To the Editor:
There is a 2-part referendum question asking Hopewell Township residents if we should change our form of local government. Question #1 asks if we should form a Charter Study Commission. Question #2 asks who should serve on the Commission, if #1 passes.
As for Question #1, I have lived in the Township for almost 30 years, and I have seen a lot of changes. But I have not heard anyone say why we should change our form of government. Our current form works and works well.
Whether you vote yes or no on Question #1, please still choose 5 Commissioners in Question #2. Because if Question #1 passes, the 5 Commissioners will review options for our local government.
I’ve read the interviews and the websites. There are 5 candidates who have demonstrated they will truly take an honest, unbiased, open-minded review of the options.
I am voting for Chris Pazdan (ballot position #1), Melanie Walter (#4), Frank Guenther (#5), Grace Rarich (#6), and Josh Wilson (#8). I encourage you to vote for them as well.
Sincerely,
Lisa Rizziello
Hopewell Township Resident
