Old Bridge, NJ: Recognizing that the residents of Old Bridge are tired of the Democrats one-shot revenue raising schemes, Township land-sales and raiding OBMUA surpluses to plug self-inflicted budget gaps, the 2011 Republican team of Owen Henry, Brian Cahill, Eleanor “Debbie” Walker and Dr. Jim Anderson have assembled the following comprehensive 6-point plan to revitalize Old Bridge’s stagnant economy and restore integrity to the Township Council. Members of the public and press can find and download a copy of this plan at http://www.oldbridgerepublicans.com/framework-for-change/.  

• Demonstrate to the Business community that Old Bridge is a Business Friendly town
• Create sustainable additional Revenue – Create jobs
• Partner with State of New Jersey’s Economic Development Team

• Review and re-bidding of all contracts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Additional review process to ensure fairness and least-cost
• Township Administrative Efficiency
• Complete review of Township Departments to eliminate redundancy and improve costs
• Top to bottom analysis of Expenses
• Complete Review of HR Policies and procedures

• Produce structurally balanced budgets
• No more one shot Revenue Schemes
• No more land sales to balance budgets
• No more raiding the OBMUA’s reserve

• Immediately Repeal the newly enacted Lifetime Healthcare ordinance
• Ensure Township employees have the tools they need to meet the needs of the Residents
• Explore and invest in technology
• Energy Audit to improve costs
• Shared Service agreements with neighboring towns

• Quarterly Resident Forums
• Improved communication via Website, Social Media & in Emergencies
• Mayor will be completely accessible to residents
• Town Hall & employee forums with the Mayor
• Open government – Restructure of Town Council meetings – Two Meetings per month