Jachera Will Hit the Ground Running

To the Editor:

The election for Mayor of Princeton Borough is about two residents. It is as simple as that.  And, as much as our Democratic party bosses want to harp on the dramatic “Chicken-Little” theory about one being a Republican – it still boils down to the fact that they are two people who own a home in Princeton and who are eager to serve our community.

Borough voters will have to make a choice between these two residents and will take many things into consideration, including each candidate’s political affiliation. However, there is another important thing that they should take into account -- if Consolidation passes, the new Mayor will be sitting across the table from Township Mayor Chad Goerner.

Now, that is a big deal. Mayor Goerner has been working on the Consolidation issue for the past five years. He has been a powerful force locally, a strong advocate at the state-level and a key member of the Consolidation Commission. Rest-assured, township residents feel very well-represented if Consolidation passes, because we have the A-team working on our behalf.  

However, the new Borough Mayor will only have 12-short months to get up to speed and negotiate all matters specific to the Borough.  So, the real question for Borough residents is this -- who do you think will best represent you as a homeowner during those discussions?

Yina Moore still stands by the idea that there needs to be more discussion about the issue, and says that she still does not have enough information on issues of representation, asset distribution and other alternatives. If this is her understanding of facts just days before the vote – how long will it take her to get up to speed?   

Conversely, Jill Jachera spent months researching the issue, utilizing her legal knowledge to wade through piles of consolidation reports and met with both anti and pro consolidation advocates, business and community leaders, borough officials, and numerous residents. In early October, after hearing from Mayor Goerner at a public presentation that he shares her goal of a zero-based budget approach, she made a decision and came out in favor of Consolidation. Needless to say, Jill is clearly up to speed and will be ready to hit the ground running on day one.

Because I live in the Township, I do not have a vote – only a voice. I would like to use it in support of Jill Jachera.   

I have been volunteering with Jill’s campaign since June, and would like to share what I have learned about her. She is an incredibly bright woman. She is a quick-study and razor-focused. She listens before speaking. She is a hard-worker. She is an intelligent delegator. She is deeply community-minded. She is a fierce advocate for what she believes in. She is an incredible mother. She is a good friend. She is confident, yet modest.  She can laugh at herself.  And, she is open-minded. Mostly, I learned that if Consolidation passes, she would well-represent Borough residents in those very important 12-months.

Teri McIntire
Dempsey Avenue