“Celeste is a staunch advocate for those in our communities that often feel that they don’t have a voice in educational, economic and social issues, and a strong supporter for the health, safety, welfare and quality of life/affordability for all of those who reside in, work and visit Atlantic County.”
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Here’s why we enthusiastically endorse Celeste Fernandez for Atlantic County Freeholder:
Contract Vetting: I will rigorously review all county contracts to make sure they reflect fiscal responsibility and the values of constituents.
Comment: Transparency and accountability.
Pay to Play: I will not exchange professional service contracts for donations to my campaign or the campaigns of my friends/allies. When possible, I will open contracts up for a competitive bidding process, instead of automatically renewing last year’s contract.
Comment: I dont accept campaign money in exchange for favors.
Professionalism: I will commit my time and energy to full length meetings that make information accessible to the public. I will not support rushing through an abbreviated consent agenda.
Comment: Empowering our constituents is primarily
Meeting location: I believe meetings should rotate throughout the county in order to make attendance more feasible for residents of all municipalities.
Comment: Schedule meetings at a reasonable time so our constituents can participate
Meeting structure: I believe the bulk of the meeting should focus on county business rather than award ceremonies or speeches.
Comment: Focus on the issues at hand.
Meeting accessibility: I support using technology to make meeting attendance more accessible for residents, via recording or live-streaming of meetings or other remote attendance options.
Comment: Livestreaming.
Information reporting: I support easily accessible online meeting agendas and minutes. I support user-friendly budgets so residents can easily see how public funds are allocated. I support user friendly agendas that include explainers about resolutions being voted on.
Comment: We have to inform and educate our residents.
The “county line” in primary election ballots: Realizing that being placed in a preferential ballot position hinges on freeholder candidates and that the county line is misleading and manipulative to voters, I will take a firm stand against the county line and advocate for a bubble ballot as is used in every other state and in some counties in NJ.
Comment: I stand for what is fair and will advocate for the use of the bubble ballot.
Responsible County Entity Oversight: I will work to ensure that the county entities I oversee — libraries, parks, technical schools, community colleges, correction facilities, infrastructure — are safe, professionally staffed and appropriately funded.
Comment: Make good use of our resources.
Appointments to Boards, Authorities and Commissions: I will appoint people with diverse perspectives to boards, authorities and committees, opening up government for greater participation, rather than selecting the well-connected. Because new ideas and voices are important, I will seek out new residents to fill these board positions rather than having the same individuals serve for decades.
More information about Celeste Fernandez:
Email: fernandezforfreeholder@gmail.com
Phone: 609-470-6275
Social media: Facebook
Education: College/Technology
Current Occupation: Small business owner
Public/party service: Community Leader.
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