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Liz lives in the Littlebrook neighborhood with her husband, Ken Norman, and two daughters, Madeleine and Ella. A former producer and editor with National Public Radio's Living On Earth, Liz became active in local government as a direct result of her community organizing work on the Barack Obama campaign. She believes in building on this movement of greater civic participation. Since joining Township Committee in December 2008, Liz has worked hard to promote: FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY - Liz, along with her colleagues on Township Committee, helped find cuts in discretionary spending, froze salaries and reduced benefits for Township employees. The 2010 budget calls for a 1.5 cent tax increase, the lowest in decades, despite the loss of state aid, and ensures enough surplus to maintain the Township's AAA bond rating. Liz continues to be a strong proponent of the consolidation study commission and exploring the possible benefits that merging the two Princeton municipalities could offer. She supports the Township's current negotiations with the University for a substantial and reliable contribution to help ease the property tax burden on our residents. Liz advocates changing the property tax revaluation process to make it more fair and accurate. |
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SUSTAINABILITY - As liaison to the Environmental Commission, the Joint Pedestrian and Bike Committee and the Flood and Stormwater Management Committee, Liz is passionate about Princeton's environment and protecting it for future generations. Liz introduced the Princeton Ridge Preserve Resolution, which envisions a green belt of open space connecting exisiting parks and public woodlands. She has worked to facilitate the preservation of environmentally sensitive tracts of undeveloped land, and she is a strong advocate for improving our network of bike trails and sidewalks. She is spearheading efforts to strengthen stormwater and flood ordinances to protect neighborhoods.
COMMUNITY - Liz has worked to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Human Services Department to best help those in need. The department now recruits community volunteers to help with language translation and food stamp sign ups to maintain service after severe budget cuts. Liz has also been an advocate of programs that train youth leaders, reduce risk for at-risk teens, and help seniors age in place.