To lead and engage our town residents to help define, defend and set our Strategic
Priorities to manage growth and risk in our rural Township, specifically:

• Managing Growth Responsibly
  Our community will be impacted by large residential developments, including
  Hovnanian’s 228-unit project on Halls Mill Road and the 61-unit affordable housing set aside at the Hildebrant/Tewksbury Wine property. These projects will impact our municipal budgets, K-8 school enrollment, Oldwick sewer plant and local taxes. I will ensure we proactively coordinate the impact of these developments so residents are not caught off guard by financial, regulatory or educational pressures.
  
  
• Reducing Legal Risk
  For more than a decade, Tewksbury has not completed its Round Three (2010)
  affordable housing obligations that we committed to build behind the Oldwick
  Firehouse. These delays have seen building costs double and increased the risk to Tewksbury of costly Builder’s Remedy lawsuits. I will address these obligations head-on, reducing legal risks, protecting taxpayers from increasing costs and maintaining control of our township’s future.
  
  
• Plan for State mandates and Oldwick Sewer contingency
  Due to the age of the Oldwick lagoon-based sewer plant and new regulations on stormwater management it is likely that the 61-units of housing planned at the Hildebrant/Tewksbury Wine property will trigger the State to mandate an expansion and upgrade of the Oldwick sewer plant. We need to have a plan in place ensuring fiscal preparedness and infrastructure readiness.
  
  
• Strengthening Community Collaboration
  We can improve efficiency and reduce costs by expanding shared services across the County, our school district, and neighboring municipalities. I will work to strengthen these partnerships, ensuring taxpayers receive the best value for their dollars.
  
  
• Protecting Open Space
  I am committed to accelerating open space acquisition. Preserving land not only keeps Tewksbury’s rural charm intact but also gives us more control over our future. Together, we can ensure that we Keep Tewksbury, Tewksbury and preserve our quaintness.