My personal background, career in education and my thirteen years as Councilwoman reflect my commitment to this community as well as the ideals of the Democrat Party. I particularly enjoy the fact that as an At-Large Councilwoman I am free to tackle challenges throughout the Township. My projects have centered on promoting transparency in government, civic participation, quality of life issues, fiscal responsibility as well as preserving the rich historical legacy of this Township.
Forty-two years ago, I moved from Linden to Colonia with my husband, Miguel. Currently, my husband and I are the parents of sons Darren, Scott and his wife Gabriela and the proud grandparents of Nicolas Miguel Velasco.
Education: MALS, Kean College, 1983
BA, Newark State College, 1965
Occupation: 1996-2007 Councilwoman, Woodbridge Township
1983-2006 Chairwoman, Social Studies Department
Solomon Schechter Day School
1974-2006 Teacher, Solomon Schechter Day School
1965-1968 Teacher, Linden High School
Organizations:
Middlesex County Committeewoman
Greater Colonia Democratic Club
St. John Vianney Lector
St. James School Advisory Board, 2007-
St. John School Advisory Board, 2007-
St. John Vianney Anniversary Campaign, 2006
Kiddie Keepwell Camp, 2001-2004
Woodbridge Township Cultural Arts Commission, 1988-1998
325th Anniversary Woodbridge
Woodbridge League of Women Voters, Past President 1974-1975
As Councilwoman at Large, the projects that I have promoted or initiated reflect a broad range of interests: campaign reform, seniors, youth, veterans, environment, revitalization of business districts, historic preservation, pedestrian safety, etc.
Of my many accomplishments, I currently am concentrating on the Township Oral History Project. As a lifelong historian, I am committed to working with the Administration and the community towards preserving our past for future generations with the goal of establishing a Township Museum, especially since this is the oldest continuing Township in the State of New Jersey chartered in 1669.
Accomplishments:
Campaign Reform-Pay to Play, Redeveloper Pay to Play
Woodbridge 2000: revitalize business districts
- Welcome to Woodbridge video/'98 DVD-finalist at International Film and Video Festival
- Welcome packets for new residents
Council Liaison to Woodbridge Housing Authority
Veterans Pins
Christmas in April/Tooling Around the Township, 2001-2009
Historic Preservation Commission Ordinance-1998
Youth in Government Day Program
Jack Fay Civic Award
Co-Chair Woodbridge Census 2000
Safe and Sound Registry
Township Purchase of Hybrid Vehicles
Township Oral History Project-2008 and ongoing
Trolley Tour Treks-2009
