Politics & Government
Meet the Candidate for East Windsor Selectman: James Richards
The Republican is seeking his first term as a selectman.
Name: James Richards
Age: 51
Political affiliation: Republican
Position seeking: Board of Selectmen
Information about family: Bride Barbara 26 Years , Son Joshua 25 years, Daughter Shannon 21 years
Occupation: Executive Director of East Windsor Chamber of Commerce
Political experience: Commissioner East Windsor Economic Development Commission, Member East Windsor Ethics Commission, Past member of East Windsor Water Pollution Control Authority. Past member of River Valley Tourist Board ( State Group that represents East Windsor) Past Member of Cox cable Advisory Commission, One of the Writers of East Windsor's Nuclear Free Zone Ordinance
Other experience: Charter President of East Windsor Education Foundation (4 Years and still going) 1st President of East Windsor Chamber of Commerce (16 Years ago), Last president of East Windsor Business Association ( 4 Years leading up to formation of EWCC), manager of South Windsor Travel (15 Years) Past Member of Walt Disney Travel Advisory Board ( 3 Years ) Retired Rotarian (25 Years)
Why did you run for office? Urging of Fellow Citizens
If elected what would be your primary area of focus? Economic Commercial Growth, Human Services, School System, Towns Infrastructure
What do you feel is the biggest issue facing East Windsor today? To Continue the Progress the Town has made & Stabilize taxes
What skills do you have that you could bring to the community? Communication, Creativity, Commitment
Anything else you would like to share? Every Single Candidate for Municipal Office this Year should be complimented on Their Positive Outlook & Desire to serve to Community of East Windsor
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