Phil Kramer
About
Phil Kramer's platform emphasizes balanced public safety measures, specifically addressing community concerns regarding surveillance technology by maintaining existing camera programs without further expansion.
Campaign promises (1)
- public-safetyThe council will keep existing Flock safety cameras but will not expand the program.Related votes
Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 14
- Total speaking time
- 3:20:44
- Avg per meeting
- 14:20
- Segments
- 3584
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Top issues during term (20)
Millstone Road vacant space as place of worship
No township cost — the church is reusing an existing vacant building with minimal exterior changes.
Flock Safety ALPR cameras controversy
Unknown — residents raised questions about who pays liability judgments from wrongful hot-list hits.
Asphalt cost increases slowing paving projects
36% jump in asphalt per-ton cost is squeezing the 2026 paving budget.
Cannabis Dispensary Near Residential Area
The township projects roughly $1.2 million annually from its 2% share of the dispensary's gross income.
Flock/ALPR license plate cameras
Residents cited nearly $400,000 in committed Flock costs plus over $100,000 a year, though officials said the system was funded by a state grant.
Traffic safety and left-turn lane on South Middlebush Road (CR 615)
Traffic signal at JFK/Winston Drive would be budgeted in 2027 if the study warrants it.
Sentinel Data Center air permit (NJDEP)
A data center could add tax revenue and construction jobs, but residents and ratepayers could get stuck with higher utility and infrastructure costs.
Stormwater compliance with 2023 DEP regulations
Upgraded basin design adds cost for the applicant but reduces downstream flood risk for neighbors.
Affordable housing at 260 Davidson Avenue and 40-year PILOT
$3.5 million from the affordable housing trust fund over ten years, with PILOT revenue at 4% of gross revenue instead of full property taxes.
Affordable housing PILOT rates and school impacts
Development fees collected from builders flow into the township's affordable housing trust fund; the exact amounts were not stated.
Franklin 250 Revolutionary War Commemoration
Up to $25,000 budgeted, hopefully offset by a sponsor.
Habitat for Humanity Land Sale at 168 Churchill Avenue
The lot generates no tax revenue for the township and counts toward the affordable housing obligation if built.
2027 JFK Boulevard grant and Van Cleef Bike Path extension
Not yet estimated; the township sidewalk fund was suggested as a funding source.
Affordable housing on Main Street and Kossuth Street
Building on township-donated land keeps costs down, but the project counts toward a 659-unit state obligation rather than adding tax revenue.
Cluster subdivision ordinance overhaul
No direct cost to taxpayers; preserved land often ends up as township open space the township must maintain.
Catalpa Park Open Space Funding
$293,500 from the Open Space Trust Fund.
Second freestanding sign variance in NB zone
Easton Avenue traffic safety and Cedar Grove Lane signage
Federal-aid safety construction estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, targeted around 2031.
Recreation field fees for outside teams
Higher fees would recover field lighting and maintenance costs from organizations using non-resident players.
Missing person Belinda Prentice
Decisions during term (454)
Recorded while Kramer was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 13 meeting minutes
Warrants — October 27, 2026
Ordinance 4522-26 — PILOT for Churchill-Millstone final phases (first reading)
Consent Agenda (Resolutions 26-442 through 26-455)
Ad hoc ALPR response team authorized
Nomination of Samuel Luz to County Historic Society
Executive Session — Resolution 26-456
Resolution #26-442 - Authorize Tax and Water Title Lien Redemptions
Resolution #26-443 - Cancel Tax Sale Certificate No. 26-00288 - East Region Tax Auction, LLC - Bankruptcy - Block 208, Lot 5.01 - Principal ($918.13); Premium ($2,000.00)
Resolution #26-444 - Authorize Refund Water Overpayment - 168 Minetta Road - $143.00
Resolution #26-445 - Authorize Refund of Invalid Subsequent Payment on Lien - RTLF-NJ IIB, LLC - 168 Minetta Road - $1,710.79
Resolution #26-446 - Adjust Water Charges - Hardships/Leaks - 332 Smithwold Road ($63.70) - 2 Hancock Place ($1,114.60)
Resolution #26-447 - Authorize Release of Street Opening Bond - Permit No. 25-055 - Franklin Green Owner, LLC - 1 JFK Blvd. - $3,528.00
Resolution #26-451 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Boys College Showcase - November 27-29, 2026 - 7:30 pm to 6:30 pm - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm
Resolution #26-452 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Annual Youth Soccer Tournament U8-U14 Boys & Girls - April 2-4, 2027 - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm - Friday from 5-9 pm; Saturday and…
Resolution #26-453 - Authorize Issuance of Special Event Permit - Players Development Academy - Girls College Showcase - May 28-31, 2027 - Friday from 5-9 pm; Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm - PDA Soccer Complex/Morningside Farm
Resolution #26-454 - Authorize Out-of-State Training - Sgt. Clyne & Ofc. Quigley - NYPD Dignitary Protection Training Program - No Cost - Queens, NY - November 16-19, 2026
Continuation of hearing on Tawheed Dahwah Center application ZBA-24-00017
Got Your Six Dispensary PLN-26-00007 — Preliminary & Final Major Site Plan with C variance
Approval of Minutes (Regular Meeting of September 17, 2026)
Voting record (160)
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