Today's Issues
You can make a difference with your vote on November 3rd.
The Deptford Township Council controls the path and agenda into the future for the Township.
With four seats up for election on November 3rd, your vote for Madara, Gallagher, Capone, and Mangel can change the path of the Township from the current Administration’s high taxes, high crime, and closed government to a better path of lower taxes, lower crime, and open government.
Your vote can make a difference! Vote for Positive Change on November 3rd. New Council Members for a new start. Madara, Gallagher, Capone, and Mangel.
Our Focus
Lower Taxes
New Jersey has the highest Tax Burden in the United States. Over the past four years under the current Council, the municipal tax levy has increased from $11.7 million(1) to $16.9 million(2), a staggering $5.2 million and 45% increase. In tough economic times, the drastic increase to our local taxes by the current Administration is unacceptable. All Township Finances will be thoroughly reviewed in order to decrease the tax burden on the Deptford taxpayer.
Safer Neighborhoods
According to the 2008 New Jersey State Police Uniform Crime Report, Deptford has the highest crime and violent crime index of all 24 Townships located in Gloucester County. In a Township with the highest crime rate in the County, The Current Administration actually cut Deptford Police Department Funding by $681,000 during 2009 as compared to 2008(2). The current Administration's lack of supporting our Public Safety is illogical and unacceptable. We will work collaboratively with Law Enforcement and the Community to combat Deptford's high crime.
Open Government
The Current Administration is not open and transparent to
the community. They are not responsive to the average Deptford
citizen. We will televise Council Meetings and work hard in
reaching out to all citizens of Deptford as well as the Business
Community.
(1) Source: New Jersey State Department
of Community Affairs
(2) Source: Deptford Township 2009 Municipal Budget
(3) Source: New Jersey State Police 2008 Uniform Crime Report
