Politics & Government

Another Candidate Declares Intention To Run For Princeton Council

Two people have now declared that they will enter the Democratic Primary, according to Planet Princeton.

PRINCETON, NJ — Self-employed architect David Cohen participated in the Women’s March on Washington. That’s when he decided he would run for public office.

Cohen is seeking a seat on Princeton Council, and will participate in this year’s Democratic Primary, Planet Princeton reports.

“I have become convinced that local politics offers one of the best opportunities to resist the Trump agenda and rebuild the strength of the Democratic Party,” Cohen told the news site.

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He said if elected, he would focus on income inequality, alternative modes of transportation and affordable housing issues.

Leticia Fraga previously said she would also run in the primary, and incumbents Bernard Miller and Jo Butler have said they won’t run for re-election.

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