Politics & Government

Quick Bio: Council Candidate Thomas Forbes

Forbes, 65, has been a board of health member for more than 10 years. He's one of four hoping to win the Republican nomination.

Four candidates are vying for two Republican nominations in Tuesday's primary elections in Hopatcong.

Incumbent Councilmen Richard Bunce and Marie Galate will square off against newcomers Thomas Forbes and Mariano Gianni with the hopes of winning the party's nod, which could all but lock up the battle for a pair of council seats in November. No Democrats filed for election, though independent candidates have until Tuesday to register.

Patch asked each candidate to fill out a questionnaire. Here are Forbes' responses. Click for Bunce's; for Gianni's; and for Galate's.

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Age: 65

Occupation: Retired broadcast engineer. Owns and operates Forbes Web Media, which provides web development, design and services for small businesses.

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Elected and Appointed Positions: Board of health member 10-plus years.

Other Community Associations: Past captain of Hopatcong Ambulance Squad.

How long have you lived in Hopatcong? 14 years.

What do you see as the most pressing issues in a coming term, and what would you do about them? Accountability and Transparency in Borough Government Hold regular public meetings – Engage public and Borough Government in regular discussions about current issues. Foster greater public involvement in the decision making process. Attract Business to Hopatcong. The Borough must actively engage residents, local business and Borough government in the development of a REAL program to attract business and promote economic growth in out community.

What's one fact about you that most voters probably don't know? Please visit our web site at: http://forbes-gianni.com

Minor edits were made to the answers for clarity.


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