Get To Know Mendham Boro Council Candidate Brad Badal

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Name: Brad Badal

Age (as of Election Day)

62

Position Sought Councilman

Party Affiliation Republican

Family None

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No

Education Some College

Occupation Self Employed. 33 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office Council

Campaign website None

Why are you seeking elective office?

I want to keep Mendham as great a place to raise a family as it was when I moved here 28 years ago.

The single most pressing issue facing our community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Taxes . I Chair the finance committee. My committee plans to keep taxes low by prudent fiscal spending, securing as many grants as possible and making sure we shop every available contract before making major purchases. My goal is to have Mendham debt free in the next couple years!

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I believe it is the role of municipal government to provide essential services to the residents at the lowest possible cost, which results in lower taxes. My Democrat challenger wants to push a more socialist agenda, which I believe is way outside the role of municipal government!

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency) Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform

Low taxes- fiscal responsibility- keep Mendham the quint town we all love.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

33 Year business owner. Over the years I’ve coached baseball and soccer. Served as president of the soccer board . I’ve served on or chaired all Council Committees.

The best advice ever shared with me was: Live for today- prepare for tomorrow

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? Outlined above