Jo Butler, Paul E. Sigmund, Peter Wolanin of Princeton
We are writing in support of Jenny Crumiller, who is running for the Princeton Borough Council in the Democratic primary election on June 2 and the Princeton Community Democratic Organization endorsement vote for the local Democratic nomination that takes place on March 29.
We believe the current problems with borough finances, the police department, the troubled relationship with Princeton Township and resistance — either by passivity or by outright opposition — to the idea of studying consolidation are serious problems that call for a serious reckoning .
That is why we are supporting Jenny.
We encourage Princetonians to take an active role in this year’s election process. The endorsement vote by the PCDO is significant because it impacts the important “Regular Organization Democrat” column placement of the candidates on the ballot in June.
Many residents may not realize that no current Borough Council member has been elected without first being appointed to fill a vacancy.
The practice has been for council members to resign before his or her term ends so that the remaining members can choose his or her successor.
Especially in a town that is dominated by one party, this does not bode well for the idea of democratic representation, nor for the purpose of democratic competition, which is to test the qualifications and mettle of the candidates.
Democrats who want to meet Jenny, hear her ideas and discuss campaign plans with us are invited to our “Open House for Change” on Thursday, March 12 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Jenny’s house, 187 Library Place, Princeton.
Any Princeton Democrat can join the PCDO and vote at the endorsement meeting, where the all candidates will speak and take questions.
The deadline for joining is March 15. For more information, contact [email protected] or visit www.jennycrumiller.com.
Jo Butler
Paul E. Sigmund
Peter Wolanin
Princeton

