Fiscal Responsibility & Getting Things Done
Strong fiscal oversight and responsible stewardship of tax dollars. We will continue to focus on stabilizing and controlling costs while completing necessary infrastructure projects and improvements, realizing savings through innovation and more efficient operations, while maintaining excellent services.
Thoughtful Development & Taxpayer Relief
Supporting healthy economic development and investment in services that improves our quality of life, prioritizes our community’s needs and provides tax relief. We will continue to simplify and clarify our zoning, encourage planning and growth that improves our economic well-being and supports the needs of our residents and businesses. We view smart development and investment as one of the best means to provide taxpayer relief.
Protecting What Makes ML Special
Preservation of our natural environment, historic character, and community spirit. We will continue to protect and invest in our natural environment, historic character, and remarkably strong community. We value the exceptional engagement and volunteerism of our citizens, the caring and respect we demonstrate for one another, our commitment to inclusivity, and our Laker spirit.
Responsive & Transparent Leadership
Responsive, transparent leadership that welcomes and respects all voices. We will continue to strengthen communications with the residents of Mountain Lakes and govern in an open and transparent manner. We commit to seeking public input, and cultivating participation from all segments of our vibrant community, recognizing that we are better when we work together.
OUR TRACK RECORD
MANAGING BOROUGH FINANCES RESPONSIBLY & GETTING THINGS DONE
✓ 6 straight years of municipal tax rate decreases.​
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✓ Borough bond rating of AAA, the highest possible
rating.​​​
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✓ Transparent quarterly review of Borough finances
shared and openly discussed at public meetings.​​
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✓ Engineering underway for important state-
mandated water infrastructure upgrades.
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✓ Proactive approach to infrastructure
management, including road and sidewalk
improvements, and beach facility enhancements.
✓ Enhanced recreation and library programming.
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✓ New trash collection service resulting in $1.3 million
dollars in savings over the next 5 years. ​
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✓ Adoption of the Mountain Lakes 2025–2035 Fair
Share Housing Plan.
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✓ Historic renovation of The Station property financed
by State and County grants.
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✓ Collaboration with the Mountain Lakes School
District on the conveyance of Borough-owned land
for the new Flynn Field. ​