I am writing to announce my campaign for Township Committee. I joined Township Committee in December and I am asking for your support in the June primary election.
I was inspired to get involved in local government by my work with the Obama campaign. As co-chair of Mercer for Obama, I helped to build a network of volunteers, many of us new to the political process and eager to make a difference. I hope to continue to encourage township residents to share their talents and energy, from finance professionals reviewing the budget to environmental scientists helping Princeton become more sustainable.
I’ve lived in Princeton’s Littlebrook neighborhood since 2002 with my husband and two daughers, now ages 10 and 7. I grew up in Northern California, graduated from Stanford University, and worked as a producer and editor for National Public Radio’s environmental news show, Living on Earth – first in Cambridge, Massachusetts, then Boulder, Colorado, before finally settling here in Princeton. My experience as a journalist trained me to find information quickly, assimilate differing points of view, and be open to listening — skills I’ve found useful on committee.
As the township deals with growth, transportation, affordable housing, its relationship to the university and many other issues, I can bring to the table the experiences of the other communities in which I’ve lived.
The township must cope with today’s weakening economy. But this is also an opportunity to look for smart ways to save money, improve efficiency and to think big. I’d like to continue to work with the other members of the Township Committee and Borough Council towards consolidation, affordability, sustainability, and open government that encourages citizens to participate and contribute their ideas and knowledge. Our town is better when everyone is able to contribute. I am always available and interested to hear your thoughts. You can reach me at [email protected]
Liz Lempert
Princeton Township Committee
Right-to-die movement
is under attack
To the editor:
Many Princeton-area residents are members of the Final Exit Network, which is a volunteer right-to-die organization dedicated to serving people who are suffering from an intolerable condition of misery and who wish to end their lives.
Our members were appalled to learn from the national news media that agents of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested volunteers from the Final Exit Network, charging them with assisting a suicide. In what we consider to be an entrapment scheme, a police agent posed as a cancer victim wanting to end his life with the help of Final Exit Network volunteers. This agent made claims that resulted in arrests of several leaders in the Final Exit Network. The bank account of Final Exit Network national organization was frozen, and those who were arrested (now out on bail) are legally unable to continue their activities with the organization.
We do not believe the claims of the police agent. Our intimate knowledge of the Final Exit Network leads us to believe that the Georgia authorities were demonstrating their opposition to the right-to-die movement by fabricating a case based on deception.
One of those arrested was a physician who is the national organization’s medical advisor. He was scheduled to speak at the annual meeting of our New Jersey Final Exit Network this spring. We had to cancel the meeting because he is not available.
It is important that we be alert to any slippery slope that deprives us of our inalienable rights.
Sara Davies
Roz Denard
Betty and Robert Fleming
Lea Lerner
Diane and Robert Levine
Sue Stember
Judith Higgins
Princeton

