Election 2021: Washington Twp. Committee Candidate Bill Roehrich

NEW JERSEY - In a few short weeks the first wave in election season 2021 reaches the Garden State and Patch has asked local candidates to share their thoughts before the June 8 primary election.

Editor's Note: Patch sent out emails to all candidates to the email addresses listed for their campaign provided to the office of the clerk. The responses received will be published between now and the primary election. Candidates who would like to participate but did not receive one (for whatever reason) can contact Russ.Crespolini@patch.com.

• Name: Kenneth "Bill" Roehrich
• Age: 58
• Town of residence: Washington Twsp
• Position sought: Committee
• Party affiliation: Republican
• Family: Wife Cherie, son Brent wife Anna, Daughter Alyssa son Charles
• Education: BS Virginia Tech
• Occupation: Insurance sales
• Previous or current elected appointed office: Committee 11 yrs previous 11 yrs Washington Twsp School Board. 21 yrs Morris county Ag Development board.

Why are you seeking elective office?

To further the work we have done in the last 11 yrs to keep Washington Twsp a great place to live. To give back to the community that I grew up in.

The single most pressing issue facing us is recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. What do you intend to do about it?

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience and commitment.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Past mayor for 4 yrs. lifelong resident of Washington Twsp.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

No response.

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