Parks & Recreation Programs Recreational activities are vitally important for the growth and education of our young residents, our programs need to align with that goal. We must set goals for youth involvement and start measuring against that goal. At every budget meeting, a council person or citizen asks for statistics around youth participation inContinue reading “Recreation & Youth Engagement”
Author Archives: SMcKenna
P.M.U.A.
The toughest 4 letter word in Plainfield and one that is certain to get people talking. The creation of PMUA might have made sense when it was done. Depending on what information you read, it was created to help solve the illegal dumping issue in town and clean-up the downtown and/or to allow the newContinue reading “P.M.U.A.”
PUBLIC SAFETY – Crime Data Reporting
Public Safety is a Mayor’s primary responsibility. How Mayors manage that responsibility is vital to how police and fire departments utilize resources to serve and protect the population. Taxpayers have invested a great deal of money to upgrade Police Dept systems and technology, from data collection management and body cameras to 911 system upgrades andContinue reading “PUBLIC SAFETY – Crime Data Reporting”
Plainfield Not Politics
Plainfield is one of the most diverse cities in New Jersey with a rich and proud history, however we have struggled to find a collective vision for our future – one that serves all our residents. For too long our elected officials have put politics and personal advancement over the needs of our city. EmbracingContinue reading “Plainfield Not Politics”
