Our Platform
If elected on November 8th As Your Mayor And Council Representatives
Brian, David & Dan Will,
Establish Transparency
Establish Transparency in local government. If elected, we will give notice to the public about candidates for municipal positions, and we pledge to make appointments based on merit. We will place all matters on the agenda and encourage the public to address without concealing them on the “consent agenda.”
Restore Fiscal Responsibility
Restore Fiscal Responsibility and stabilize taxes for Demarest families. Demarest has the 5th highest taxes in New Jersey, and our budget surplus is dwindling, We will investigate the questionable use of our tax dollars and borough-owned properties, as well as lost tax revenue from Alpine Country Club and work to end irresponsible spending and poor planning. We pledge to seek resident input regarding large expenditures like the bank building. We will comply with state regulations to avoid unnecessary fines and expensive corrective actions.
Improve Dialogue
Improve Dialogue between the Council and residents. We will implement a Friday weekly update. monthly newsletter, opt-in text messaging, an updated website, monthly social media updates, and weekly “Meet the Mayor” sessions to discuss your issues, as well as restore the cancelled Executive Mayor and Council meetings. We will work to restore morale to the town employees and will support and work side-by side with our police department and emergency services.
Address Flooding Issues
Address Flooding Issues affecting the town. We are committed to working with you and the entire Council to introduce an affirmative storm management inspection program and flood management plan. This is a town-wide issue. It’s an US problem, not a YOU problem.
Focus on Demarest Families
Focus on Demarest Families, starting with seniors who are the foundation of our town as the ones who invested in and built Demarest. We believe the town should facilitate a way to communicate directly with every senior in case of an emergency, whether it’s a health crisis or a natural disaster. Some program ideas we support are a dedicated senior center, senior van transportation, the creation of a Senior Garden for planting vegetables, afternoon movies, free senior swim exercise classes at the swim club, and a senior walking club.
Partner With Our Residents
Partner with our residents to address these and many other issues. Restore the sense of community missing from our town.
Assist Senior Citizens
Assist Senior Citizens through dedicated, year-round programs and services, including direct communication during times of emergencies, such as storms, public health crises and floods.
