To the editor:
I am writing to express my support for Jack Jackowski as he is running for Hopewell Township Committee.
At next months election, I will be voting for Jack Jackowski. He has promised to listen respectfully to the public and to consider alternatives when key issues emerge within the township.
Did you know that the present committee rushed to a decision in approving the construction of 2,881 market rate housing units and a community center, both without any meaningful public input? The addition of these housing units will increase our student body by roughly 3,500 students and require the building of two new schools. Additionally, did you know that the current committee approved a pilot program which provides the developers a considerable tax break at the expense of our school district. Included within these provisions, builders are not required to pay for any associated school construction costs, increases in teaching staff or the required increases in police, fire, EMT, public works equipment or the additional municipal staff necessary to support this growth.
Is anyone else concerned about this? Who do you think will be left to pay for these changes in our township? These are all critical issues for our our citizens to be aware of. I feel a better balance on the committee will encourage our very talented citizens to bring their concerns to a forum where every voice matters and every opinion counts.
Through attending a number of Jack’s events, I’ve decided that he is a man of great integrity and if elected, is one who will work tirelessly to ensure our township is informed, engaged, has ownership and a voice in what matters most to to all of us in Hopewell Township.
Jeff Bozarth
Hopewell Township
Brandon Farms
Pennington
