Miller, Nemeth Announce Joint Campaign for Princeton Council

Princeton Council President Bernie Miller and former Princeton Township Deputy Mayor Sue Nemeth announced today they will run a joint campaign for Princeton Council and seek the Democratic nomination for Princeton Council in 2014. 

Miller's term is set to expire at the end of the year, along with that of Democrat Jo Butler. 

It's not clear how the Nemeth/Miller campaign may affect Butler's candidacy or even if she plans to seek reelection. No candidates have yet filed papers with the Princeton Clerk's Office.

Butler was not immediately available for comment. 

“Sue brings people together and has a ‘can do’ style that gets results," said Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, a supporter of the Nemeth/Miller ticket. "I look forward to having her on our team as we lead Princeton forward."

Miller and Nemeth plan to seek the formal endorsement of the Princeton Community Democratic Organization and the support of the Princeton Democratic Municipal Committee in March.

“I’ve worked with Sue to consolidate Princeton, create the Princeton Ridge Preserve, rebuild the Community Park pool complex and negotiate productively with Princeton University," Miller said. "She’s an effective leader who delivers.” 

Supporters the Nemeth/Miller campaign include Lempert, Council Members Lance Liverman and Heather Howard former Princeton Township Mayor Chad Goerner and many other community leaders.  

"Uniting Princeton was our first step in preserving the financial health and small town quality of life in our community. In the coming weeks, we will engage voters throughout the community in discussions of our shared values and vision for the future,” Nemeth said.

“Bernie and Sue see the big picture and understand the local impact on the community. They’re the perfect pair to represent taxpayers on Council,” Liverman said.