Leticia Fraga To Seek Re-Election To Princeton Council

PRINCETON, NJ — Princeton Councilwoman Leticia Fraga announced she will be running for re-election for a second term in the upcoming election.

As the first Latinx person ever to hold elected office in Princeton, Fraga focused her first two years in office on affordability, equity, sustainability and quality of life.

During her tenure she served as Princeton’s Police Commissioner, liaison to the Youth Advisory Committee, representative to the Civil Rights Commission and the Human Services Commission, and liaison to the Board of Health.

"I see a second term as a chance to amplify the momentum, goodwill and expertise I developed in my first three years and to work alongside colleagues — elected and volunteer — to build on our accomplishments," said Fraga.

Fraga noted some of the accomplishments including:

• The passage in 2019 of an ordinance mandating that all single stall bathrooms be labeled as gender neutral. This policy helped Princeton become one of three towns in New Jersey and one of only 88 nationwide to score 100 percent in the Human Rights Campaign’s annual Municipal Equality Index measuring fairness and equality of local policies protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community.
• Also, in 2019, Princeton became the second local government in New Jersey to pass a unique resolution advocated by members of the public and of the Civil Rights Commission to formally observe Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

"As our community continues to grow, my goal is to see all residents flourish," Fraga said.

Fraga went on to endorse Councilman David Cohen for a second term pointing to his background in planning and infrastructure and questions of municipal growth.

"With the engagement and support of the public, I am eager to continue to work together with my colleagues to ensure Princeton lives up to its potential as a standout community and an ideal place to start a family, open a business, buy a home, or to retire. Princeton must remain a municipality that offers opportunity, wellness, dignity, and security."

There are currently two seats up for grabs on the council with Fraga and incumbent David Cohen's terms expiring. Dina Shaw has also announced she will be running for Princeton Council as a Democrat in the upcoming 2020 election.

To learn more about Councilwoman Fraga, visit leticiafraga.com.

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