Flemington, NJ – Richard Kuhrt, Raritan Township Committeeman. Platform of fiscal responsibility and open space preservation, Kuhrt believes that a balanced and un-biased committee is in the best interest of the township and its citizens.

"All of the members of the current township committee are Republicans, and as such they do not always represent all of our township's citizens" said Kuhrt. "A balanced committee that more accurately reflects the values and concerns of the residents will be more responsive and in touch with the community."

Mr. Kuhrt is a long-time resident of Raritan Township, having lived in the county for over 17 years. An active member of the community, Mr. Kuhrt coaches both basketball and soccer, and is an elder at the Three Bridges Reformed Church. Working with the township's youth and their parents gives Richard a unique perspective on the issues that matter to the residents of Raritan Township.

"If you want to know what the community is thinking or feeling, come to the youth sports games and listen" said Kuhrt. "Parents and grandparents are not shy about expressing their concerns about taxes and sprawl. Their good ideas have been ignored for too long. I want to change that."

Richard believes that reducing sprawl through open space preservation is crucial to preserving our quality of life in Raritan Township. In addition, Kuhrt feels that careful review of the Township Budget can identify wasteful spending and in turn reduce taxes.

A graduate of Hope College and Seton Hall Law School, Richard has a law practice in Flemington and is a member of both the NJ BAR and the Hunterdon BAR. Richard lives with his wife Karen in Raritan Township. Karen has been a registered nurse for 22 years and over that time has enjoyed teaching nursery school and swimming to community children. They have 3 children, David, Gregory, and Nate.