Richard Babcock – Candidate For Morristown Town Council

RICHARD BABCOCK – A FRESH VOICE FOR MORRISTOWN

I have recently announced that I am a candidate for Morristown Town Council. I have decided to run for Town Council as I wish to offer a fresh voice and perspective on behalf of ALL the people of Morristown. After much thought and observation, and having many discussions, I am confident that I can have a positive impact. I see a need for greater diversity of opinion on the Council, something I view as lacking with the make-up of the current Town Council.

As I am running for an at-large seat, I will be a representative for ALL the people of Morristown. As such, I plan to meet and speak with as many people as possible in order to assure that I am hearing as many points of view as possible on the important issues we face as a town. Yes, we do have issues, and they require the steady hand, clear mind, fresh ideas, and the independent perspective I can bring to the Town Council. I will not be influenced by all the prevailing politics that seem to influence many of the decisions made by the current council. I will be an advocate for ALL the people of Morristown, so I will make sure that I listen to, and consider, many different perspectives prior to all important votes.

To summarize my candidacy: I will make sure that our tax dollars are spent wisely while enhancing town services, expanding job and educational opportunities, and improving public safety. After all, everybody wants to feel safe walking down any street in Morristown, day or night. Having a background as a corporate manager and a small business owner, I understand the economic struggles that we all face on a daily basis. Morristown property taxes are too high, town spending needs to be better controlled, and the Council needs to be more transparent and responsive to the people of Morristown. I will go out of my way to assure that I am listening to the diverse opinions from the four corners of Morristown, and make sure that those opinions are heard clearly by the rest of the Council members and the administration.

I am truly looking forward to speaking with the many residents and business owners that make up Morristown over the next six months. I also look forward to earning your trust, and your vote.

Thank you,