Politics & Government
Princeton Patch 2014 Review: The Year in Politics
A look back at some of the stories from the political landscape.

It’s the end of the year. It’s a time of new beginnings and of reflections. This week, we’ll take a look back at some of the biggest stories of the year in several categories. Up first: politics.
Here are some of the stories that dominated the political landscape this year. Take a look at the stories by clicking on the headline for the link, then tell us which were your favorites in the comments section below.
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Mid-Term Elections Draw Just Over 31 Percent of Princeton Voters
Bonnie Watson Coleman Becomes First African American New Jersey Congresswoman
Princeton Council Accepts First Post-Consolidation Audit, Corrective Action Plan
Former NJDOT Commissioner James Simpson Nominated for Appointment to Kean University BOT
Princeton Mayor Provides Tiebreaking Vote in Favor of Raises for Council
Princeton University Employee Has Choice: Medicinal Marijuana or Job
Protesters Rally in Princeton to Show Support for Palestinians
Princeton Council, Besieged With Noise Complaints, Considers Business-Hours Law
Princeton Mayor To Christie: Give Everyone Fair Opportunity To Compete For Work
Princeton University To Give $21.72 Million To Princeton Over Seven Years
No New Princeton Overnight Parking Permissions On Prohibited Streets
No Increase In Princeton Municipal Taxes Under Proposed Budget
Rush Holt, Princeton Physicist-Turned-Congressman, Will Retire
“It’s Like the Realization of the Biggest Fears of Those Who Opposed Consolidation”
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