~ RTDC Mission statement ~

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The people of this nation have spoken.

They have delivered us a clear victory. A convincing victory.  A victory for “We the People.”

"I am humbled by the trust and confidence you have placed in me.

I pledge to be a President who seeks not to divide, but to unify. Who doesn’t see Red and Blue states, but a United States.

And who will work with all my heart to win the confidence of the whole people.

For that is what America is about: The people."                  Joe Biden

 Making history as a woman and one of color and holding the 2nd highest office in the United States of America, Kamala Harris is poised to transition from Senator Harris to Vice President Harris.

"My Mother would look at me and she'd say, 'Kamala, you may not be the first to do many things, but make sure you are not the last.'"

 Phil Murphy has spent his life trying to fix problems and make people's lives better.  A businessman, and not a career politician,  Phil has fought for opportunity, fairness and justice  through his involvement in the Democratic Party. 

His experience, values and understanding that insider politics has failed us. has  led the Governor  to seek ways of building a better New Jersey for everyone.  

Tahesha L. Way serves as New Jersey’s 3rd Lieutenant Governor. She was appointed to the position by Governor Phil Murphy on September 8, 2023 after the untimely passing of LT Gov Shiela Oliver.  

 In addition to her role as Lieutenant Governor, Ms. Way also serves as New Jersey’s 34th Secretary of State.   

 Since winning election to the United States Senate in October 2013, Cory Booker has been innovative, persistent and put partisanship aside, bringing people together to get things done for New Jersey. 

Cory has focused on creating new jobs, improving economic opportunity for all New Jerseyans, speeding the pace of Hurricane Sandy recovery and addressing the economic squeeze facing middle class families. 

George Helmy, former Chief of Staff to Gov. Phil Murphy, was appointed to this serve in the US Senate by the Governor in August 2024. Helmy's previous roles include serving as Senator Booker's deputy state director and state directory. Prior to that he served as an aide and caseworker for Senator Frank Lautenberg.  Helmy  is the  executive vice president and chief external affairs and policy officer at RWJBarnabas Health. 

Andrew Zwicker, served 3 terms in the NJ State Assembly prior to winning his 1st election in 2021 as State Senator. In his 1st term,  Andrew  was the Primary Sponsor of 20 Bills and the Co-Sponsor of many others.  Andrew  has focused his  attention on  many environmental issues as well as health care issues,   domestic violence and a statewide gun buyback program.   

Andrew Zwicker, a scientist and teacher, has devoted his career to finding solutions to difficult  problems. Offering fresh ideas, Andrew will continue to bring his pragmatic, no-nonsense approach to government.        

As a proven leader at Prudential for over 20 years, Roy brings a dynamic energy to the Assembly.  ​Roy  understands an important factor in succeeding is to provide solutions to issues.  He also understands that collaboration is the key to finding the best solution.  Our broken pension system and a struggling economy are two of his key concerns.  

Roy has used the principles of collaboration to get the right solutions in the Legislature.  Roy is serving his third term in the NJ State Assembly.  

Mitchelle Drulis  began her 1st term in the Assembly in January 2024.  Mitchelle is the first Raritan Township and Hunterdon County resident to be elected to the State Assembly in over 40 years. 

Mitchelle became well know to Hunterdon County the past few years serving as Congressman Tom Malinowski's Political Director.  During this time, Mitchelle developed and managed a constituent services program where 12,000 were assisted through the Congressman's office. 

Prior to that Mitchelle was a legislative aide in 2000 to then-Assemblyman Bob Smith and from 2002-2013 she was Chief of Staff to Assemblyman Joe Eagan.  

Both Mitchelle and husband Michael serve as Raritan Twp County Committee members.