FOUR COMMUNITY LEADERS DECLARE FOR RANDOLPH COUNCIL
FOUR COMMUNITY LEADERS DECLARE FOR RANDOLPH COUNCIL
‘MOVING RANDOLPH FORWARD’ CAMPAIGN SEEKS TO END ONE-PARTY MONOPOLY
RANDOLPH, NJ (July 23, 2024) — Four long-time community leaders have declared their candidacies for Randolph Township Council in the 2024 municipal election, and will be seeking to reverse the long-term one-party monopoly in Town Hall, the team announced Monday.
Candidates Jon Torres, Josie Scanlan, Sandy Fey, and William Ball have formed the ‘Moving Randolph Forward’ slate, focusing on Town Hall’s lack of attention to Randolph residents’ long ignored quality of life issues.
“We could not have more qualified candidates to tackle the issues our government continues to ignore,” said Randolph Democratic Chair Meghan Lynch. “Randolph is in urgent need of new, energetic leadership, and I know voters will weigh what Jon, Sandy, Josie, and William have already done for our community against the records of our own elected officials,” she said.
“We are excited to support the ‘Moving Randolph Forward’ team,” said Morris County Democratic Committee Chair Amalia Duarte. “Community volunteers make for knowledgeable and effective elected officials who listen to residents and act to better the community. Just as they’ve done for years,” she said.
Jon Torres
Jon Torres is a nationally recognized family physician in Morristown where he trains residents and medical students to deliver compassionate, person-centered health care. He is President-Elect of the New Jersey Association for Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons, and Associate Clinical Professor of Family Medicine and Osteopathic Medicine at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. In addition to his medical degree, Jon holds a Masters in Public Administration from Rutgers University.
An 11-year resident of Randolph, Jon is an active parent and community volunteer. He has served as Scout leader, Cubmaster and Assistant Scoutmaster over the past eight years, and led efforts to create programs and initiatives to make Randolph a more welcoming and supportive community for people of different experiences, backgrounds and viewpoints. Jon and his wife are the parents of two teenagers who attend Randolph public schools.
“Through lack of accountability and innovation, our elected leaders have driven small businesses out of Randolph,” Torres said. “One of the first things we can do to move Randolph forward is enact policies that support and attract businesses, and rebuild a vibrant local economy that brings people together. But first, we must commit to working collaboratively and building consensus. I know that any plan forward must have the community’s support, and reflect the different experiences, values and perspectives of the people who live here.”
Josie Scanlan
A partner at a major law firm representing small businesses and property owners, Josie Scanlan is consistently recognized by Best Lawyers as one of New Jersey’s top litigators. She is the founder of KINDeR, a non-profit providing inclusive activities for neurodivergent and disabled residents, including an inclusive playground at Freedom Park, a track team, a support group for over 400 families, a Halloween experience, and artworks classes.
Josie is a board member of Randolph PEACE, which promotes diversity and cultural initiatives; a volunteer with CASA–Court Appointed Special Advocate for youth in foster care in Morris and Sussex Counties; a leader on the Randolph Track Committee and a member of Randolph PRIDE. Josie also spearheaded a book drive for the Randolph Library that included over 200 donated children’s books about race, different cultures, LGBTQ+ members, and people with disabilities to promote awareness and acceptance
Randolph residents for 13 years, Josie and her husband have two school-aged children.
“Our young families who are investing in Randolph’s future deserve a voice in local affairs, and the services and programming reflective of a modern, desirable community,” Scanlan said. “For too long, too many residents have been left feeling unheard, unseen and undervalued. We need leadership with a clear plan to get us where we need to go, and with the energy and experience to tackle complex problems with innovative solutions.”
Sandy Fey
Sandy is a retired IT professional with 28 years experience in the insurance and consumer products industries, where she led the implementation of large-scale information systems across the globe, managed large project teams and controlled complex, multi-million dollar budgets. As a volunteer for the American Red Cross, Sandy led the Morris County Disaster Response team and the Red Cross Veterans Transportation Program, providing veterans with rides to VA facilities and medical appointments.
Sandy and her husband have lived in Randolph for 34 years, where they raised their two children.
“Having witnessed the growth and changes our town has undergone over the years, I understand the importance of thoughtful planning and proactive leadership, and what goes wrong in its absence,” Fey said. “We can meet our affordable housing requirements and future development challenges while also preserving our great outdoors, and perhaps most importantly, retain local control over our future. It requires vision and expertise, and the willingness to do the work.”
William Ball
William Ball is an award-winning visual effects technical director, editor, and media artist with over 25 years of experience executing and managing major film and television projects. He has a Master of Arts in Communication from Regent University. He was an elected board member of the New York chapter of the Visual Effects Society and contributed as an advisory board member at Westwood College. The father of four daughters attending Randolph public schools, William volunteers as a track and basketball coach. William has also been very active in his church throughout his life, leading a youth mentorship program on entrepreneurship, participating in choir and theater programs, and serving in youth and media ministry. Several years ago, William suffered a life-altering injury during a traffic accident, inspiring his commitment to pedestrian and street safety.
“Our residents are asking for safer, pedestrian friendly streets and neighborhoods where our children can bike and walk to school,” Ball said. “We need a local government that is not only committed to implementing these urgently needed traffic and safety improvements, but that has the professional experience to execute and manage complex infrastructure and development projects.”
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