Chad Goerner of Princeton Township Committee
I am writing to ask for your support as I seek re-election to the Township Committee this year. While I believe my service the last three years has helped to forge a new direction and has produced results for our residents, challenges and opportunities remain.
I first decided to run for Township Committee with a goal of enhancing the town’s communications and transparency with the public. With the Township Committee’s support, we established an online application for our boards and commissions – making it easier for residents to become involved in their municipal government.
In addition, I established a Citizens’ Finance Advisory Committee to tap into the vast talent of our community and assist the township on finance-related matters. Their first project was to improve budget communication and it resulted in an easy-to-understand budget overview that can be found here: http://www.princetontwp.org/CAC-Newsletter2.pdf. I look forward to the committee’s continued assistance in assisting the township during this difficult economic environment.
I have also worked for neighborhood preservation by finding alternative solutions to McMansions that are less restrictive than historic district designation. Recently I have worked with our Princeton Borough counterparts to establish a Joint Sidewalk and Bikeways Advisory Committee to better integrate our planning for pedestrian and cyclist routes.
Over the next term, I plan to continue our efforts in reducing truck traffic on Route 206 and promote the implementation of the Route 206 Vision Plan. In addition, I hope to continue our work to establish alternative modes of transportation for our residents, such as a broader shuttle service operation, and better facilitate pedestrian and bicycle routes throughout the municipality. The aforementioned goals notwithstanding, perhaps the greatest area of opportunity and challenge this next term will be municipal consolidation. As one, integrated community, a consolidated Princeton can deliver services more efficiently, effectively, and economically. To accomplish this goal, we must remain sensitive to the concerns of residents in both municipalities through outreach and discussion.
On April 27 at 7 p.m. we will be having a joint public meeting of Princeton Township Committee and Princeton Borough Council to hear a presentation from the State Department of Community Affairs about opportunities to consolidate services and full municipal consolidation. I strongly urge you to attend this important meeting.
Thank you for previous support and I hope to continue to earn your support for a second term on Township Committee. If you have any questions or concerns please email me directly at [email protected].
Chad Goerner
Princeton Township Committee

