Candidate for Mayor
RON DIXON

The Milltown Republican Organization announced the names of their candidates seeking election for Mayor and Borough Council.
 
Ron Dixon is a retired law enforcement officer were he spent 30 years with the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office as a Lieutenant Investigator and 8 years as a police officer in Edison. Ron has worked in various investigative capacities with the United States Government while employed with the County Prosecutor’s Office. Ron was assigned to the US Justice Department Drug Enforcement Agency and worked with them for 15 years.  His assignments included, but were not limited to, narcotics, smuggling, gang violence, organized crime and firearms. In 1988 Ron was elected President of the National Drug Enforcement Officers Association, Inc. and there he served three terms.
 
Ron has served on council since 2009 and is currently the Chair for the Public Works department. Ron  previously Chaired the Environmental, Health & Social Services department and Parks & Recreation. Ron is an active member of the Milltown Municipal Alliance were he works to promote the D.A.R.E program.  Ron is a certified D.A.R.E. instructor and was the Middlesex County D.A.R.E. Coordinator for the 45 Middlesex County D.A.R.E officers. Ron has served as Post Commander for American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post 25 in Milltown from 2003 to present. His work at the American Legion has helped veterans and their families. Ron has four grown children and seven grandchildren.
 
When asked why he was running for mayor Ron responded as follows: I am running for Mayor in Milltown because I care deeply for this community and its small town feel. I don’t want to see those things which make us all so proud about our town lost. “Pride in Milltown” has to be more than a slogan. I have never been one to sit on the sidelines. I want to play an active role in meeting our town’s obligations to its residents and in solving our tough issues. As a military veteran, and through my 38 year career in law enforcement, I have dedicated my life to people and public service.  It’s what I believe in and what I know.
 
Being retired I am able to serve our residents on a full-time basis and am available virtually any time for resident questions, concerns or comments. I believe that hard work and dedication is the only way to succeed in life. I am not a career politician. I owe no one for my career advancements or my current position as Post Commander at the American Legion in Milltown.
 
I am well educated and strong in my convictions. I believe my integrity and my many life experiences are well suited to address the difficult financial problems and community needs facing our home town.  

Candidates for Borough Council
Jules Dekovics and Stacey Waters

Jules Dekovics, 44, is a lifelong resident of Milltown and resides on JF Kennedy Drive with his wife Loriann of 11 years, along with their three sons Matthew, Andrew and Jonathan.  He is a graduate of St. Peter’s High School in New Brunswick.  Jules is employed by Drexel Metals LLC based out of Ivyland, PA, serving as the Mid-Atlantic Regional Manager.

Jules has been heavily involved in the community throughout his life.  He has been an active member of the Milltown Fire Department for the past 26 years, where he served as Chief for 2009-2010.  He currently serves as the Vice-President of the Milltown Fire Department Inc. and the Vice-President of the Milltown Firemen’s Relief Association.  He is currently coaching in the Milltown Little League and has been for the past five years.  He also serves as a Mayor and Council appointee to Borough Committees including Milltown Zoning Board of Adjustments which he is currently serving as the Chairman.   Jules is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #7250 of Our Lady of Lourdes Church.

Stacey Waters is a lifelong Milltown resident.  She graduated from Spotswood High School and Rutgers University.  She just completed a certificate at Rutgers Center for Leadership Management.  Stacey currently works for the IEEE (world's largest professional organization) and has been there for over 14 years.  In her career she has been given a number of growth and opportunities, which has given her a wide range of responsibilities. Her current focus is project management and the support of global membership activities.

Stacey had been an active volunteer in Milltown, she has served as both treasurer and co-chair of the Revitalization Committee.  She was appointed  to the Historic Preservation Committee and the Board of Health. She has been an active volunteer with Milltown Historical Society and previously served as secretary.  Stacey is a member of Our Lady of Peace Church.  Stacey served on council for three years.  During her time on council she served as both Chair of Public Safety and Finance.
 
Ron, Jules and Stacey want to keep our residents safe, maintain the character of the borough, do what is best on Ford Avenue, and devise a plan addressing the tax issues affecting our town. They pledge to work for all of our residents.