Start with some simple math. Middletown’s Township Committee has five members. Electing two new voices leaves the other party with three votes, and the majority. They can still pass their proposals. But they’ll have to answer questions, explain their decisions, and hear another perspective.
Local elections are about your streets, your property tax bill, the development next door, and whether Town Hall listens. Even if you usually vote one way at the top of the ticket, you can choose balance here at home. Residents deserve voices outside the usual political circle, speaking for the community and questioning the status quo.
Jeremy Seideman and Shawn Wallach will ask what proposals cost, who benefits, and what alternatives exist. When we agree, we’ll explain why. When we disagree, you’ll hear the reasons. You’ll know what was considered before the vote and who stood up for your concerns.
You don’t have to change your politics to want more accountability. You can support the leadership and still want someone checking its work.
