John Hart, Hopewell Township
Hopewell has a rich history that can be traced back to the original Colonies, the Revolutionary War, and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Today, the destiny and integrity of our Valley lies in our citizens voting to prevent out-of-state developers and their “political minions” from lining their greedy pockets at the expense and repression of the community’s future.
I strongly caution you that if only one additional Democrat is elected to the Township Committee, you will have elected a veto-proof 4-to-1 supermajority, thereby allowing the Democrats to permanently change Hopewell’s zoning laws.
While politicians may fade, the people they appoint will stay. The laws, regulations, and many of the financial disasters the Democrats create will remain for others, like yourself, to clean up and pay for by raising taxes. As an example, with a veto-proof Supermajority the Democrats can fast track the 6,000 unit Scotch Road mega-development, and support any number of crackpot ideas that will pave the way for a sprawling population, further enticing unwanted business development within our quiet community.
Todd Brant and I stand firmly against overdevelopment. These changes will decrease Hopewell property values, necessitate the building of a new high school and middle school, create huge traffic gridlock on Route 31, and significantly raise property taxes.
Our forefathers fought for the will of the people, not for the financially driven “outsiders” who would callously destroy with their money what our community has tirelessly built and protected for more than 250 years. The citizens of Hopewell must understand that the future of their quiet community deserves a voice to be heard, but it will be chillingly silenced if you elect a veto-proof supermajority by voting for even one more Democrat to the Township Committee. I urge you to vote for BOTH Republicans, John Hart and Todd Brant, and we will zealously protect our past accomplishments, and our future endeavors.
John Hart
Hopewell Township
