“We have decided to step up and run for Readington Township Committee because Readington is at a crossroads,” Routel and Kowal said in a joint statement. “Our area is at an inflection point: local small business owners are facing economic headwinds, and our township is receiving extreme development pressure from state-mandated affordable housing obligations. Readington needs strong leadership to address these concerns, and we are the team who can navigate these challenges.”
In order to preserve Readington’s rural character and prevent negative impacts to quality of life, Routel and Kowal vehemently reject mega developments and/or city centers in order to satisfy our affordable housing obligations. Mega developments overburden the existing infrastructure, increase traffic significantly in concentrated areas, and drive up local taxes with increased municipal services.
★ Promote Small Businesses
★ Support Fiscal Responsibility
★ Mitigate Affordable Housing
★ Support Police and Public Safety
★ Preserve Open Space and Farms
★ Limit Expansion of Airport Runways
★ Promote Positive Communications
Lisa Routel is a longtime resident of Readington and a Hunterdon Central Regional High School graduate. She has over 20 years of corporate experience in managerial roles within the life sciences, telecommunications, automotive, media and retail industries.
She is a committed volunteer within the Readington community, and she is a member of the Planning Board, Open Space Advisory Board, and the Agricultural Land Advisory Committee. Lisa is an engaged volunteer throughout the central region of New Jersey and is the Chair-Elect for the NYU Stern Alumni Chapter of New Jersey, and she was the Vice President of Philanthropy & Fundraising of the Garden State ADPi Alumnae Group.
As a dedicated Republican, she has volunteered for numerous Republican campaigns over the past five years, and has also been Vice President of the North Hunterdon Republican Club.
Jon Kowal has lived in Readington for over 40 years, and all of his four children attended Readington schools. He is a proven small business leader. He has 25 years of experience as an Independent Representative for 5 suppliers to 200+ small manufacturers in the Northeast United States. He also spent 10 years as representative and National Account Executive for several Fortune 100 companies.
Currently, he is a member of management at E A Boniakowski Agency, a family business, one of the largest NJ Independent Insurance Agencies.
Furthermore, he is a small business owner and is active in family operated small businesses, such as: Rita’s Italian Ices Franchises, Popcorn Nation and Cinderellie’s Sweets.
Jon’s dedication to Readington is seen through his work and life, as he is the owner of a preserved farm in Readington which involves beef cattle, chickens, Christmas trees, hay and popcorn. Jon is the current Chair of the Agricultural Land Advisory Committee.
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