By JENNIFER AMATO
Staff Writer
Editor’s Note: Brian Wojaczyk is running for one of three, four-year terms on the South Brunswick Township Council. Profiles of incumbents Joseph Camarota, Charlie Carley and Jo Hochman and newcomer Paul Saltin were included in the Oct. 20 issue of the North & South Brunswick Sentinel. Michael Kushwarra declined comment for the profile.
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Brian Wojaczyk is running on the Republican ticket for a seat on the South Brunswick Township Council.
His academic credentials include a Finance-Master’s in Business Administration from Rutgers Business School-Newark, a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science/Economics from Rutgers University-New Brunswick and an Associate of Science in Computer Science. His certifications include Project Management Professional certification as well as a Six Sigma Green Belt plus numerous IT-related certifications.
The 11-year manager of Provider Contracting, Outcomes & Relationships for Horizon Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New Jersey previously held positions as an Implementation & Operations manager for Medical Affairs, a senior project manager/account manager for National Accounts and Government Programs project manager.
Since 2009, Wojaczyk has been an active and decorated officer in the N.J. Army National Guard, serving as a medical company executive officer for Medical Command. He has been awarded the Humanitarian Service Medal for State Active Duty Deployment during superstorm Sandy and the N.J. State Service Medal.
“When I first moved to Monmouth Junction almost a decade and a half ago, the main allure was that the property taxes were reasonable, the school system was highly rated and the area was not over-developed. Strategically, I would fight to sustain and improve these qualities of our township by being mindful of the impacts of further residential development and the burden our road infrastructure, public safety and education systems. Tactically, we need to aggressively resist any residential over-development that exasperates the congestion in our schools and roads; specifically, impositions by courts to build additional housing,” he said.
He believes in stopping “political maneuvering” that causes motorists to get caught in traffic and unfinished road projects; advocating a moratorium on incurring any more debt with rare exceptions for financing critical, safety-related endeavors; implementing a Police Auxiliary under the South Brunswick Police Department to allow an increased police presence throughout the township with little to no expenditures; advocating for a cessation of all tax increases for at least the next six years to force all departments and programs to “do more with less”; collaborating more with the South Brunswick Board of Education; increasing support for township volunteer programs such as EMS and the Fire Department; and advocating for funding increases for all public safety entities.
“Most importantly, I am very concerned with the recent increase of crime that is negatively impacting safety and the quality of life of many of our residents, such as burglaries and the increasing prevalence of drug use. Safety and security need to be paramount concerns for South Brunswick residents and its leaders. I am keenly aware and concerned with all of these issues. Our residents demand and deserve nothing less,” he said.
Election Day is Nov. 8.
Contact Jennifer Amato at jamato@gmnews.com.
