serve all residents, regardless of differences.

“Stephanie is not your typical politician,” O’Connor said. “She’s independent-minded and doesn’t care about party labels. She just wants to give back to her community and help as many people as she can.”

Kravil announced her top priorities are keeping taxes and spending down, expediting business redevelopment, improving services to seniors and veterans, and keeping safe and secure neighborhoods. Kravil is the only member of the five-person Township Committee up for re-election this year.

The attached image of Stephanie Kravil was provided.

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