Councilwoman Janice Maly's campaign theme, "Getting things done...putting the 1st ward first" reflects her first term Posted on Oct 2, 2005 Because of the support of first ward voters, thirty three months ago I took the oath of office for the first time as your First Ward Councilwoman. I truly appreciate the voters’ affording me the opportunity to serve as their local representative on the township council. While preparing to run for re-election this November 8, I reflected upon my first term accomplishments. I am proud of the fact that I was able to fulfill most of my campaign promises, am diligently working to complete the remainder and have been able to help many of my constituents with their specific concerns. I would genuinely appreciate another term in office so that I can finish the work I started on January 1, 2003. My background and some of my first term accomplishments are as follows: For the past 14 years, my husband Patrick and I have owned our home at 31 Gillespie Road. We have two boys, Sean, 14 and Brian 8. For the past 18 years, I have been an educator and am proud to have been the recipient of the 2001 Governor's Teachers Recognition Award. I am a parishioner of Saint Valentine Church. My campaign slogan is "Getting things done...Putting the 1st Ward first." I firmly believe in proactive government - not reactive government. I am proud of my first term accomplishments which include: -Created and serve as chair for Bloomfield’s first ever Traffic Safety Committee -Restored twice per month recycling pick-up -Restored all year round twice per week trash pick-up -Instrumental in TV-35’s restructuring -Sponsored law to fine parents of illegal students -Secured $1.1 million in grants for the 1st ward, including: Upper Memorial Park, Pulaski Park, the skate park, Brookside Park and curbing and sidewalk replacement -Initiated concept of town newsletter now known as the Bloomfield Buzz -Increased hours of commuter shuttle -Led charge to replace former town administrator -Restroom renovation at Memorial Park -Fought to protect the environment As you can see, I have fulfilled many of my 2002 campaign promises. However, I need another term of office in order to complete what I started. My vision for the next three years includes: -Continue Traffic Safety Program to include dedicated Traffic Safety Enforcement Unit within the Bloomfield Police Department -Continue to find ways to stabilize property taxes -Create more senior citizen housing -Enhanced lighting at Wright’s Field -Make the Montgomery Street entrance to Wright’s Field safer for our children to cross over to -Finalize the implementation of the Reverse 911 System which is capable of rapidly alerting all Bloomfield citizens to an emergency or other critical information -New curbing and sidewalks—This program will target different streets every year -Continue to work to protect the environment -Secure additional grants for recreation and senior citizen uses -Continue to oversee TV-35’s transformation into a state of the art public access station -Sponsor law to prevent price gouging when vehicles are towed from private property -Create senior citizen monitoring program known as the “Are You Okay” system -Continue to work with Essex County officials to upgrade 1st ward intersections As always, if re-elected, I will continue to cast every vote in the best interest of all 1st ward residents. I thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter and learn about my background, accomplishments and vision for the next three years. If you would like to discuss a specific issue, please feel free to contact me at 973-680-0274, or visit my website, www.JaniceMaly.com I would be honored to receive your vote on November 8th. My ballot position is 11-A. I promise to continue to be the 1st ward’s voice on the township council. Questions or Comments? << contact us >>