Tag: Hopewell Borough Council
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Hopewell Borough seeks public input on new proposed cannabis ordinance; public hearing Sept. 8
The Hopewell Borough Council is encouraging residents to provide public input after releasing a draft ordinance allowing for cannabis retailer and delivery service establishments in the borough. The draft ordinance was released on the borough website following a Council meeting on Aug. 4. Borough council members will review public comments as the cannabis ordinance discussion…
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Incumbent, newcomer lead in Hopewell Valley’s only contested primary race
Incumbent and newcomer lead the Democratic primary race to secure two, three-year open seats on the Hopewell Borough Council. This was the only contested primary race in Hopewell Valley on June 7. Hopewell Borough Councilman David Mackie earned 259 votes to lead, newcomer Krista Weaver followed with 247 votes and newcomer Chris Malikschmitt received 187…
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Opinion: Resident supports Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council
I write to support the candidacy of Krista Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council, a thoughtful person who will focus on maintaining and improving our quality of life in the borough and strengthening the inclusivity of our shared lives. For example, she has the active interest to persevere in shepherding through what is needed on an…
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Democratic primary for Hopewell Borough Council only contested race in Hopewell Valley
There is only one contested primary race in Hopewell Valley. Three candidates are seeking to secure two open slots in the Democratic primary for Hopewell Borough Council on June 7. The two candidates, who secure the slots, will then compete for the two, three-year terms on the council in the November general election. The candidates…
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Opinion: Council member endorses Weaver as his replacement
I am writing to endorse Krista Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council. As the current council member who is leaving the seat Krista is now running to fill, I can tell you she will help steer Hopewell into the future. Krista is a leader in the face of one of the borough’s biggest challenges that…
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Opinion: Hopewell Borough Council needs fresh perspectives
For the first time in nearly a decade there is a contested Democratic primary for seats on the Hopewell Borough Council. To help inform my decision, I attended a council meeting on May 5. I left the meeting absolutely convinced of my support for Krista Weaver for Borough Council. This council meeting was marked…
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Opinion: Hopewell Borough representatives support Mackie’s re-election
We write to ask that you join us in supporting our colleague, neighbor and friend, Councilman David Mackie on June 7 and re-elect him to another term on Borough Council in Hopewell Borough. This endorsement crosses party lines and represents our combined confidence, support and, above all, our thanks for Dave’s years of hard work for our…
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Opinion: Krista Weaver will lead Hopewell Borough ‘forward’
I am writing to endorse Krista Weaver for Hopewell Borough Council. I know Krista through our work together advocating for traffic safety in Hopewell. Like Krista, I am a parent of a young child. We know that choosing to walk or bike when we can leads to stronger bodies, fuller wallets, a healthier environment, and…
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Borough Council kills proposed cannabis ordinance for retailers; plans underway for new ordinance
Hopewell Borough Council has killed an ordinance that would have allowed cannabis retailers and delivery service operations in the borough. Council members voted to kill the ordinance that would have allowed cannabis retailers and delivery service operations in the service zone and only cannabis retailers in the B-R zone (business zone), during a public hearing…
