Having been a 4-term (12 years) Summit Council member, it is generally expected that you ride off into the sunset when your term ends and the new Council takes over.
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of co-chairing a group of concerned Summit residents fighting overdevelopment.
It is disappointing that Phyllis Sank presents Summit voters with an October 3, 2022, letter to the Editor that plays fast and loose with the facts about Delia Hamlet. Let’s correct the record.
I am proudly born, raised, and live in Summit with my wife and three young children. I’m third generation.
I endorse Delia Hamlet for Summit, NJ Common Council. As a decorated Army Officer in Kuwait and Executive Officer for the 155th Transportation Company, Delia has exceptional experience serving our country.
I’ve been a registered democrat for the entirety of my adult life and up until very recently, I could be what some might consider a “blue, no matter who,” voter.
We all want our Summit Common Councilmembers to be successful in achieving what’s best for Summit and its residents.
On Tuesday night, September 6, Summit City Council said they have heard us and have told Toll/L&M to come back with a revised proposal that adheres to the redevelopment plan, the master plan, zoning ordinances, and the perspectives of the Historic Preservation and other commissions.
While the community is the midst of a break in the Broad Street West redevelopment plan (the fire station property), it is time to consider the obvious option for the fire station property that has been ignored.
