Today's letters: more endorsements
Julie Blake In running as the Democratic candidate for Hopewell Township Committee, I've knocked on over 1000 doors and listened to what my fellow residents had to say. I'd like to share the issues that you told me are the most important to you.
Affordability: Like many of you, I want to stop the excessive spending and borrowing that has become the norm. I'll fight for lower taxes and lower spending because I know what it is like to stretch one's budget to pay our bills. The Township increased spending by 9% this year. That is unacceptable.
Overdevelopment: I am the only candidate who has pledged not to accept any campaign contributions from developers or others who would profit from the outcome of this election. I will fight all attempts to overdevelop the Township's southern tier. I'll fight to protect our open space and stop the PennEast pipeline because I want a healthy, safe environment for my neighbors and my family.
I am not a politician. As a counselor and educator, I believe in collaborative decision making and solution based action plans. I've learned how to work with families, institutions and government agencies to get things done.
These are my strengths. Every day I find solutions for children and families. Every day I make sure that we make things work.
I hope you will vote for positive change in Hopewell Valley. I hope you will vote for me this November 3 for Hopewell Township Committee.
Julie Blake
Democratic candidate for the Hopewell Township Committee
I had the distinct honor to accompany Julie Blake as she went door-to-door in Hopewell Township recently. She listened to your thoughts on issues that matter most to you: lowering taxes so you can afford to live here; keeping the Township green so you and your next generations can enjoy this remarkable Valley; constraining future development to preserve our distinct heritage and lifestyle. Her grasp of your concerns and hopes for the future has grown through her extensive coverage of the Township.
Julie Blake has integrity, a strong moral compass, a humble desire to serve this community. I've watched her listen, share values and views, and empathize and identify with you and your family. I have tremendous respect for Julie as a person and candidate for Hopewell Township Committee. It's clear to me that Julie Blake has the right stuff to be an outstanding township leader.
If you want a representative with honesty, true grit, who will do everything in her power to put your interests first, above her own, then vote for Julie Blake for Hopewell Township Committee on Tuesday, November 3.
Rex Parker
Titusville
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