To the Editor:

I want to thank the voters for choosing me as the Democratic nominee for mayor in last Tuesday’s primary. Special thanks to my campaign team, including Wendy Kaczerski, Bob and Betty Fleming, Claire Jacobus, Anne Burns, Sarah Smith, John Cashman, and Chad Goerner, and to all the volunteers who hosted parties, walked door-to-door, made phone calls, wrote letters, stuffed envelopes and waved signs. I’m proud we ran a positive, grassroots campaign that aimed to unify our community — it’s exactly the kind of campaign I plan to run for November.

I want to congratulate Kevin Wilkes on a hard-fought and well-run campaign, and thank him for his continuing service to the community. I also want to acknowledge Roger Martindell for his decades of service, and council candidates Tamera Matteo and Scott Sillars. Tamera offered fresh ideas and through her campaign gave voice to groups who have felt unheard. Scott continues to help make our government stronger by lending his financial skills to the Township’s Citizens Finance Advisory Committee and the Transition Task Force.

Congratulations to all of the nominees for Council. I look forward to working with you to make consolidation a success.

Liz Lempert

Meadowbrook Drive