- Public service and open government
- Fiscally conservative government with controlled spending
- Preserving valuable resources for future generations
- Respect and support for emergency services
- In budgeting adequate funds toward maintaining the Township roads
- Reserve Accounts must be maintained
- A common sense approach to government
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Municipal Government Experience
1986
Started the Plainfield Township Newsletter and Volunteer Recycling Program
1987-1993
Served on the Plainfield Township Solid Waste Committee
1989-1993
Plainfield Township
Supervisor and Treasurer
Chairperson of the Finance Committee
Long Range Planning Committee (and in the years 2005-2006)
Solid Waste Committee
Recreation Board Liaison
Plainfield Recreation Trail Project - Rails to Trails
Slate Belt Municipalities Association Secretary/Treasurer
Regional Police Study Committee with the SBMA
1994-2000
Alternate on the Plainfield Township Zoning Hearing Board
2000-2003
Plainfield Township Supervisor
Plainfield Twp, Pen Argyl, & Wind Gap Joint Comprehensive Plan Committee
1994-2004
Washington Township
Secretary/Treasurer
Subdivision Administrator 1994-1995
Co Subdivision Administrator
Planning Commission Secretary 1994 -1995
2007-2011
Plainfield Township Open Space/Farmland Preservation Committee
Plainfield Township Environmental Advisory Council
4/89 - 5/02
Dept of Community and Economic Development Training
Basic Budget Preparation
Lincoln on Leadership
Municipal Accounting
PA Recycling Act
Financing Capital Projects
The Courage to Lead
Effective Budgeting
Fundamentals of Leadership
Subdivision Administration
Dealing with Difficult Employees
Tax Collection and Tax Procedures
Conflict Management
Pensions and Liquid Fuels
Dealing with the Public
Secretarial Administration
QuickBooks Pro 2000
Posted by Jane Mellert - May 2011
Started the Plainfield Township Newsletter and Volunteer Recycling Program
1987-1993
Served on the Plainfield Township Solid Waste Committee
1989-1993
Plainfield Township
Supervisor and Treasurer
Chairperson of the Finance Committee
Long Range Planning Committee (and in the years 2005-2006)
Solid Waste Committee
Recreation Board Liaison
Plainfield Recreation Trail Project - Rails to Trails
Slate Belt Municipalities Association Secretary/Treasurer
Regional Police Study Committee with the SBMA
1994-2000
Alternate on the Plainfield Township Zoning Hearing Board
2000-2003
Plainfield Township Supervisor
Plainfield Twp, Pen Argyl, & Wind Gap Joint Comprehensive Plan Committee
1994-2004
Washington Township
Secretary/Treasurer
Subdivision Administrator 1994-1995
Co Subdivision Administrator
Planning Commission Secretary 1994 -1995
2007-2011
Plainfield Township Open Space/Farmland Preservation Committee
Plainfield Township Environmental Advisory Council
4/89 - 5/02
Dept of Community and Economic Development Training
Basic Budget Preparation
Lincoln on Leadership
Municipal Accounting
PA Recycling Act
Financing Capital Projects
The Courage to Lead
Effective Budgeting
Fundamentals of Leadership
Subdivision Administration
Dealing with Difficult Employees
Tax Collection and Tax Procedures
Conflict Management
Pensions and Liquid Fuels
Dealing with the Public
Secretarial Administration
QuickBooks Pro 2000
Posted by Jane Mellert - May 2011
Campaign Questions
How have your personal and professional experiences prepared you for public office?
I’m a lifelong resident of Northampton County and grew up on a family owned dairy farm in Plainfield Township. My husband of 32 years and I raised our daughters here and have a long history of involvement in our community, such as, working in the kitchen at the Plainfield Farmer’s Fair, teaching youth groups, and Sunday School classes .
