South Brunswick Town Council Profile: Mike Kushwarra

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Retired police sergeant, Mike Kushwarra, has served South Brunswick in various capacities. Kushwarra has dealt with different stressful situations as a former officer and in his current capacity working in the private sector. These attributes, he thinks, would be extremely useful when dealing with issues faced by community.

Kushwarra is running for a seat on the Town Council. He chooses not to highlight the shortcomings of his opponents but believes the time has come for a change.

Read below to learn more about Kushwarra and his platform for the upcoming elections in South Brunswick.

Name - Mike Kushwarra

Age (as of Election Day) - 60

Position Sought - Township Council

Party Affiliation - Republican

Family - Wife Debra, son Michael, daughter Katelyn

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Education -

Fairleigh Dickinson Public Management

Occupation -

Retired Police Sergeant

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office -

Member Transportation Advisory

Why are you seeking elective office?

I believe my knowledge of the community and ability to work with other agencies and groups can benefit the community.

The single most pressing issue facing our community is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Proper Growth, examination, evaluation and presentation of ideas and solutions

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

I'm a township native, and have served the town in appointed capacities for over 40 years as both an employee and volunteer. I have an existing network with many residents and municipal officials and employees.

If you are a challenger, in what way has the current board or officeholder failed the community (or district or constituency).

I won’t cast stones at my opponents. Some I know personally and respect their desire to serve, however, one party control and the continued governance by the same people over long periods of time is not a healthy result.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

I believe Government is an agent of those it represents, the community as a whole.

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

As a police sergeant, and current Director in the Private Sector, I’ve dealt with stressful positions on a daily basis, from the community, to employees, and process. I'm already a proven performer.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

All that Evil needs to succeed is for good men to do nothing.

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