Troy Talk
School Supplies Needed - Can You Help?
September will be here before we know it! That is why I am partnering with the Burlington County Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office to collect new school supplies and backpacks for Burlington County kids in need.
MVC Mobile Unit Coming To Willingboro
The MVC Mobile Unit is coming to Willingboro on Friday July 19th at the Kennedy Center (429 JFK Way) to process RealIDs, non-driver IDs and registration renewals. Make an appointment here! Note: Disability placards and license plate surrenders do not need appointments.
Happy 4th of July!
On behalf of Team Troy, we hope you have a happy and safe 4th of July!
Urging Philly Mayor to Crack Down on Boom Parties
For years, communities along the Delaware River in Burlington County – and beyond – have suffered endless, sleepless nights because of the constant noise and vibrations from ‘boom car’ parties in Philadelphia.
We have tried working cooperatively with our neighbors in Pennsylvania – we’ve met with law enforcement, community outreach, and elected officials seeking solutions; yet, the noise persists year after year. We have also passed laws here in New Jersey to increase fines on cars playing loud music, and similarly, the Philadelphia City Council passed ordinances providing for increased fines and even vehicle seizures. However, we need Philadelphia to enforce their laws.
Cracking down on ‘boom car’ parties should be a major component of Mayor Parker’s efforts to address quality of life concerns. We are hopeful that the administration will make this a priority this summer, as outlined in a letter that we sent to her last week.
Celebrating Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a poignant reminder of the collective progress we have made since our nation's original sin of slavery officially ended, and the work that still remains in order to achieve an equal and just society.
I celebrated Juneteenth at events in Willingboro and Westampton this past weekend, and tonight I will be attending the PRC (Palmyra, Riverton, Cinnaminson) Juneteenth Celebration at Riverton Memorial Park and the Mount Laurel Juneteenth event at Laurel Acres Park.
I hope to see you there, and that together, we can continue the legacy of faith, hope and perseverance.
Celebrating Pride Month
While we celebrate June as “Pride Month,” our work to ensure that the LGBTQ community is accepted, treated equally, fairly included, and safe from discrimination must be constant and ongoing.
Equality for all matters because when we protect the rights of one group, we are protecting the liberty of all.