November 2, 2011 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 7 Brian D. Scanlan TO THE WYCKOFF TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE RE-ELECT FOR POSITIVE, BALANCED LEADERSHIP I love Wyckoff and I love serving the people of this great community. This November 8, I will continue to stand for: Maintaining low municipal tax rates My Record on Taxes • implemented strict austerity measures • reduced the number of Township employees by retirements and attrition • support for a town-wide property tax reassessment • only a 1.2% annual average increase in Township expenses despite dramatic hikes in state-mandated payments for public pensions and health benefits • first Committeeman to refuse the stipend (cumulative savings to date: $64,000) • introduced the Nifty Fifty recycling initiative (potential savings annually: $100,000) • increased shared services to save taxpayer dollars • declined entry into the state pension plan • common-sense fiscal conservatism Sustaining our town character and quality of life My Record on Behalf of Wyckoff • assisted in securing a record $1.9 million grant for the Russell Farms acquisition and a recommendation of a $1.3 million grant for proposed the Maple Lake Preserve • working to prevent overdevelopment and reduce traffic congestion • strong supporter of our volunteer organizations including our Fire Department, Ambulance Corps, CERT, and Recreation Program • initiated pedestrian safety improvements • providing special assistance to seniors on tax, health, and transportation issues • wrote and introduced the outdoor dining ordinance • initiated Wyckoff participation in the Sustainable Jersey program • sponsored no idling campaign in school drop-off/pick-up areas • support for additional measures to improve public safety Committeeman Scanlan’s Township Service Other Activities Wyckoff Township Committee (January 1, 2009–present) Deputy Chair, Finance Committee Parks and Recreation Board Library Board and Library Director Search Committee Board of Health Sewer Commissioner Liaison to the Ambulance Corps, DPW, Wyckoff Family YMCA, Wyckoff Day Planning Committee, and Zabriskie House Trustees Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member Wyckoff Recreation Coach (soccer, basketball, softball) Girl Scout Gold Award Advisor The Scanlan Family Saint Elizabeth’s Church: Co-Director, Saint Martin’s Soup Kitchen, van driver for seniors, youth group volunteer, Men’s Cornerstone, Sunday school teacher Friends of Wyckoff: former Chair Habitat for Humanity: domestic and international build trip leader Fresh Air Fund: host family American Medical Publishers Association: Director and Chair of Philanthropy Committee Project Manager: US Army Medical Library Restoration Project Sponsor of the Barry Scanlan Award at Emerson High School: more than $20,000 in scholarships awarded President, Thieme Publishing Dora Kauflin, Norah, Gail, Brian, Clare, Anna, Jack Scanlan, and Finn Contact Committeeman Scanlan: bdscanlan@gmail.com EMAIL 201-670-6879 HOME 201-921-4541 CELL ScanlanForWyckoff www.ScanlanForWyckoff.org Paid for by Scanlan For Wyckoff Township Committee • 51 Ravine Ave. • Wyckoff NJ 07481 No matter how you vote in the other races: Brian D. Scanlan COLUMN 1 NOVEMBER 8 Vote Polls are open 6 am to 8 pm A proven, independent, and effective committeeman, serving with integrity