Paving Paths for Progress

Our Platform for Garwood

Negotiate for more beneficial shared service agreements that invite other towns to compete for our business.
Identify alternative revenue sources and continue annual reviews of permits and fees to ensure they align with neighboring towns.
Continue advocacy for the total return of yearly Energy Tax revenue from the State government to Garwood to help keep property taxes in check.

Create an advisory group of community stakeholders (i.e., Police, School Administration, business owners, and local non-profits) to address community relations and problem-solve.
Strengthen ties of cultural and communal organizations like GPAC by founding and promoting new events that emphasize Garwood's history and development.
Work with the Board of Health and local businesses to engage resident interests in sustainability, mental health awareness, and healthy living.

Ensure proper funding and staffing levels for Police & Fire Departments.
Collaborate with the Police and Borough Engineer to continue improving traffic and pedestrian safety, including sidewalks, road diets, bike paths, and busy crosswalks with accessible pedestrian signals.
Support the Garwood Police Department's community policing programs, including establishing a volunteer community emergency response team (CERT).

Target public and private grants to address infrastructure projects, flood mitigation, and increased sustainability.
Lobby with our Trenton and Washington, D.C. legislative partners to increase funding for NJ Transit accessibility and platform improvements.
Oversee public space development at the Paperboard site and hold the developer accountable to the timeline.

Ensure our Small Town with The Big Heart also has a Big Voice with our County, State, and Federal representatives to reclaim our tax dollars for more paving, modernization of infrastructure, and flood control.
Represent Garwood with dignity and respect; ensuring that Garwood is professionally represented and advocated for at the County, State, and Federal levels.