Transparency
Public access to municipal records, meetings, and decisions.
What the issue is
New Jersey's Open Public Meetings Act requires advance notice and public access to most governing body meetings, and the Open Public Records Act provides a process for requesting government records.
Why it matters locally
Access to agendas, budgets, contracts, and minutes allows residents to follow decisions before they are finalized rather than after.
How the Township Committee can influence it
The Township Committee sets meeting schedules, decides what materials are published and when, adopts records policies consistent with state law, and can expand public comment opportunities.
Where to find official information
- Hillsborough Township Clerk's office and OPRA request process
- New Jersey Government Records Council
- Township Committee agendas, minutes, and meeting recordings
Source: Official government source
Candidate statements
Samantha Hand
“Hillsborough deserves leadership that is accountable, transparent, and focused on affordability for the people who live here.”
Source: Candidate-provided response (Samantha Hand & Meghann Valeo, joint submission)
Meghann Valeo
“Hillsborough deserves leadership that is accountable, transparent, and focused on affordability for the people who live here.”
Source: Candidate-provided response (Samantha Hand & Meghann Valeo, joint submission)
Candidates without a sourced statement on this issue: No response received through Across the Ballot. Across the Ballot does not infer positions.