LETTER: The right hands to guide us

Dan Frankel, Kendall Park
   Small- and medium-size businesses are critical drivers of our economic recovery. Owners of these businesses are the ones hiring the majority of the people who are unemployed.
   To the credit of this administration, and through the help of the Industry and Commerce Commission, our mayor and council have always been available to meet with these businesses and promote the virtues and worthiness of our township. I have personally accompanied the mayor to “Open Houses” of the industrial and office buildings in our township, some which are vacant and some which are occupied. This action is more than just a reassurance of the mayor. This effort demonstrates the leadership of a $50 million corporation (South Brunswick Township) which cares, listens, and energizes businesses to create a partnership between the public and private sector.
   Tirelessly, Mayor Frank Gambatese and Councilman Chris Killmurray attend meetings with businesses which hopefully more times than not, influence growth and the re-adjusting of our Township’s economy. Ultimately these encounters will enhance the well-being of our community and residents. Thank you Mayor Gambatese and Councilman Killmurray for bringing Target, Staples, Best Buy and Petsmart to our township. Thank you Mayor Gambatese and Councilman Killmurray for adding Kelloggs, Calvin Klein Apparel, and Teva and Aurobindo Pharnmaceuticals to our roster of companies in our Township. Thank you for convincing clean ratables such as Lenox China to remain in our township instead of leaving.
   Many of these businesses preserve existing jobs, create new ones and, in the process, empower our community of South Brunswick. I can not think of any one better to represent the interests of our township in the future than Mayor Frank Gambatese and Councilman Chris Killmurray to guide all of our residents through these demanding and challenging times.
Dan Frankel
South Brunswick
Mr. Frankel is chairman of the township Industry and Commerce Commission.