This should be a good event. Also, the candidates form sponsored by the Haddonfield Civic Association and moderated by the League of Women Voters will be at the HMHS Auditorium on Wednesday, April 24th.

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Wake up, lazy bones. We need to hear what our future leaders are saying, lest we vote ourselves into more trouble than we're already in. Let's just hope the candidates don't answer the first question, "why are they running," with somnolence-inducing bromides. Or else we'll all be snoring.

We don't necessarily need leaders. We don’t necessarily need candidates with great photo shopped campaign pics and grandiose ideas. It's time to execute on the basics/necessities and less on the 'WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVES'. The Bancroft Referendum should have been a big wake up call to the folks who THINK they know what's best for this town. THEY DON'T! So.. If you aren't ready to privatize, think way outside the box, and reduce the size of this government while also reducing taxes and the improving the quality of the services provided, please rethink your campaign!

Mr. W.....I couldn't agree more!

W.W.: CASE IN POINT: A number of years ago the borough converted all of their water meters over to 'smart meters' to allow for automated reading, to the tune of $1 million +. These meters also have the capability to ‘tier’ pricing based upon time of day usage. WE DON'T USE THAT CAPABILITY. INSTEAD, we send messages to homeowners asking them not to water their lawns during peak hours in order to avoid pressure issues. A PRIVATE OPERATOR would be smart about this and charge lower rates during off peak times to change residents’ behavior. A PRIVATE OPERATOR would also bill on a monthly basis in order to identify leaks sooner, and smooth out the revenue flow. Heck, the savings on float alone would cover the extra postage. INSTEAD, we do it THE WAY IT'S ALWAYS BEEN DONE. IT HAS TO END!

Great point Walter, The fact that stewardship and fiscal responsibility, among other issues, is a platform for newer candidates and talk is prominent concerning said issues shows the referendum is already making an impact.

Most importantly, we as voters hold the greatest responsibility. Don't just listen to a candidate give campaign pledges. Your vote is your chance to be heard. Tell a candidate if they want it then listen to your concerns. Tell them what you think is best for our town. They're running to serve the community at large.

For me it's important to judge a candidate for their whole body of work. I might vote for a candidate who disagrees with some of my concerns as long as their position is honest and they not only respect my concerns but take them into account.

It's great that there are 2 opportunities to meet and greet, to hear what (most of) the candidates have to say. Borough Hall will probably be a more collegial, informal atmosphere that allows the candidates to feel more comfortable talking to their neighbors, due in part to the size of the room. The HMHS auditorium, lovely as its nearly refurbished self is (stage curtain is still in sad shape), will likely be a large echo chamber, and not conducive to "neighborly" repartee. But the more chances to hear people live and in person, the better.