Election 2022: Denise King, Howell Township Council

HOWELL, NJ — Democrat Denise King is one of six candidates seeking three, full-term seats on the Howell Township Council in the Nov. 8 general election.

In these profiles, candidates provide voters with background about themselves and their positions on the issues. Patch is publishing individual profiles leading up to the election.

King said her priorities include addressing infrastructure, such as water and sewer concerns and controlling overdevelopment. She also supports maintaining local emergency dispatch services for the township.

Read more from candidate Denise King:

Name: Denise King

Age: 52

Town of residence: Howell

Position sought: Township Council

Party affiliation: Democrat

Are you an incumbent or have you served in town government: No

Campaign website: Howell Democrats Facebook site

Family: Denise and her family believe strongly in serving their community. She has been
married for 28 years to Kevin, who volunteers as a fireman and works for the state. Her
daughter, Jessica, works as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant in hospitals throughout South
Carolina. Her son, Kieran, is a first lieutenant in the Marines and volunteers as a fireman. Her
daughter-in-law, Symantha, proudly serves as an officer in the US Air Force.

Education: Goucher College, B.A. Art and Elementary Education; William Paterson University, M.A. Art

Occupation: Art teacher; Monmouth County Education Association president; Holmdel Towship
Education Association president; NJEA consultant

Name the top issues currently facing your town and how you plan to address them:

• The main issue is the town plan which hasn't been fully updated. This impacts the quality of life due to infrastructure issues throughout the town such as water and sewer concerns. The overdevelopment within Ramtown and other areas of Howell is ruining the green space which many people moved to Howell to enjoy.
• The second issue is trying to move emergency dispatch to the county. Dispatchers locally know the town and it is vital for residents for emergency services to get to those in need.

Identify specific goals or ideas you have to enhance life in your town:

• Keeping the emergency dispatch in Howell where there is local control and knowledge.
• Create a comprehensive master plan, which includes input from the stakeholders within the community.

What in your experience or background prepares you for election to office:

• President of Monmouth County Education Association and Holmdel Township Education Association.
• Experienced in planning, creating, and analyzing budgets, negotiating contracts for districts throughout Monmouth County, conducting meetings using Robert's Rules of Order, and developing relationships with key stakeholders and community members in Holmdel and throughout Monmouth County.

Candidates for Howell Township Council; three full-term seats open:

• Fred Gasior (Republican)
• Susan Fischer (Republican)
• Ian Nadel (Republican)
• John "Bon" Bonevich (Democrat)
• J. Randy Bishop (Democrat)
• Denise King (Democrat)