SKYLER D. COHEN

DEMOCRAT FOR MAYOR OF CRESSKILL (2025)

Better Spending. Better Schools. Better Cresskill.

THANK YOU, CRESSKILL

"While we didn't win the Democratic primary, our campaign demonstrated that Cresskill residents care deeply about better spending, better education, and building a better community together."

I thank everyone who supported our vision for Cresskill's future during the Democratic primary campaign. Though we didn't secure the nomination, I'm proud of the campaign we ran and the conversations we started about fiscal responsibility, educational excellence, and community-driven solutions.

I congratulate Leslie Kaplan on winning the Democratic nomination and wish him success in the general election. I hope the ideas we brought to this primary will continue to be part of the platform for both parties moving forward. I remain committed to Cresskill and look forward to continuing to serve our town in other ways.

The ideas we discussed - from flood mitigation to school improvements to efficient government - remain important for Cresskill's future. I hope our campaign contributed to the ongoing dialogue about how we can build the best possible community for all residents.

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Thank you, Cresskill

MY PRIORITIES FOR CRESSKILL

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE

Elevate our schools through strategic action and community involvement
Expand in-house advanced courses and develop focused academic pathways
Boost college prep support and ensure facility upgrades deliver maximum value
Full Education Plan

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY

Lower taxes through efficiency and volunteerism
Boost investment income and review municipal fees
Conduct department spending reviews and control employee benefit costs
Full Fiscal Plan

INFRASTRUCTURE & SAFETY

Develop a comprehensive infrastructure master plan
Redesign traffic patterns near schools and downtown
Launch a digital reporting system for infrastructure issues
Full Infrastructure Plan

COMMUNITY WELL-BEING

Combat substance abuse through education and community action
Connect residents to resources and leverage volunteers
Launch 'Connecting Cresskill' initiative to bridge community divisions
Full Community Plan

THE DATA-DRIVEN, COMMUNITY-POWERED DIFFERENCE

As a software engineer and lifelong resident, I'll bring a unique approach to Cresskill government:

TRANSPARENCY

Monthly virtual town halls for continuous resident feedback
Transparent digital dashboard showing progress on initiatives
Regular performance reports demonstrating return on taxpayer investment

COMMUNITY EXPERTISE

Create citizen oversight committees with real authority
Leverage volunteer expertise instead of expensive consultants
Build consensus through fact-based discussions and shared goals

"Cresskill can be the best community in Bergen County. We achieve this through fiscal discipline, leveraging our greatest asset – our residents – and making strategic, evidence-based improvements, especially in our schools."

- Skyler D. Cohen