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| Affiliation | Republican |
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| Name | Gwyn Parris-Atwell |
| Address | Alloway
Salem County, New Jersey , United States |
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Oct 04, 2024 10:07am |
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| Info | Republican freeholder candidate Gwyn Parris-Atwell said Salem County is a great place to live, and her goal, if elected, is to keep it that way.
“The community has always been there for me,” said Parris-Atwell. “It’s time to start giving back to the county which has given to me all my life.”
Though she is a newcomer to politics, Parris-Atwell is no stranger to giving back to her community. She has served as both a former volunteer EMS and firefighter.
She also is a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserves and has worked at both The Memorial Hospital of Salem County and with South Jersey Healthcare as a nurse.
“I’m a mentor and I believe you can lead from the trenches,” said Parris-Atwell. “Taking care of our young people is important.”
Parris-Atwell, 50, of Alloway Township, and her Republican running mates, incumbent Freeholder Dale Cross and Bob Vanderslice, are vying to win the three open seats on the freeholder board.
They will be facing incumbent Democrat Freeholder Bruce Bobbitt and his running mates, Michael Burke and John Hall.
They will also face independent candidates Ken James, Edmund Spinelli Sr., and Kasey Carmer on the ballot.
Incumbent Democrat Freeholder David Lindenmuth is not running for re-election.
Parris-Atwell said she is used to working in diverse groups and if elected to the freeholder board she said her leadership qualities will help bring the group closer together.
“I don’t think it’s about being a Republican and Democrat or Independent,” said Parris-Atwell. “It’s about who you are and what you stand for.”
Parris-Atwell said she stands for integrity and wants to promote public safety.
“Public safety is important to me,” said Parris-Atwell. “Especially with the rush of storms we have had recently.”
Parris-Atwell said the best way to be prepared is by planning.
“My philosophy is to plan, plan, plan,” said Parris-Atwell. “Both long- and short-term strategic planning.”
She said this is especially important when the freeholders are drawing up a new county budget.
“You have to be able to look ahead,” said Parris-Atwell. “What is mandated, the needs, and then the wants.”
With a history of working alongside many of the local and county first responders, Parris-Atwell said she would be able to give assistance into the implementation of three new communication towers throughout the county.
“All involved parties need to be brought to the table,” said Parris-Atwell. “But someone has to be the leader to facilitate discussion so an educated decision can be made.”
Parris-Atwell said she has been EMS in Salem City and other parts of the county where often times you can lose radio communication.
“It’s a scary situation when you need help and people can’t hear you,” said Parris-Atwell. “Public safety is paramount.”
As a nurse, she said she was troubled about what she called mismanagement at the Salem County Nursing Home over the past few years.
“Those are our residents they deserved better then that,” said Parris-Atwell. “You don’t want to blame, but the problems stem from a lack of oversight.”
Parris-Atwell said government shouldn’t be in the healthcare management business.
On the economic development front, Parris-Atwell said Salem County has a future in agritourism.
“People love to get out into the country-side and the more people we bring into the county the more it will stimulate business for our farmers and small business owners,” she said.
Parris-Atwell said the county has tons of untapped potential for growth, whether its shopping centers in Pennsville, getting the rail line operating again to attract business, or developing riverfront property.
“We have so much history and room for growth here,” said Parris-Atwell. “Salem County is truly a great place to live.”
Parris-Atwell said she looks forward to earning the respect of the people here and though she has never served in a public office her goal is to always make the most educated decision for this county.
“I will do my homework and thoroughly review all the information before making a decision,” said Parris-Atwell. “Because more often than not, if you listen to what people say you will find the answer.”
Parris-Atwell is a graduate of Salem High School and honors graduate of the Salem County Vocational-Technical School, she earned a master’s science in nursing degree from Wilmington University.
She and her husband, Douglas, have one son.
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