To the Editor:
As a practicing psychologist and a retired school administrator, I know firsthand that good leaders listen. Hopewell Township Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning and Deputy Mayor David Chait understand this, and their commitment to open communication and genuine engagement with the public cannot be overlooked as it plays a significant part in making our township a valued place to live.
Ms. Peters-Manning and Mr. Chait have fostered a culture where residents are encouraged to ask questions, voice concerns, and offer new solutions. I have witnessed them listen attentively at multiple public meetings, community events and during one-to-one phone conversations and they respond in an expedient and honest manner. They are generous with their time, a quality that I have experienced firsthand as a member of the
Hopewell Township Senior Advisory Board and when they attended a meeting at Wellington Manor where I reside to discuss the development that is occurring throughout our community.
They eagerly engage with residents on a personal level which helps to establish a climate of understanding and trust. Their approach to problem solving is collaborative and their planning for the community ensures the inclusiveness that is valued by the people who live here and is central to proactive local government.
Hopewell Township is fortunate to have a leadership team that prioritizes accessibility and transparency, and who do not shy away from having necessary conversations. Mayor Peters-Manning and Deputy Mayor Chait have consistently demonstrated that they are dedicated to our community, and I fully endorse their candidacy for reelection
Sincerely,
Frank Guenther Ph.D.
Hopewell Township
