Stanley Katz, Princeton
I am writing to express my strong support for the candidacy of Heather Howard in the upcoming council election. I have gotten to know Heather over the past couple of years during which she has been my colleague at the Woodrow Wilson School of the university. She is a remarkably bright, well-informed and sensible person, with a deep commitment to public service.
In my view Heather is the consensus candidate in the wide field of dedicated citizens running for seats on the new Princeton Council. Her background is remarkable. She served in the White House as senior policy adviser to Hilary Clinton, in New Jersey as commissioner of Health and Senior Services, and today is charged with directing a major national program at the Woodrow Wilson School implementing President Obama’s health care reform. In her short time on the Borough Council, she’s already demonstrated leadership, diving into consolidation and finance issues and promoting transparency and a more responsive government. And, in a time when we unfortunately see continuing polarization and government dysfunction, Heather knows how to build consensus through civil dialogue and good humor.
Heather is open-minded, responsive to constituents, and a profound listener. I hope you will join me in casting your vote for Heather Howard on June 5 so that she can continue her good work for Princeton.
Stanley N. Katz
Princeton