Much debate is centered on development and taxes. But another issue — ambulance response time — warrants just as much attention. Councilman George Borek understands this and is working on a long-term solution that will make our community safer.
I’ve recently witnessed two incidentss at youth sporting events where immediate ambulance assistance was needed, but the response time was dangerously slow. The first occurred at Ward Field where a coach took a hard hit ball to the forehead. He hit the ground immediately. 9-1-1 was called, but it took more than 20 minutes for the ambulance to arrive.
The second injury occurred at a Wildcat Football Game at Community Park just last month. A 10-year-old boy took a hard hit to the head and neck area and, in an abundance of caution, an ambulance was called. It took more than 30 nerve-wracking minutes for emergency services to arrive.
Thankfully, the coach and player were fine. But what if someone isn’t as lucky next time? What if response time is the difference between life and death? It’s these “what if’s” that compelled Borek to move ambulance response time to the top of his agenda. Thank you, Councilman Borek, for making this issue a priority. Your leadership and responsiveness is what West Windsor needs to move it forward.
Libby Swanke Vinson
Wallingford Drive, West Windsor
I wanted to set the record straight concerning the letter in the last edition of the News that falsely accused Councilman George Borek of being directly responsible for the shutdown of the Twin W Ambulance Service. Nothing could be further from the truth. Borek has been the most ardent supporter of emergency response programs in West Windsor. A firefighter himself, he recognizes fully the importance of these services. The Twin W situation was caused partly by internal problems within the organization, along with Councilman Bryan Maher’s failure to address their request to begin charging for their service.
Another issue that I felt should be raised is the placement of those red political campaign signs around town, on residents’ property without asking permission, as well as on township property in violation of local signage regulations. If that team is willing to abuse our local ordinances to further their political careers then I wonder how they will manage the affairs of our town.
As for me, I plan to vote to re-elect George Borek and to vote for his running mates, Alison Miller and Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton. I am confident that together they will put the West Windsor community first.
Anthony DeCarlo
Clarksville Road,
Princeton Junction
The following are specifics about Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton.
* An accomplished attorney and small business owner.
* Understands the issues and can research options, as she does this for a living.
* Is focused on questioning proposals to make sure we have expert technical advice on everything, as she also does this for a living.
* Emphasis on the needs of the town and will ensure that residents are heard and concerns are addressed.
* Has already been meeting with a civil engineer to understand the Old Trenton Road, Canal Pointe Boulevard, and North Post Road issues and she hasn’t even been elected yet!
* Is working with residents to come up with practical solutions to traffic problems that are a big concern in town.
* Cares about this town and preserving it for her children so that they too will call it home when they are adults.
* Will bring about a more civil tone to Council meetings.
* A listener, brings no personal agenda, and will counter the negativism of her opponents.
Support the West Windsor Community First team: George Borek, Alison Miller, Ayesha Krishman Hamilton.
Richard Kaye & Paul Pitluk
West Windsor
I want to introduce West Windsor to the Ayesha Hamilton I know. Our daughters play travel soccer together, and I have gotten to spend a lot of time with Ayesha this past year. The Ayesha I know is dedicated to her kids and jumps into everything she does with passion and energy. She is also the least political person I know, which makes her the perfect candidate for West Windsor Council.
She is calm, diplomatic and a consensus builder. She is the professional voice and analytical mind that we need in our government. Most of all, she is compassionate in her approach. She is someone who tries to see the value in everyone’s position and to reach a common ground. This is not to say she isn’t a strong advocate when she needs to be. She is sympathetic to the issues that affect this town, like traffic and development, and I know that I can trust her to ask the right questions and do the research to find an answer and solution that will work for this town.
Catherin Anico
Fieldston Drive, West Windsor
I met Ayesha Krishnan Hamilton shortly after she moved to West Windsor and have had the pleasure of working with Ayesha in a professional capacity as well as getting to know her through school and community activities.
Ayesha is the current secretary of the Solo and Small-Firm Section of the New Jersey State Bar Association, where I am a member of the executive committee. I have been continually impressed by Ayesha’s professionalism and effectiveness in this role. She is well respected within this group. She serves in this elected, volunteer position with enthusiasm and efficiency, and is known for her responsiveness to the other volunteer officers and association members.
Ayesha has all of the qualities that one would wish to see in a Council member. She listens carefully and asks questions to ensure that she understands the issues and problems presented to her. She is thoughtful and intelligent and explains her positions and opinions clearly. She is a problem-solver and, importantly, is skilled at negotiation and consensus building — qualities that are too often lacking in our representatives.
Ayesha is also dedicated to supporting the business community, and has gone out of her way to meet local business owners and to assist in spreading the word about the many wonderful businesses that are based in our town. Local businesses will have an effective advocate and champion when Ayesha is elected.
Finally, whenever anyone asks me about Ayesha, I always tell them about the explanation she gave me when I asked her why she had agreed to run. Ayesha strongly believes that women should have greater leadership roles, both in the business world as well as in government, and that women should “step up” and take on these important roles when possible. We are fortunate that Ayesha Hamilton is stepping up to serve our community and to help make West Windsor an even better place to live.
Sandra Copenhaver Browne
Browne, Diallo & Roy, LLP
Cranbury Road, West Windsor
