To the Editor:

I’m writing to support Liz Lempert’s re-election as mayor because her outstanding leadership and fiscal responsibility provide continuity so necessary for well-being in our community. Though she would be quick to reject individual credit, it is significant that Princeton has won many grants and accolades during her administration. These grants and honors underscore Liz’s commitment to all residents, providing new support or recognition in such critical areas as improving our environment and strengthening our family services.

As a result of Liz’s diligent work with dedicated staff and resident volunteers on clean air and traffic reduction initiatives, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission awarded Princeton a $196,000 grant for a bike-sharing program with the potential to reduce auto use in town. Developed in partnership with Princeton University, this grant provides bikes to share for community members, students, and non-residents, along with covered bike parking areas. To help address street safety and congestion, our town under Liz’s management has also received grants of $65,000 for a parking study and $300,000 for a “safe routes to school grant” for traffic signal improvements.

Extending family services has been another hallmark in Liz’s tenure as mayor. Under her watch The World Health Organization in 2016 presented Princeton with a citation as an “Age Friendly Community,” the first of its kind to be received in New Jersey. Additionally, her diligent staff generated proposals resulting in almost half a million dollars to Corner House and other social agencies in town for reducing youth substance abuse especially, and to lessening addiction and alcoholism at all ages.

An excellent manager, Liz Lempert’s skills of persuasion get residents involved. Community members speak with her and she shares their concerns with staff to transform that input into grant applications. The resulting awards, and not from town coffers, go far to address many urgent projects and services.

I hope you’ll join me on election day to vote for Liz Lempert for mayor for another four years, continuing to bring honors to Princeton, by providing new money, and not at taxpayers’ expense, for many urgent projects and services.

Doreen Blanc Rockstrom

Maidenhead Road