To the Editor,

Having worked with every member of this year’s Democratic slate for the new Princeton municipal council and mayor, we feel lucky to have the opportunity to vote for this stellar group of individuals: Liz Lempert, Jo Butler, Jenny Crumiller, Heather Howard, Lance Liverman, Bernie Miller, and Patrick Simon. They represent a true cross section of the Princeton community – tradition-embracing long-time residents and energetic, forward-looking relative newcomers; policy wonks and big-hearted big-picture types; wise seniors and engaged parents of school-age children. Amidst all this diversity they have one thing in common – a devotion to our community which boggles the mind. They have collectively logged thousands of hours just over the past year in service to Princeton, and over the course of their lives in public service, many times that amount. Sometimes they agree on the issues, sometimes not, but they always share a mutual respect that allows them to work effectively together and get things done for the benefit of all Princeton residents. We urge you to vote for every one of them, not because of their party affiliation, but because the absence of any one of these gifted and dedicated public servants from our new government would be a grave loss to the community.

David & Liz Cohen

Terhune Road

To the Editor:

Princeton is going through a remarkable transformation as it continues on its way toward becoming a single unified community. There is a lot still to be worked out, and we are fortunate with the Democratic candidates that are running together for the new Council. They may be in a single slate, but it would be hard to find a more diverse group of people. Each one comes with a different background, different experiences, and different interests. Financial experience, management experience, government experience, business experience, it’s all there.

I look forward to voting for Bernie, Heather, Jenny, Jo, Lance, Pat, and, of course, for Liz!

Peter Lindenfeld

Harris Road