Wyckoff Township Committee Election Profile: Melissa Rubenstein

WYCKOFF, NJ — Current Township Committee member Melissa Rubenstein is seeking re-election as a Republican in the Nov. 3 General Election.

Rubenstein, 41, is a New York Attorney, as well as a New York and New Jersey Realtor. She has two children, a daughter, Jillian, 9, and son, Lucas, 6.

She is a graduate of Tufts University, and attended law school at Fordham University.

Campaign website

www.melissaandpete4wyckoff.com

Why are you seeking elective office?

I would like to continue serving the residents of Wyckoff to ensure the community maintains its family friendly values while also providing the level of services and affordability that our residents have come to expect and deserve.

The single most pressing issue facing our community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing Wyckoff is the reliability and quality of the utilities mandated by the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities. Through litigation, outreach to the board and via our state level elected officials we will continue to press the BPU and the utility companies to provide the level of service our residents deserve.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Our opponents believe that Wyckoff needs to change. We believe that Wyckoff is a strong, inclusive community that generations of residents have grown up in and moved back to. Our shared Wyckoff values have allowed us to persevere even through unprecedented times such as these.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

As Chair of the Finance Committee, I included in the budget a tax decrease in municipal taxes for 2020. We value low taxes, high levels of services for our residents, safety measures for our students and public and support for our first responders.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

"Most of the successful people I've known are the ones who do more listening than talking." --Bernard Baruch

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am a dedicated mom, businesswoman and committeewoman. I love Wyckoff and share the values that have made this town a great place to raise a family. I look forward to continuing to serve our residents while prioritizing low taxes, safety and service.