Statement of Reason:
1. At the April 13, 2010 regular meeting of the Salem Township Board of Trustees, Trustee Brien Witkowski voted no on the motion to evict the Contract Post Office from Township property. 2. At the April 13, 2010 regular meeting of the Salem Township Board of Trustees, Trustee Brien Witkowski voted no on the motion to authorize the Township attorney to pursue all legal remedies necessary to evict the Contract Post Office if, within 30 days of being issued the "Notice to Quit", the Contract Post Office has not vacated Township property. 3. At the April 13, 2010 regular meeting of the Salem Township Board of Trustees, Trustee Brien Witkowski voted no on the motion to dissolve the Township's Fire Administrative Board.
Justification of Conduct:
This recall attempt is a political ploy funded by individuals with a personal and political vendetta designed to tear apart our community at a time when we should be working together. The recall against me was initiated by individuals who wanted to confuse the voters at the polls by using similar language to a legitimate recall. As outlined below, I voted against the two motions presented to the board.
I voted to keep our only post office open to serve our community. With no local post office, residents will be forced to drive miles to buy stamps or mail a package. Losing our post office will eliminate our ZIP code and take away part of our community's identity.
I stood shoulder-to-shoulder with local firefighters in support of Salem Township's Fire Administrative Board (FAB) to protect essential emergency services for our residents. The Fire Department issued a letter to the community thanking me for protecting the FAB, which provides transparency and accountability, and ensures our firefighters had the resources they need to keep us safe.
I have spent the past 10 years fighting to protect public safety, keep costs low for residents, and ensure government transparency and accountability.
Shall Brien Witkowski be recalled from the office of Salem Township Trustee?