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[quote="anon-429n"]I attended the debate last night. It was actually quite enjoyable and was more of a group discussion. The challengers were complimentary of the TC and the incumbnents complimentary of the challengers.

I thought there was very good candor.

A resident asked what each candidate promised to do and they all said they can't make a promise. Mr. Taylor said the TC sets goals and measures success based on meeting those goals.

Another asked about the low key campaigning this year. Mr. McGovern stated he was asked to run on the eve of filing and agreed to put his name on the ballot and did so to give people a choice. However, he has a family and meetings 3-4 nights a week. So while he wanted to raise ideas, he had no time to campaign.

Mr. Deverin stated work and family are his focus. However, he has a flyer and plans to walk in the future.

It was clear they are all friends and Mr. Taylor complimented both challengers stating he appointed Mr. McGovern to the zoning board and they do a good job.

All candidates stated that they agreed not to do signs because that is not Cranbury.

In my view this friendliness is what Cranbury has been missing the past elections.

Some other items.

Fran McGovern, Jay Taylor and Sean Deverin all have young families. Mr. Cook has older children.

Mr. Cook and Mr. Taylor are more active in the community with other civic organizations. That could be because of time in town.

Mr. Cook and Mr. Taylor explained they have lived here their whole life. Mr. McGovern and Mr. Deverin while new explained why Cranbury attracted them.

As one would expect Mr. Cook and Mr. Taylor knew more history and had more of a plan to address issues like affordable housing. Mr. Deverin was honest admitting he will have a learning curve.

All lamented lack of public turnout to key meetings. Mr. Taylor stated no one attends the budget meeting and attendance would help the TC.

The only difference really on affordable housing dealt with 130D. Mr. McGovern and Mr. Deverin felt a road should connect through Cranbury Estates to the new affordable housing development as it would be more integrated.  Mr. Cook and Mr. Taylor did not want a through road due to traffic concerns and child safety for the existing development. That current resident needs must be a factor.

No questions were asked about taxes or the redevelopment on S Main. Mr. Taylor did explain debt reduction and some financial practices. Mr. Cook backed that up in his comments.

On a personal note, I hope future candidates follow the lead of these four individuals. Just look at Hightstown to see how negative politics destroy a town.[/quote]

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