You’d think that for someone who’s spent a career in agriculture, they’d have a well-grounded position on which to run for the Delaware Township Municipal Committee.

 

Peter McCrohan does. It's based on the respect and reality of the land he has as a farmer, coupled with a community-based vision for Delaware Township’s future that creates opportunity from its natural character.

 

“Delaware Township is perfect for agriculture,” said Peter. “There’s great soil, a long growing season and nearby markets. I fully believe there’s a golden opportunity to encourage young farmers to set up shop here and be successful, at the same time they help maintain the rural nature of the township. It’s one way we can address the near universal sentiment across the township that preserving Delaware’s open space and environment is the top concern.”

 

As a farmer whose living depends on many factors he can’t control, he knows first hand the necessity of being fiscally conservative, saying he does a ‘cost-benefit’ analysis on every purchase he needs to make. In addition, the importance of a long-range plan capable of accommodating unexpected contingencies cannot be underestimated. In Delaware Township, this translates to practical opportunities for more efficient use of taxpayer dollars that reduce the burden on township resources, increase safety and the lifespan of investments that are made in the community.  

 

He also hears from township residents that there’s a desire to know more about the business of the township, more transparency with agendas and minutes.

 

“Not everyone can make the monthly committee meetings, but  people still want to  know what’s going on and have the opportunity to provide input,” said Peter. “When I see the broad range of knowledge, skills and abilities we have among our residents, I think we can all benefit by encouraging more openness and discussion than currently exists.”

 

Peter holds a Bachelor’s in Horticulture from Cook College at Rutgers, and has authored several professional papers and articles on various aspects of horticulture, in addition to receiving the Norman F. Childers Award in Pomology from Rutgers. He was a member and chairperson of the Murrieta California Planning Commission, a member of the Murrieta Citizen’s Planning Committee and on the Board of Directors of the Elsinore-Murrieta-Anza Resource Conservation District. Peter was recognized as Volunteer of the Year by the Santa Cruz County Human Society.