On Tuesday, June 7th, Vote for Union County's Democratic Team!

With my running mates, Commissioner Sergio Granados and Bette Jane Kowalski, and County Surrogate Candidate Christopher Hudak.

 I am running for re-election as a member of the Union County Board of County Commissioners along with my colleagues, Commissioners Sergio Granados and Bette Jane Kowalski, along with Christopher Hudak for County Surrogate. We are committed to public service, and we know that it is important to have a strong body to represent and serve all 21 municipalities within our county. 

As Chair of the Union County Board this year, it is an incomparable honor to lead the county as we (I hope!) move away from the closures caused by the pandemic. As Chair this year as I am proud to be a part of a Board that has passed a county budget with a 0% tax increase for the third consecutive year, that has invested $1.5 million in infrastructure grants to all 21 municipalities, that has maintained a triple-A bond rating through responsible budgeting, that provided food distribution programs throughout Union County to address food insecurity, and that is saving $103 million over the next five years by closing the Union County Jail and sharing services. At the same time, we are maintaining the high quality of services Union County residents have come to expect. 

I believe that you should vote for the team that has demonstrated its commitment to enhancing the quality of life for all who live within Union County's borders. Along with my colleagues, I attend as many events in our municipalities as I am able to and, as a result, have gotten to know many outstanding residents, who share a variety of concerns and ideas with me. Throughout my time on the board, I have striven to remain open and accessible to all constituents across the county, and you can (and do!) always reach me. I follow up on your concerns, and I reach back to you to ensure that you are satisfied with the result. I have always been a “grassroots” public servant, and being on the Board of County Commissioners doesn't change that—I remain mindful of the needs of all our residents as we advance our progressive agenda on your behalf.

We have focused on improving our infrastructure (especially our roads, parks, and drainage), enhancing our open spaces and activities for the increased enjoyment of our residents during their leisure time, building on Workforce Development opportunities to bring more jobs to the county, and finding additional ways to increase efficiencies. We are opening a new, inclusive park within Cedar Brook Park in Plainfield--Temike Park--with the first meditation labyrinth in Union County, even as we continue to enhance and upgrade all of our park facilities. 

It is my distinct pleasure to be on the ballot with individuals such as Commissioner Sergio Granados, Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski, and County Surrogate Candidate Christopher Hudak (currently serving as the Board's Vice Chair). All are ethical, effective, dependable, and dedicated public servants with exemplary public service records. I am proud to be a part of the Union County Democratic Committee team and I hope that on Tuesday, June 7th, vote to re-elect all the Democrats in COLUMN A to keep moving Union County forward.

Best,

Rebecca