Letters to the editor

Hamilton ‘dysfunction’

I feel compelled to reply to a recent letter to the editor from a long time Hamilton Democrat operative, Democrat committeeman, and probable future Democrat candidate Mark Van Wagner. It’s hard for me to fathom the “dysfunction” in Hamilton he claims. Is it because Hamilton’s spending increased only 1.08% per year under Mayor Yaede for the past five years, while Mercer County spending has increased 4.2% per year or 21% over the same time period? Or, perhaps, it is the fact that Hamilton, under Republican leadership, has reduced the size of Hamilton’s government workforce by 11% since 2006? Perhaps it is the outstanding leaf and brush collection and beautifully maintained parks Mayor Yaede’s Public Works team delivers, or the incomparable police protection that Hamilton residents enjoy.

Maybe it’s because the new Democrat Council cut funding for roads in Mayor Yaede’s proposed 2018 budget. In any case, much of the noise about Hamilton’s government is purely political. Having served honorably on council for 12 years, I can honestly say I’ve never seen the lack of control at council meetings that we have witnessed in 2018, nor the vicious attacks on a mayor and administration, who, by all accounts, are doing a very good job for the residents and taxpayers of Hamilton Township.

— Dennis Pone, Former Hamilton Councilman, Current Hamilton Municipal Chairman

Continuing the fight against Alzheimer’s Disease

More than 180,000 people in New Jersey affected by Alzheimer’s disease are desperately hoping for a cure. But studies have shown that even if that cure is found, our current health care system cannot rapidly deploy it. Fortunately, that is changing.

Washington approved a new federal law to close these infrastructure gaps. The BOLD (Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s) Act, cosponsored by Representative Chris Smith, delivers new resources for the prevention, treatment and care of Alzheimer’s disease. BOLD will improve early detection and diagnosis, provide greater support for caregivers and health professionals, and educate communities about Alzheimer’s disease and brain health.

Alzheimer’s is a public health crisis, not a partisan issue. Thank you to Representative Smith and all federal representatives who supported this law for your BOLD action in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

— Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., President/CEO, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

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Alzheimer’s is a public health crisis, not a partisan issue.