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SALEM DESERVES CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLE
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES

VOTE YES for a Better Future 
 
VOTE YES for a Healthier Community
 
VOTE YES for the Salem Water and Sewer Sale 

 BENEFITS TO THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS 

INVESTMENT IN SALEM 
$18 million payment to City to pay off utility debt and a portion of municipal debt
Over $50 million investment in water and sewer infrastructure the first 10 years of ownership 

CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLE WATER AND SEWER SERVICE   
IMMEDIATELY BEGIN construction andinstallation of a permanent treatment system to address the PFNA in the water
supply
Repairs and upgrades to Sewer Treatment Plant
Replacement of lead service lines
Rehabilitate the Elkinton Dam  
Replacement of water meters
Upgrade pump stations and wells

SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM RATE STABILITY   
2 year rate freeze followed by 3% increases in years 3-5
Rates regulated by New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
Ability to spread costs over large statewide customer base 

COMMUNITY SUPPORT 
Financial assistance program for qualifying customers
Donations to and volunteering with local organizations
Annual grant programs available to New Jersey American Water service communities

 
CUSTOMER FOCUS 
Consolidated monthly water and sewer billing​
Self-service website, online payment​
M-F. 7 am - 7pm customer service
24/7 customer service for emergencies ​

ENDORSEMENTS

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WATER COMPANIES (NAWC)

NEW JERSEY UTILITIES ASSOCIATION (NJUA)

TRUTH FROM THE TAP (TFTT)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE NEW JERSEY STATE CONFERENCE (NAACPNJ)

AFRICAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW JERSEY (AACCNJ)

NEW JERSEY ENERGY COALITION (NJEC)

NEW JERSEY STATE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (NJCC)

CUSTOMER AND CAMPAIGN SUCCESS STORIES
 

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

REFERENDUM FACT SHEET

Referendum Frequently Asked Questions

H20: CUSTOMER BILL PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

PFAS/PFNA FACT SHEET

Water UP! Workforce Development Program

Community Impact Report

SEWER RATES

WATER RATES

VOTER RESOURCESYour vote is important, and we want to make sure you have every opportunity to take part in the election.

 
 Important 2023 Election Dates 
 October 17 Voter Registration Deadline - Registration Form
 October 31 VBM Request Deadline - Vote by Mail Form
 October 28 - November 5 Early Vote Timeframe
 November 7 Election Day
 
 

 
 Public Information Sessions 
 Public Information Session #1
 September 21, 2023 (6PM)
 Hosted by St. John’s Pentecostal Outreach
 22 New Market St, Salem, NJ 08079
 
 Public Information Session #2
 October 10, 2023 (6PM)
 Held at Stand Up for Salem
 219 E Broadway, Salem, NJ 08079
 

 
 Public Engagement Events 
September 14 Back to School Night [Elementary] 5:30PM
 September 20 Back to School Night [High School] 6PM
September 24 Mt. Zion Baptist Church [mtg with congregation] 10AM
 September 25 NAACP Salem Co. Chapter @ Mt. Zion Baptist Church [Chapter Meeting] 6:30PM
 October 3 Coalition for a Safe Community [Salem Clean Up] 9AM
 October 7 Salem High School Home Football Game with H20 Van 12PM
 October 30 Trunk or Treat at Walnut Street Field
 
 

 
HEAR FROM YOUR NEIGHBORS

“This vote is about more than just water and sewer. It is about whether Salem City will move forward, or if it will remain the same. A ‘Yes’ vote to sell is the most important vote you will cast in your lifetime.” 

Jody Veler
Mayor, Salem City

 
SALEM DESERVES CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLE
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES

Questions?

 
Email: info@safewatersalem.com

SALEM DESERVES CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLE
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES

BENEFITS TO THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS

ENDORSEMENTS

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

VOTER RESOURCES

Important 2023 Election Dates

Public Information Sessions

Public Engagement Events

“This vote is about more than just water and sewer. It is about whether Salem City will move forward, or if it will remain the same. A ‘Yes’ vote to sell is the most important vote you will cast in your lifetime.”

Jody Veler
Mayor, Salem City

“For decades, we have witnessed investments moving out of Salem City. I support the sale of the water and sewer system to because it is an investment back into Salem City. A ‘Yes’ vote to sell the water and sewer may not solve all our problems, but it is a big step forward.”

