Donohue Plans to Seek 4th Term on Middle Township Committee

COURT HOUSE – Middle Township Mayor Timothy Donohue has declared his intention to seek a fourth term on Township Committee. 
According to a release, the mayor submitted a letter of intent to seek the Middle Township Regular Republican Organization’s endorsement to Leader Joe Ravitz Jan. 16. Donohue stated he hoped to continue fighting for lower taxes, improved services, responsible economic development and to move forward the effort to bring a new form of government to Middle Township.
“If I am honored to be re-elected, my primary focus will remain on maintaining the lowest possible tax rate, while continuing to provide great services through innovation and hard work,” Donohue stated. “But, I remain committed to the conversation we started two years ago to explore a more inclusive and expanded form of municipal government for Middle Township. I hope to see a question on the 2020 General Election ballot that will put this decision in the hands of our voters, where it has always belonged.”
Donohue stated he remains energized to continue building a positive legacy of public service, but affirmed that the seats on township committee belong to the people, not any one elected official or political party.
“One of the reasons I started the discussion on a new form of government is that I believe we are blessed to live in a town full of smart and creative citizens, who work in so many ways for the greater good,” Donohue stated. “We need to get more of these folks involved in the decision-making process. I’m proud that over the last decade we have created an open and level playing field in our local elections. It’s not about one party domination anymore. We are in a place now where our elections can be a debate over the best vision for a brighter future and a referendum on the tangible record of incumbents seeking re-election. If this spirit can prevail, I’m confident in our process and the leadership it will produce.”
Donohue plans to gather signatures and file his petition early in the primary process. He is anxious to begin a broad conversation with the voters, heading into a pivotal 2020 election season for the township, county, and country.
“We saw in the last election that broader, state and national issues, with local implications, have begun to impact our municipal races,” Donohue stated. “We need experienced leadership that not only has the skill to manage local government, but also the ability to grasp the impact on our community of out-of-touch and reckless policies being driven from Trenton and Washington. We need to stand united and display the courage and fortitude required to take on these fights, without flinching or caving into the bullying voices of intolerance. I hope to be honored by the voters to help lead on these important issues in truly challenging times.”