Atlantic Highlands Democrats
Moving Our Community Forward
Being an elected official is a commitment to honor the voices of the community we call home.
Our pledge to Atlantic Highlands
CONSISTENCY
We believe in doing the important work to truly listen to and address the concerns of our residents. We have bedrock values that guide what we do and we do not change our positions based on political whims.
INCLUSION
Atlantic Highlands belongs to everyone who decides to make their home here. The differences between us are what make our community stronger and more diverse, and we value and respect all that our residents bring to our town.
VISION
We chose to make our homes in Atlantic Highlands, because we appreciate how valuable this community is. We must address the concerns of climate change now to preserve and make resilient the town we cherish for the future.
IMPACT
We measure ourselves based on improving the community and its infrastructure, not by filling our calendars with photo ops. We focus on what matters, avoid distractions, and roll up our sleeves to get the work done.
OUR RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Passed a resolution to support the school regionalization efforts after years of stagnation and brought it to the voters
Held the line on taxes
Engaged a grant-writing firm to seek non-taxpayer funds for capital improvements-not passing costs to our residents
Authored tougher laws against dumping
Advocated for smart planning of open space and affordable housing and created the Open Space Committee
Supported events that increase community engagement: AH Day, Movie Nights at the Marina, Music and Food Truck Festival
Established the emergency information channel (1690 AM)
Introduced livestream municipal meetings and weekly office hours for residents to better connect with their local government
Authored the single-use plastics ban
Additional bike path markers (“Sharrows”) that more clearly connect the Henry Hudson trail between Leonardo and Atlantic Highlands to increase the shareability of our roads and promote the use of bicycles for transportation and recreation
Applied for and received a climate resiliency grant from the Department of the Navy in partnership with county parks
Prioritized hiring firms owned and operated by People of Color and Women
Authored an ordinance that provides guardrails and guidelines for in-town film and television production though a new approval process
Introduced new fines for developers who don’t provide sufficient parking
Wrote the law to allow expert witnesses to protect the town from bad development
Funded road infrastructure in every district of town, and authored an ordinance that requires the full street to be paved when utility work is completed
Purchased a new fire truck (the first in 30 years), as well as additional vehicles and tools the DPW needs to keep our town looking beautiful