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Sen. Kip Bateman of Branchburg
    From my years as a member of the Branchburg Township Council Committee to my years serving as your county freeholder, member of the General Assembly representing District 16, and now as your senator, I have seen Somerset County evolve and adapt.
   Under the leadership of Freeholders Peter Palmer and Bob Zaborowski, Somerset County has gained a reputation as the most fiscally responsible county in the state, the leader in innovative shared services and inter-municipal planning, the leader in open space preservation, and now the leader in green design, energy savings and sustainable building.
   And while the freeholders have focused on a positive vision for tomorrow, they have not lost sight of the need to protect our quality of life today. Our roads and bridges are in good repair, our farmland is preserved, our recreation opportunities are expanding, and our finances remain in good shape with a AAA bond rating, a manageable debt level, and a reasonable surplus awaiting a rainy day.
   I am proud to have served as a freeholder and proud to now serve as your senator. I urge you to continue the positive work of our Board of Chosen Freeholders by voting for Peter Palmer and Bob Zaborowski in November.
Christopher “Kip” Bateman
Branchburg