Councilman @ClintonNJ. Running for Mayor. Fmr. Candidate for Assembly LD16. Husband. Dad. Small Business Owner.
Clinton, NJ
Joined March 2011
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“Voters have had enough of the extremes. They want common sense, cooperation, and leaders who understand what everyday families are going through,” Traphagen said.
“Because there’s no Republican sidewalk or Democratic playground. There’s no partisan way to fill a pothole or answer an emergency call. There’s just the work of making Clinton a better place to live, together,” Traphagen said.
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𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫.
It's a simple word, but it means 𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 to me.
Because over my years on Council, I've had the privilege of working alongside people who don't always vote the same way I do.
But at the end of the day, I've always been able to find common ground, and get to work for the people of Clinton.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕'𝒔 𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑰 𝒃𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑾𝒂𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒃𝒊𝒕 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎.
We don't need to agree on every issue to respect one another.
And we certainly don't need to bring the division we see on television every night into our town.
Because there's no Republican sidewalk or Democratic playground. There's no partisan way to fill a pothole or answer an emergency call. There's just the work of making Clinton a better place to live, together.
That's the kind of leadership I've brought to Town Council. And that's the kind of Mayor I'll be.
A Mayor for every neighborhood, every generation, and every resident.
A Mayor who understands that our town's greatest strength has never been a political party or a single elected official.
It's always been the people who call Clinton home.
𝐈'𝐦 𝐢𝐧 - 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤!
I’m honored to be included on this list of potential leaders to replace what will soon become a vacant seat on the Board of County Commissioners.
Congratulations to Commissioner Lanza on his nomination to the Court - a position he has well earned and will represent Hunterdon with distinguished service.
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Yesterday evening, I had the honor of swearing in Councilman Ross Traphagen for this third three-year term serving the Town of Clinton. Ross's deep commitment to investing in his hometown and serving the Clinton community speaks volumes, and I wish him continued success in this next term.
“Republican Ross Traphagen will seek re-election to a third term on the Clinton Town Council this year, ending speculation that he’ll seek a rematch of his 2023 campaign for the State Assembly.”
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It was an honor to run for the Assembly in the 16th District in 2023, and I appreciate all those who have reached out over recent weeks.
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I am excited to kick-off 2025 with a special announcement: I am running for re-election to a third term on the Clinton Town Council!
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I promise to continue to work with anyone and everyone who wants to keep making Clinton a great place to live. It’s what makes this place so special, it doesn’t matter your party label, how old or young you are, or how long you’ve lived here –
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I'm honored for the second year in a row to have been included on @INSIDER__NJ's 2023 "100 Millennials List,” which highlights millennial leaders in New Jersey politics.
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It has been one of the greatest honors of my life to be a candidate for the State Assembly in the 16th legislative district.
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NFIB supports candidates who support #smallbiz, and today the NFIB NJ PAC is proud to announce its endorsement of Ross Traphagen for state Assembly. In Trenton, Ross will support & advocate for issues important to small businesses across New Jersey.
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Democrats trying to hang on to their slate in battleground LD-16 see Republican Ross Traphagen threatening to snipe an Assembly seat in the Nov. 7th election. go.shr.lc/46SzWge
My wife and I are expecting our first baby early next year. I'm running for Assembly in #LD16 to ensure my daughter can enjoy a bright future here in New Jersey.
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I take great pride in being endorsed by the New JOBS PAC and NFIB. As a small business owner myself, I know that small business is the backbone of both our state’s culture and economy. insidernj.com/press-release/…
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But, as I have heard from constituents, colleagues, and friends across the 16th Legislative District, the challenges small businesses face on a daily basis are one of the many reasons residents leave our great state.
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It is the Assemblyman’s right to run for re-election, but I don’t think anyone would fault him if he just quietly walked away from this job. pappastraphagenzhangld16.com…