To the Editor:

Princeton approaches an historic moment as our two municipalities combine to create one town – one Princeton.

When I embarked on my journey to become the Democratic nominee for mayor this fall, my focus was to lead the Princeton residents toward the realization of the goals of consolidation: a leaner and more efficient government.

Obviously, losing the primary last week was not part of my plan. But in order to realize the full potential of municipal consolidation, I firmly believe that Princetonians must unite behind the Democratic mayoral nominee Liz Lempert and the entire Democratic slate in November’s general election.

I want to offer my congratulations and support to Liz and the rest of the Democrats who will be on the ballot in November. I will continue to devote my energies to ensure that consolidation and our future in Princeton respond to the hopes and promises for which we have campaigned.

I will continue to serve the residents of the Borough as their elected Councilman building the foundation for a strong and stable Princeton until my term ends in December. I will also focus on the restoration of Paul Robeson’s boyhood home on the corner of Green and Witherspoon Streets as a community resource center that will honor Robeson’s legacy while promoting public good throughout and beyond the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. This is a commitment I have made to the Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church and I am excited to dig into the hard work of fundraising and construction.

Finally, I’d like to thank all of my friends, supporters, staff, and volunteers who have given me so much of their time and energy over these past couple of months. I am forever grateful.

Onward toward a united Princeton!

Kevin Wilkes

Prospect Avenue