I have served as an elected official and as an employee in municipal government for over twenty years. This has given me firsthand experience in the day to day operations and challenges that face elected officials and administrators. I worked as a municipal Secretary/Treasurer from 1994-2004. During that time I balanced budgets, was involved in building and recreation projects, dealt with employee issues, road projects, grants, subdivisions and all other areas of administration.
My experience in Plainfield Township started in 1986 as a volunteer implementing a recycling program and Township newsletter. I then served as an elected Supervisor starting in 1989. As an active Township Supervisor I helped acquire land adjacent to Achenbach’s Grove, home of the Plainfield Farmers Fair, to preserve for future generations, worked to bring the Grand Central landfill into zoning compliance, was involved in the rails to trails project, worked on a five year plan which included increasing police services to provide 24 hour protection, and held taxes stable. I held positions on many committees and was involved in a Joint Comprehensive Plan, Open Space Preservation Plan, and Long Range Planning. I developed regional experience through my past volunteer service as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Slate Belt Municipalities Association which is now a Council of Governments.
What is the most critical issue facing Plainfield Township?
There are several critical issues facing the Township. I believe keeping real estate taxes down, while working within the constraint of a budget, is crucial for the residents in this economy. The Township has less money coming in from the Waste Management landfill and has to implement a plan so that taxes will not continue to increase in order to fill in the void. Additional funds need to be set aside for road reconstruction and repair.
If elected what would you do to keep property taxes in check?
I would work with the administration to review all areas of spending. Work toward a a five year financial plan and long range planning.
If elected to the Township how would you address fighting along party lines?
The residents cast their votes in good faith believing elected officials will focus on the job at hand and work in their best interest. All members must keep that in mind and work together.
Did you attend Township meetings before you considered running? Why or why not?
Yes, I attended the Board of Supervisors meetings before I considered running. I wanted to make an informed decision, and keep up on the issues facing the municipality.
I’m a lifelong resident of Northampton County and grew up on a family owned dairy farm in Plainfield Township. My husband of 32 years and I raised our daughters here and have a long history of involvement in our community, such as, working in the kitchen at the Plainfield Farmer’s Fair, teaching youth groups, and Sunday School classes .
I have served as an elected official and as an employee in municipal government for over twenty years. This has given me firsthand experience in the day to day operations and challenges that face elected officials and administrators. I worked as a municipal Secretary/Treasurer from 1994-2004. During that time I balanced budgets, was involved in building and recreation projects, dealt with employee issues, road projects, grants, subdivisions and all other areas of administration.
My experience in Plainfield Township started in 1986 as a volunteer implementing a recycling program and Township newsletter. I then served as an elected Supervisor starting in 1989. As an active Township Supervisor I helped acquire land adjacent to Achenbach’s Grove, home of the Plainfield Farmers Fair, to preserve for future generations, worked to bring the Grand Central landfill into zoning compliance, was involved in the rails to trails project, worked on a five year plan which included increasing police services to provide 24 hour protection, and held taxes stable. I held positions on many committees and was involved in a Joint Comprehensive Plan, Open Space Preservation Plan, and Long Range Planning. I developed regional experience through my past volunteer service as the Secretary/Treasurer of the Slate Belt Municipalities Association which is now a Council of Governments.
What is the most critical issue facing Plainfield Township?
There are several critical issues facing the Township. I believe keeping real estate taxes down, while working within the constraint of a budget, is crucial for the residents in this economy. The Township has less money coming in from the Waste Management landfill and has to implement a plan so that taxes will not continue to increase in order to fill in the void. Additional funds need to be set aside for road reconstruction and repair.
If elected what would you do to keep property taxes in check?
I would work with the administration to review all areas of spending. Work toward a a five year financial plan and long range planning.
If elected to the Township how would you address fighting along party lines?
The residents cast their votes in good faith believing elected officials will focus on the job at hand and work in their best interest. All members must keep that in mind and work together.
Did you attend Township meetings before you considered running? Why or why not?
Yes, I attended the Board of Supervisors meetings before I considered running. I wanted to make an informed decision, and keep up on the issues facing the municipality.
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