Personal Life Obligations Prompt Hillsborough Deputy Mayor To Resign

HILLSBOROUGH, NJ — Deputy Mayor Janine Erickson is sharing what led her to make the "difficult" decision to resign from the Hillsborough Township Committee on Wednesday.

Erickson was first elected to the township committee in 2020 and was chosen to serve as Deputy Mayor for 2022.

"It has been my honor and privilege to serve on the township committee for the last two years," Erickson said in a statement. "My goal when elected was to enthusiastically give my time and attention to my elected position, to the Township staff, and to the residents of Hillsborough. Unfortunately, increased obligations in my personal life have made it difficult for me to dedicate the time and attention to the level that I feel the residents of Hillsborough deserve. Therefore, after much contemplation, I made the difficult decision to step aside to allow someone else to give the time our township deserves and expects from its elected officials."

The Hillsborough Republican Municipal Committee has 15 days to submit three names to the Hillsborough Township Committee. Those interested can send their resume to hillsboroughnjgop@gmail.com.

"Hillsborough has been lucky to have Deputy Mayor Erickson serving the residents of this town," said Hillsborough Republican Chairman and Former Hillsborough Mayor and County Commissioner Ken Scherer. "Janine has been key in guiding Hillsborough in our post pandemic re-opening and increasing pedestrian safety and infrastructure. She will be missed!"

Erickson has lived in Hillsborough since 1993, where she and her husband Jeff have raised their three children. Erickson earned her BA degree in Communications from Rutgers University.

Leaving a career in finance, Erickson stayed home for 19 years to raise her family. During this time, she stayed active volunteering in the community as well as assisting with the business side of a physical therapy practice that her husband co-owned.

"There are so many people I need to thank but first and foremost is my husband and my children for letting me be part of our amazing government," said Erickson. "Hillsborough remains in amazing hands and I look forward to seeing how great our community will continue to be!"

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