|
Washington, D.C. --- Rep. Rush Holt (NJ-12) today welcomed to Washington, D.C. elected officials from municipalities throughout New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District for a day of briefings and discussions about matters important to New Jersey communities.
“I am pleased to welcome these municipal elected officials and fine public servants to Washington, D.C.,” said Rep. Holt. “There is a variety of ways that the federal government can help provide resources for towns in New Jersey. It is essential that we work together closely to address the challenges that our communities face now and in the future.”
Attendees included mayors, township committee members and council members, township administrators, planning board members, and others from municipalities throughout the 12th Congressional district, including those in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Monmouth Counties.
The municipal elected officials spent the day in briefings and discussions about many of the issues facing local communities. Presenters included Members of Congress, Administration officials, and representatives of non-profit organizations. Topics of presentations and discussions included transportation and smart growth, local law enforcement, homeland security, tax policy, economic development, environmental protection, and energy efficiency.
“It is invaluable for local officials to understand the policies and activities of the federal government,” said East Amwell Mayor Larry Tatsch. “We also must participate in the process so that we can address most effectively the challenges facing our communities.”
Attendees:
Larry Tatsch Mayor East Amwell
Donald Reilly Planning Board Chairman East Amwell
Linda Lenox Township Committee East Amwell
James Burke Mayor Kingwood
Michele Hovan Town Clerk, Town Administrator Hopewell Borough
Lance Liverman Committeeman Princeton Township
William Anklowitz Councilman West Windsor
Charles Morgan Councilman (President) West Windsor
David Stout Mayor Cranbury
Leslie Koppel-Egierd Councilwoman` Monroe Township
John Riggs Environmental Protection Manager Monroe Township
Matthew Watkins Township Manager South Brunswick
Charles Carley Councilman South Brunswick
Joseph Camarota Councilman South Brunswick
Christopher Schultz Township Administrator Holmdel
Richard Klauber Councilman Manalapan
### |
