LETTERS: Re-elect Alexander and Faber

From: Kimberly Lima
Chris and Kristen Dubois
Dr. Curtis Byrnes
Vanessa DePompo
Karen Viafora
Terri Sajkowski
Upper Freehold Township
To the editor:
   We are writing this letter to all the residents of Upper Freehold Township in support for Upper Freehold Township’s Deputy Mayor Steve Alexander and Committeeman Bob Faber on Nov. 6.
   Last year, close to this time, we had the distinct honor of working with both men closely when Upper Freehold Township found itself as ground zero for a proposal to for growing marijuana for medical purposes. We as concerned citizens, galvanized quickly to confront the intent of Breakwater to grow marijuana at one of six locations under consideration. This was in clear violation of federal law despite the state passing a law allowing the use of marijuana for medicinal purposes and six medical marijuana dispensaries and more marijuana farms.
   Steve Alexander met earlier on with group of concerned citizens to assure them the entire Township Committee opposed the plan. Elder statesman Bob Faber was a solid rock of opposition to attempts to call growing marijuana a “farming activity.” These men, along with Committeeman Bob Frascella, Stan Moslowski, Jr. and Mayor LoriSue Horsnall-Mount were unified, and solid throughout it all.
   Steve Alexander and Bob Faber, did their homework, and knew that many of these programs were more problematic in other states than their intended usefulness. Over 200 municipalities in California alone have shutdown medical marijuana dispensaries. Our elected officials, led by Steve Alexander, were not afraid to stand up for Upper Freehold residents and protect our township.
   They made sure marijuana farms would not be near our children’s bus stops, that business activities are consistent with what we teach our children in school, and that there would be no federal drug raids here like those that have occurred in other states where medical marijuana is grown. More importantly, they fought for our quality of life.
   Nearly 1,000 residents signed a petition opposing the marijuana farm, without regard to political affiliations, but even prior to that Steve Alexander and Bob Faber were already acting to protect the residents of Upper Freehold. Through their leadership they heard the united call of the Upper Freehold residents and did what every citizen is shouting for our elected officials to do — ACT!
   With careful consideration, Steve Alexander authored the resolution which would deem any business wanting to operate in Upper Freehold be in compliance with both state and federal laws. This legislation not only was enacted by our Township Committee, it was used by many other neighboring towns to protect themselves from the problems that now are very clear to those states that choose to allow marijuana farms and dispensaries inconsistent with federal law. They even were successful in getting the Monmouth County freeholders’ to unanimously support Upper Freehold in its opposition.
   Now, because of the strong leadership and quick action by Steve Alexander and Bob Faber, instead of a marijuana farm that would have looked like San Quentin prison, we now drive by a beautiful farmer’s market full of fresh produce and pumpkins at the corner of Sharon Station Road and Route 526.
   Steve Alexander and Bob Faber did not act for just one political party, they acted for the greater good Upper Freehold Township —as they always do. We encourage you to vote for Steve Alexander and Bob Faber on Nov. 6.

Kimberly Lima

Chris and Kristen Dubois

Dr. Curtis Byrnes

Vanessa DePompo

Karen Viafora

Terri Sajkowski

Upper Freehold Township