I'm Tammy Williams, and I'm running for Mayor because I believe in the West Orange Advantage.
What is the West Orange Advantage?
It's our people. Our diversity. Our neighborhoods and parks. Our businesses. Our schools. Our location. And the incredible potential of a downtown that can become so much more.
West Orange already has the ingredients to thrive. Now we need leadership with a plan to protect what we have, strengthen what needs attention, promote our community, and expand opportunity.
We WILL Protect the Advantage.
Every resident deserves a Township that spends their tax dollars wisely. We WILL lead with fiscal responsibility, invest in our police, fire, EMS and public safety professionals, strengthen emergency preparedness, protect reliable Township services, and expand partnerships that support mental health and community safety.
We WILL Strengthen the Advantage.
Government works best when residents are informed, included and heard. We WILL prioritize transparency and community engagement, create opportunities for young people to participate in government, appoint qualified residents to our boards and commissions, and strengthen services for seniors, families and our uniquely gifted residents.
We WILL Promote the Advantage.
A stronger local economy benefits every neighborhood and helps strengthen our tax base. We WILL support small businesses, revitalize our downtown and business districts, attract responsible economic development, promote tourism, arts and culture, and create community experiences that make West Orange a destination.
And we WILL Expand the Advantage.
Because investing in people, places and programs today creates opportunity for tomorrow.
We WILL expand economic opportunity, recreation and youth programming, senior services and grant funding. We WILL work toward more occupied storefronts, a more efficient planning and development process, and stronger partnerships with residents, businesses, our schools, and county and state partners.
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West Orange has tremendous strengths.
Now it's time to turn those strengths into results.
Protect the Advantage.
Strengthen the Advantage.
Promote the Advantage.
Expand the Advantage.
That's my plan.
That's our future.
Small businesses are the heart of West Orange, and investing in them means investing in our community’s future. We must create an environment where local entrepreneurs can open and grow with less red tape. By streamlining our zoning and planning application process, we can make it faster, fairer, and more transparent for business owners. Supporting our small businesses strengthens our local economy, keeps jobs in town, and makes West Orange a destination for residents and visitors alike
I believe West Orange can grow without losing what makes us home. Smart development means attracting the right businesses, revitalizing underused properties, and creating housing that meets the needs of families, seniors, and young professionals. By planning carefully and protecting our suburban character, we can expand our tax base, reduce the burden on residents, and ensure our neighborhoods remain vibrant, safe, and welcoming for generations to come
A healthy community is a strong community. I am committed to continuing our investment in mental health resources so every resident—regardless of age or background—has access to the support they need. From expanding partnerships with local providers to bringing wellness programs into our schools and neighborhoods, we must treat mental health with the same urgency as physical health. Together, we can break stigma, save lives, and make West Orange a place where everyone can thrive.
For me, fiscal responsibility is about protecting the advantage we have built here in our community. We need to stop budgeting from pothole to pothole and instead focus on a real, multi-year infrastructure plan. Every financial decision I make on your behalf will be guided by fairness and absolute transparency. I will always pursue every available state and county dollar before we even think about raising local taxes. This isn't just a promise; it's what I've always done. I have a proven record of doing the hard work to protect your wallet, like when I helped cut a projected 16.2% tax hike down to just 5%. I am ready to bring that same discipline and care to our local budget.
Have questions or suggestions? I would love to hear from you!
Campaign Headquarters
916 Silver Spur Rd, Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274