Summit Democrats

10/23/2026

Mayor Nora Radest rejects Delia Hamlet’s failed affordable housing plan and asks Summit to vote for a new vision:

Letter to the editor argues Summit voters should reject Delia Hamlet’s housing plan and support Liz Skoler for Common Council.

10/22/2026

🖍“There's nobody better at making a crayon last longer than a teacher.”🖍

With 30 years of experience as a teacher and principal, Emily knows firsthand what it means to work within tight budgets, make difficult spending decisions and stretch limited resources. This perspective will serve her—and our community—well on Council!

10/22/2026

HTTV provides a great service to our community by helping us learn where the candidates stand on issues important to Summit. In case you missed their Candidates' Forum held in September, we'll be sharing some clips over the next week on a variety of different topics. Here's the question on the budget:

10/21/2026

As Council continues to explore ways to improve Summit’s Round 4 Fair Share Housing Plan, here’s one idea being discussed for the former firehouse property. Share your thoughts!

10/21/2026

📣In case you missed his report at last night's Council meeting, Chief Peters shared some impressive SPD stats showing great progress on public safety! 🚓

Great news again from the Summit Police Department! Compared to last year at this time, crime is down across every category.
Violent Crime: down 57% 👏
Assault: down 13% 👏
Car theft: down 63% 👏
Burglary: down 70% 👏
Larceny: down 16% 👏

Did you know the Summit Police Department responded to 42,937 calls for service this year?! THANK YOU, Summit Police Department!

Watch the presentation from Chief Peters at Council:
https://www.youtube.com/live/AT0vhofqPVU?is=CB0-DzWG-Ua1TCSd

10/20/2026

Reminder! Tonight's Council meeting starts at 7:30pm at City Hall.

Tomorrow evening, Summit Common Council will meet to discuss several important items, including updates from our Fire and Police Chiefs, parking adjustments on Beekman Road, and investments in our Department of Public Works.

Here’s a preview of what’s on the agenda.

10/20/2026

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Fall sports are wrapping up soon - what should you give your volunteer coach as a 'thank you'? Give the gift of Summit! 🎁

Support local businesses, from Sustainable Haus to Aubrey's Corner and ~150 retailers, restaurants and service business in between. Summit Gift Cards make the perfect thank you gift and help keep Summit businesses thriving!

Info here: https://www.summitdowntown.org/gift-cards/ 🤩

10/20/2026

The final question in the HTTV interview with Liz and Emily asked: "What else do you want voters to know about you?"

10/19/2026

Grateful to see New Jersey OAG Jennifer Davenport using the full authority of her office to defend voting rights and protect every New Jerseyan’s right to have their voice heard.

Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced measure the Department of Law and Public Safety is taking during the 2026 general election to help endure a fair and smooth-running election, to protect the right to vote, and to assist voters, election officials, and law enforcement in resolving a...

10/19/2026

Liz Skoler for Summit is knocking doors all over Ward 1 talking to neighbors about what matters to them!

More than anything else, I hear real concern from residents about pedestrian safety. Here on Lowell Avenue, residents want parking on one side of the street only. They say it's an accident waiting to happen.

And these signs are like a word problem sometimes. So, does this sign mean that between 10:30 and 3 on a Sunday (a non-school day) you cannot park for two hours on this side of the street?