Don has done a really fine job over the last few years. We are in good hands with Don, and you could not ask for a better person for the job.

Very insightful & thoughtful responses. Mayor Brauckmann has served us very well. He represents the best of Cinnaminson.

Mayor, exactly how can you justify spending $200,000 to our tax appraiser just to make up a $300,000 shortfall?
How do you justify property taxes in Cinnaminson have nearly tripled since 2003? That is far higher than the rate of inflation. The Philadelphia inquirer reported that in the last five years home values have dropped more in Cinnaminson than any other Burlington County community after Willingboro. People are avoiding homes in Cinnaminson because of our high property taxes. So exactly what expenses will you cut to help make Cinnaminson more affordable?
What is going on with the Devon Road Bridge? Has construction stopped so Cinnaminson can justify exceeding republican Governor Chris Christie’s 2% tax cap?
By the way, I am going to ignore attacks made by the many Cinnaminson employees who post here. Their interest to get as much tax money as they can from the good residents of Cinnaminson. Just remember the scandals at the CSA and cargate.

You also might want to look into the huge wages payed the public work employee's it will blow your mind.Cops doubleing there wages with overtime.It's all on the cinnaminson web page all you have to do is dig a little bit.

It's certainly easy to come up with "insightful" responses when you're asked to answer the questions from home and submit them via email to the Patch. Howevern, the responses given were not "insightful" or "thoughtful" they were obvious. The Route 130 corridor through Cinnaminson continues to crumble. I'm thrilled that the Triboro lot is going be deveolped in theory, but how long will that take? We still can't manage to open up a 7-11, knock down the abandoned gas station near Bottom Dollar or Barones Garage, or fill the enormous number of empty store fronts in ALL shopping centers in Cinnaminson. These are issues that I know have been discussed and reported on, yet nothing is ever resolved. There are great things about this town and that's why these ongoing problems baffle me so much. Clearly the issues surrounding commericial development have an impact on our private properties and in turn property values and tax concerns. At a time when surrounding towns continue to develop, I'm afraid Cinnaminson is sitting stagnant.

If you are going to leave a negative response, please learn to spell and punctuate properly. Not only does it show your lack of precision, but it takes away from the point you are trying to make. Stephen, it is, "doubling" not "doubleing" and 'their" not "there". Ric, it is Republican Governor, Chris Christie. These oversights make our education system look bad, try complaining about that.

For the past 25 years, Cinnaminson has made a huge turn around. Growing up, many of the buildings and shopping centers went out of business and remained empty along the Rt 130 strip and many small motels flourished with undesirable people. Not what we wanted to see. More recently than not, the township has cleaned up many areas, rebuilt, added facilities for our kids and brought in new businesses. Growing up, all the kids and parents always made it known that they lived in "Cinnaminson." The residents always bragged about being a "premier" community and most residents realize that taxes are going to be higher because of the reputation, demographics, services and school district. Most residents like myself, have moved back here with my family knowing what to expect..." A Premier Community." It seems to me, that Mayor Brauckmann has been involved with the community and has given back to the community more than most of his prestigious predecessors. Give the man a break and realize that under the current economic conditions and cut-backs, he seems to be doing a great job. Criticizing others is easy when you are looking from outside the window. If I am wrong, correct me, but the mayor changes every year in our town, I don't remember the past mayors being as involved as Mayor Brauckmann. One thing for sure is they were not relatable to the young families and their struggles. Mayor Brauckmann seems to be as genuine in his writing as he is in person. Keep up the good work!!

It is a shame that no other individual would run against this person (but then again who would want to work with the other members of this township Committee). I hear all these "great" things the Mayor has done? Did anyone attend the 911 ceremony at Wood Park? What a speech made by Don it was...ME, ME, ME, sickening I have heard this from several others. The sledding Hill WASTE, the toilet/shed at Wood Park, the disservice he did to the Police Dept. the past year. And of course how can we all forget Cargate. I don't really see the need to continue on with these accomplishments, as he is just doing what he is told. Lately, he has grown a little spine, so in that sense a job well done.

@Ric, does not matter who is in power, once there all things change for the worse, one can only hope for change but some changes are hard to swallow....we can always hope....enjoy the day, get ready for round two, another storm is coming wed....

