Issues

Where we stand on the things that matter to you.

Vote for Fiscal Responsibility

Though Mayor Letts and Mayor Luther have made great strides to reduce our Township's debt and keep our operating budget steady, the current economic recession poses very real challenges to Parsippany. Moving forward, Parsippany will face tough decisions on how to prioritize our spending to maintain a balanced budget and our same level of municipal services. It will be essential to maintain a strong dialogue with the community as we prepare for the tough decisions ahead.

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Vote for Environmental Protection

To protect Parsippany's natural resources, the Mayor and Council need to work together to identify ways to best conserve water and energy, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. We can begin to address this problem by pursuing funding opportunities available to "green city" pioneers as we look to design energy-saving initiatives. Parsippany's 2009 municipal energy audit provides a tool to use in identifying ways to reduce the town's carbon footprint and also reduce the costs of township operations.

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Vote for Accessible Government

Though Parsippany is ahead of other towns by publishing Council minutes, the municipal budget, and township ordinances on the township website, there are still many other ways that we can use the internet to increase the value of Parsippany.net and the benefit to our community. We can use the township website and other technology to send public safety alerts, address public concerns, keep the Parsippany community informed, and publicize township events. We plan to identify new ways to use current technology to keep you informed, and also obtain your feedback and ideas for improving Parsippany.

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Vote for Community Involvement

Regardless of the issue, it is crucial to learn about and consider different opinions on an issue. By surrounding oneself with like-minded people, it is very easy to make poor decisions that benefit only a limited number of people. Parsippany is a diverse community, and the decision-making processes should reflect that continuum of beliefs, ideas, and values. With that in mind, Parsippany residents should have the opportunity to be involved in all levels of government. The members of our municipal committees and our township government should better reflect the diverse Parsippany community. This, along with a better focus on open and engaged public officials, will be a critical component toward identifying and implementing solutions for the challenges we face today and in the future.

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