Collingswood Forward 
FRAMEwork

Together with the community, we will use the following FRAMEwork to bring Collingswood Forward:

F - Fiscal Transparency

• Keep Collingswood accessible for families, young people, and older adults alike.

• Reexamine the role and use of PILOTs in the borough.

• Meet affordable housing obligations from both the needs of the community and requirements from the state.

R - Recreation & Resources

• Reevaluate spending allotment borough-wide and reallocate funding where possible.

• Examine Borough recreation survey results to lay out an implementation timeline using the community's input.

• Consider savings from potential shared service opportunities.

A - Accountability & Access

• Increase transparency on policies to build trust in local government.

• Invite increased civic participation and authentic dialogue between the Commissioners and community.

• Collaborate with county and regional mayors, housing partners, and other stakeholders to tap into additional resources to help keep Collingswood a highly sought after place to live.

M - Modernize & Maintain

• Modernize and streamline processes to automate water/sewer billing and payment, pet licenses, pool tags, summer camp signup, and similar borough business.

• Increase participation with the small business community in town.

• Prioritize road safety, including enforcement at notable intersections, traffic calming efforts, signage, and pedestrian and bicycle safety.

E - Education

• Maintain a clear line of communication between Borough Hall and the school district.

• Work collaboratively with the school district to address immediate and long-term facilities needs.

• Strategize long term, tax-neutral solutions to systemic budgetary constraints.

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