Princeton Officials Reiterate Commitment To Diversity Following 2016 Elections

Princeton, NJ -- Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert and members of council reiterated their commitment to diversity a week to the day following one of the most divisive elections in recent memory.

“Last week, we came together with local institutions and non-profits to commit to maintaining and building a unified Princeton in a divided nation,” Lempert said in a statement issued on Tuesday. “As mayor and council, we recognize that our community is stronger because of our diversity, not in spite of it, and we commit to supporting all our residents regardless of their race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, immigration status, disability, economic standing or political views.

“We also want to assure our residents from the diverse groups represented in our town that we will continue our commitment to social justice and will stand against intolerance.”

Anyone with concerns or questions, or who is looking for resources to help them or their friends and family, or who wants to help build a more inclusive community can contact the Princeton Human Services Department at 609-688-2055. The office is located at 1 Monument Drive Princeton, NJ.

The statement was signed by Lempert, Council President Lance Liverman and Council Members Jo Butler, Jenny Crumiller, Heather Howard, Bernard Miller and Patrick Simon.