Eastampton Democrats Are The Solution

Many worry that the sky is falling. But what solutions do the Republicans really have? Republican rhetoric is neither a solution nor a plan. The Eastampton Democrats and the team of Keith Nagler, Louise Campbell and Jay Springer have a real plan and a history of getting the job done.

It was Democrat leadership that:

1-     Cut about $330,000 from the 2008 municipal appropriations without having to cut any municipal services or laying off personnel.

2-     Listened to the residents and preserved over 1,200 acres of land to prevent suburban sprawl.

3-     Engaged the residents in the “Plan The Land” initiative and designing the Village Center. Phase 1 is currently being built at the corner of Smithville and Woodlane Roads.

4-     Made Woodlane Road walker friendly by obtaining a grant to install the sidewalk.

5-     Attracted new business ratables and cleaned up or expanded existing ones.

6-     Worked with the Eastampton School District to create the new Eastampton Community School.

7-     Implemented shared services for the Tax Assessor's office and trash collection for condominiums and apartments, resulting in a 35% savings.

Without question, these are some of the toughest economic times we have ever seen. Attracting new business ratables is going to be very difficult, but we must be proactive. “Fail to plan is a plan to fail.”  Our solutions include:

1-     An Economic Development Coordinator (already hired) paid on a commission basis by the land owners and buyers NOT with your tax dollars. The coordinator actively contacts businesses and commercial and Village Center developers about building in Eastampton.

2-     Continue to reduce the cost of government by implementing shared services in the Court, Construction Department and residential trash collection.

3-     Maintain our own Police Department so that our families will be safe walking and using the parks and that homes and businesses will remain secure.

4-     Continue to move forward with your plan for the Village Center.

5-     Continue to maintain the highest levels of open government and ethical standards.