Earl Gage
Council President, Salem City

“The City just cannot afford to run the system any longer. It’s best for the community to sell the water and sewer system and let the professional do what they do best – just like our gas and electric.”

Ceil Smith
Councilwoman, Salem City

“New Jersey American Water will invest a total $68 million into our City to pay off our utility debt and invest in improvements to the water and sewer systems that the City just can’t afford to do on its own. Voting Yes just makes sense.”

Charlie Hassler
Former City Councilman and County Commissioner

“Selling the water and sewer systems to New Jersey American Water frees up resources to address other community priorities and ensures we no longer need to worry about our water system working or not.”

Sonita Johnson, MBA
Pastor, St. John's Penacostal Outreach Church

“My family and friends don’t feel safe with the current water situation. If you want change, please vote ‘Yes’ on November 7th for clean, safe, reliable water. We as a City need to be heard.”

Quran Adams, Resident

Secoya Jackson, City Resident

“Voting Yes to sell the water and sewer just makes sense. My family gets water we can trust. No more buying bottles and we get a five-year deal to keep water and sewer rates stable.”

Angela Litwin, Resident

“It’s simple – Salem City families need a break. With all the other problems in town, we should at least be able to trust and use water from our tap. I’m voting Yes on the referendum on November 7th.”

Clinton Frame, Resident

“I'm voting ‘Yes’ not just for me and my wife, but for my grandkids so they grow up healthy and confident in the water they drink."

James West, Resident

"Everything that we cook - from Spanish rice to our famous chicken soup - we use filtered water to keep my customers safe. We support voting Yes on the water and sewer sale because we want to be able to use clean water from the tap to make our food.”

Carol & Nelson Nieves
Owners, El Paradar Boricua Restaurant

“Having higher quality water at stable rates instead of paying significantly more for lower quality water is great news! Couple that with the fact that New Jersey American Water is offering jobs to our City water & sewer workers – it's a win-win for our city.”

Brittany Smith
Owner, Nellie's Food Lounge

Email: info@safewatersalem.com

SALEM DESERVES CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLEWATER AND SEWER SERVICES

BENEFITS TO THE CITY AND ITS RESIDENTS

ENDORSEMENTS

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

VOTER RESOURCES

Important 2023 Election Dates

Public Information Sessions

Public Engagement Events

“This vote is about more than just water and sewer. It is about whether Salem City will move forward, or if it will remain the same. A ‘Yes’ vote to sell is the most important vote you will cast in your lifetime.”

Jody VelerMayor, Salem City

“For decades, we have witnessed investments moving out of Salem City. I support the sale of the water and sewer system to because it is an investment back into Salem City. A ‘Yes’ vote to sell the water and sewer may not solve all our problems, but it is a big step forward.”

“The City just cannot afford to run the system any longer. It’s best for the community to sell the water and sewer system and let the professional do what they do best – just like our gas and electric.”

“New Jersey American Water will invest a total $68 million into our City to pay off our utility debt and invest in improvements to the water and sewer systems that the City just can’t afford to do on its own. Voting Yes just makes sense.”

“Selling the water and sewer systems to New Jersey American Water frees up resources to address other community priorities and ensures we no longer need to worry about our water system working or not.”

“My family and friends don’t feel safe with the current water situation. If you want change, please vote ‘Yes’ on November 7th for clean, safe, reliable water. We as a City need to be heard.”

“Voting Yes to sell the water and sewer just makes sense. My family gets water we can trust. No more buying bottles and we get a five-year deal to keep water and sewer rates stable.”

“It’s simple – Salem City families need a break. With all the other problems in town, we should at least be able to trust and use water from our tap. I’m voting Yes on the referendum on November 7th.”

“I'm voting ‘Yes’ not just for me and my wife, but for my grandkids so they grow up healthy and confident in the water they drink."

"Everything that we cook - from Spanish rice to our famous chicken soup - we use filtered water to keep my customers safe. We support voting Yes on the water and sewer sale because we want to be able to use clean water from the tap to make our food.”

“Having higher quality water at stable rates instead of paying significantly more for lower quality water is great news! Couple that with the fact that New Jersey American Water is offering jobs to our City water & sewer workers – it's a win-win for our city.”

Email: info@safewatersalem.com

SALEM DESERVES CLEAN, SAFE, RELIABLE
WATER AND SEWER SERVICES

Jody Veler
Mayor, Salem City