Don, thank you for all you do and for putting the tax payers first before, special interest, friendships, or some of your old cop buddies. I know it’s not always easy and you take some shots from one or two of them but you always do what’s right and the majority of town knows it. Keep up the good work!

Vote Column 2 tomorrow. The candidate above looks pretty impressive as does the GOP ticket top to bottom. If you are happy with the direction your town is moving and from what I have seen most are, stay the course. If you’re not, you should have “manned up” and ran for office!

On the national level, are you better off than you were four years ago? Most would say NO! It’s time for a real change and a real recovery. Vote for Romney tomorrow.

I am confused. You ask if I am better off than I was four years ago. When I say no because of high property taxes, you want me to vote for the same Cinnaminson republicans that gave me those high property taxes. What am I missing?

Putting the tax payers first, really, do not think so, all I read about is that the county has decreased taxes and it seems that ours always goes up....Just a thought, how can the assessed value of a home be at 277,000 and taxed on that amount when the market value of the house is only 235,000 from an appraiser...that means we are over paying our taxes based on the assessed value....this must be the new math, and I guess everyone needs glasses, how can a item like a charger be overlooked and not caught before its purchased....again, does not look good have a good day and vote tomorrow ok...

Cargate,,,enough said!

Benghazi Gate? Vote of Romney!

There is no money to be made in local politics, except perhaps those that line their pockets illegally. Although that is a possibility in Cinnaminson, more likely our leaders are in it for other reasons. Mr. Brauckmann is in it for a future in higher political office, one that comes with a big comfortable paycheck, benefits, and another pension. He is a self serving, "do as I say, not as I do" politician. The last time I saw his personal vehicle, it still did not even have a front license plate. You or I would not be able to do that. Every part of his Bio could be picked apart. For example, "we spend every dollar as if it were our own"? Wow, that's not something I'd be proud of Mr. Brauckman. Have you checked your portfolio lately? You've spent money you haven't even borrowed yet. While he works comfortably in Moorestown, with a full complement of Police Officers, say 38?, he has helped decimate Cinnaminson PD down to 23 Officers. Another is retiring next month, and they have no plans of replacing him. Overtime this year is already double that of years back, with no end in sight. "I have devoted much time in recruiting and hiring a top notch CFO, administrator, and Public Safety Director"?? I, I, I, we hear a lot of that from Mr. Brauckmann. "Recruited"?? I thought those were open positions for all to apply? The truth comes out eventually folks. I'm voting for "Anyone But" as a write in. Join me!

mr. brauckmann. thank you for all you do. you have helped me and answered my questions more than a few times and i am very grateful. god bless you and all those like you. you have earned my support.

I have to chuckle at your #3, yes our Nation is in a HUGE recession right now. However by having the National Sales Representative for Seabox as your running mate I can clearly see the pieces of the puzzle fitting nicely together. I remember hearing Seabox was one of several reassessments (Riverton Country Club, The Merion) which help put Cinnaminson in this terrible tax predicament. Recruiting the CFO & SPD I guess this went hand in hand.
@ Vote for Romney he's got my vote! In Cinnaminson I think I will write in Buggs Bunny, I feel that's a better choice here for us in Looney Town!

DON'T VOTE FOR BUGGS VOTE FOR ELMER FUDD!

Looks like the ghost of Cinnedepressants Past has come to pay us all a visit this Halloween night. Very reminiscent of last year with the personal attacks from those one or two with axes to grind. Very obvious to anyone paying attention who holds this much hatred in their hearts to create all these screen names. You people are Very Sad!

You sound as pathetic if not more...SJF?
I think Mr Brauckman's reputation speaks for itself. You either like him or you hate him. Someone on here mentioned instead of squandering money away on campaign signs they could have donated the money but couldn't think where? Are you serious with the holidays approaching and so many needy families in our community.

I find it hard to donate to a cause (Hurricane Sandy) when it did not occur yet. The campaign signs have been out for weeks. Sarcasm or stupidity?

No need to go and get nasty, I was trying to understand your reasoning. You have a nice night as well Paula!

"Seth" always knew you'd finally post something. You got me....its fun on here you have to admit:)

Vote for Romney! Write in for Brauckmann! Yes!

Just voted Column 2 all the way. They all have earned my support!