To the Editor:

I am writing in support of Jo Butler’s candidacy for Princeton Council. I had the privilege of serving with Jo on Princeton Borough Council for two years. Jo is an extremely intelligent, hard-working, and thoughtful person. On Council, Jo did her homework and was always prepared to discuss the issues at hand. Jo and I did not always agree on the solution to every problem or issue that came before us; this is good. Princeton is now a one-party town governance-wise, and discussion and debate of issues is very important. The last thing that is needed is a Council that will act in unison all of the time. The people of Princeton will not be well served if that should happen. Yes, discussion and debate take time, but it is time well spent and it is good government in action. As I recall from my high school history lessons this is the principle on which our system of government is based. I urge you to support Jo in the upcoming endorsement process.

Barbara Trelstad

Former Borough Council President