Every week we walk door to door to talk to the people of Mount Olive about what THEY want to see from THEIR Town Council. It’s our favorite part of campaigning. Advertising, mailings and lawn signs are also necessary to spread our message. Every donation helps us to reach more people.
Jordan here. Nothing impedes progress more than the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. It’s a phrase that has been used time and time again to keep things the way they are and to never progress socially, economically, or culturally. To ignore the things we could be doing ...better.
Too often during this election cycle we’ve been told that Mount Olive doesn’t need a change, that Mount Olive is fine being run by the same individuals who have been running it for years. In other words, we’ve been told that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
There are very few things in this life, if any, that couldn’t benefit from a fresh set of eyes or a new prospective. That’s why this November you should vote for the future of Mount Olive. Vote for New Voices and Real Vision.
It is upsetting to us to see that, from 2019-2021, over 60% of Town Council meetings were not attended by all members. Some members missed up to 25% of meetings during that period, often times with several consecutive absences! As a council member, you are an indispensable part of Mount Olive’s ...local government. This isn't a call-out post, we hate the culture of harassing individuals. But there is a consistent issue of under-attendance at these meetings that needs to be addressed.
We need accountability. We believe that Town Council members must be present unless otherwise, explicitly, excused with prior notice to the council president. Missing 2 consecutive meetings should be grounds for removal. All the improvements Mount Olive needs, be it sewer, sidewalks, or businesses, requires all hands on deck!
Wanted to share some good news with you all. I received this from Elect Women, NJ. A political action committee focused on raising money to invest in strong women candidates in NJ races.
"Dear Baramdai,
Congratulations
! Elect Women NJ has named you a Woman to Watch. The ...application process was competitive and considered criteria such as viability, strength of application and diversity. Though this is not a full endorsement, we believe in you and your candidacy and wanted to express our support with a contribution.
We wish you good luck and hope that you apply again in the future. In partnership, Elect Women NJ Executive team "
Women bring different perspectives to all policy areas, including healthcare, transportation, education, and jobs. Having more diverse and representative views helps our governing bodies to create solutions that are just and effective.
#diversity #supportwomeninpolitics #supportpeopleofcolor
These tiny humans make me sooooo happy but they also make it really hard to do anything outside of the house. Between school, work and extracurricular activities, how many of us find ourselves saying: I would love to get involved, but how?
How many of us who work odd hours, don't ...drive, single parent, have partners that travel or work late or can't afford a sitter are precluded from participating in local government even though we may want to?
Did you know that in addition to a town council, MO has TEN committees?
🌍Environmental
📖 Library
🩺Board of Health
💵Economic Development
🏛️MO Municipal Alliance
🌳Open Space
📍Planning Board
☺️Pride
🤸♀️Recreation
❤️🩹Stigma Free
Imagine how many more of us could lead and engage in these initiatives if we partnered with community organizations to make these meetings and committees more accessible by
🚼Providing babysitting
💻Holding virtual work sessions (not webinars) and collaborating on a platform such as Google Teams
⏰Rotating the days and times of these meetings
Accessibility ➡️ Engagement ➡️ Community Building
As your councilwoman I will do everything I can to ensure that anyone who WANTS to be a part of town government, can be.
-Nicole
What a great day! We loved being out, celebrating our wonderful town's 150th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who came up and spoke to us about the important changes that our town deserves.
Thank you to everyone who helped out at our tent at the Sesquicentennial event. ...Here's to another 150 years of Mount Olive!
My name is Jordan Bernstein In my professional life, I work as a manager. One of my favorite moments is when we bring someone new into our department. A new hire has to learn the ropes, yes, but they more than make up for it by bringing a deep desire to learn and a fresh set of ideas & ...suggestions. Nothing slows progress more than doing something because that’s how you’ve always done it; it’s important to get a new voice in the room.
It's the same in Mount Olive. To make our great town even better, we need new voices who aren't content to rest on their laurels. My running mates and I have an energy and dedication that is unparalleled.
This November 2nd, vote for New Voices with Real Vision into the Mount Olive Town Council.
As a candidate for Town Council, Baramdai Sharma (Alicia) strongly believes in community involvement. Representatives do some of their most important work outside of Town Hall, working alongside residents and neighbors. What better way to meet people and build community than volunteering or showing... up and supporting events in town?
I am not one to seek out the spotlight, but when something needs to be done, I am there to help. I’ve volunteered for many activities in town such as the park & road clean-ups, the Pirates & Fairies event, the Mount Olive Carnival, multiple food drive events, and I even volunteer on a farm!
Now, I serve on the sesquicentennial committee and always show up to support events such as the Veterans Memorial, MOPD National Night Out, 911 Memorial. I love this town. Not only do I want to be a part of all the different things to offer, but I also want to help make them as best as they can be.
One cause closest to my heart is Suicide Prevention. I lost a close family member to suicide. It’s one reason I became a crisis counselor and why I help raise funds for suicide prevention for Veterans and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). So today, think about the communities you hold closest and think of ways that you can help them be their best!
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CELEBRATE UNDER THE STARS! SATURDAY, SEPT 25TH @ 7:00
A FUNDRAISER EVENT
Let's celebrate fall and our town council candidates with a fun evening together. We'll enjoy a festive evening under a moonlit sky on Denise's beautiful deck. RSVP here, or please consider donating ...using the "Can't Attend" option if you are unable to join us in person.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/underthestars
Thank you Denise and to everyone!
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