Results Matter: Township Mayor Supports Lempert

Dear Editor:
 
Liz Lempert is the clear choice for Mayor of our newly united Princeton.  As Deputy Mayor and as a member of Township Committee, Liz understands today's issues and has built a clear track record of success. 
 
There is a lot of talk about experience in the mayor's race.  Experience is certainly important and she is the only candidate that has both current experience and results.  Results matter.
 
Township Committee has accomplished a great deal over the last several years.  We have not only achieved consolidation – something that had been attempted and failed virtually every decade since 1953 – but we have also exceeded the 2013 savings from consolidation estimated by the consolidation commission.
 
We have held taxes flat for the last several years – something that had never been done before in the Township.  We have negotiated a voluntary contribution from Princeton University – the first significant contribution in our township's history.
 
We opened up the application process for our boards and commissions to encourage more diversity and participation and have created a Citizens' Finance Advisory Committee to bring additional community expertise in budgeting and strategic financial planning.  This was also a community first.
 
We have promoted common sense development for our community resulting in developments like Copperwood that have preserved a significant portion of open space in perpetuity and contributed to the establishment of the Princeton Ridge Preserve.  We have achieved certification from Sustainable Jersey and have made great strides when it comes to environmental and economic sustainability.
 
That's the record.  Liz is the candidate that can build the bridge to a united Princeton and carry forward the record of results that we have achieved.  She's done it and as Mayor she'll continue to deliver results for our community.
 
Chad Goerner
Mayor
Princeton Township