Under Jim Cahill's leadership New Brunswick has become New Jersey's fastest growing urban center and a national leader in urban revitalization. * Cut crime in half, initiated DARE, GREAT, community policing and bike patrol programs * Built new schools, hospitals, homes and created over 5,000 new jobs for New Brunswick residents * Fiscally responsible, moving New Brunswick from highest to 4th lowest property taxes in Middlesex County GROWING NEW BRUNSWICK'S ECONOMY - Over 5,000 new JOBS for New Brunswick residents, with over 700 more coming soon - Lower unemployment rate than nation, state and region, lowest among NJ urban centers - Fastest growing urban center in New Jersey - Small business loan program for new and existing businesses - New businesses opening and construction underway all over New Brunswick SAVING TAXPAYERS' MONEY - Cut spending by over $2.1 million, helping to hold property taxes down in the wake of Governor Christie's $10.5 million reduction in state aid - 4th lowest property taxes in the County - Installing solar panels to save up to $13million in energy costs - Streamlined operations by reducing overtime, eliminating positions and increasing efficiency - Negotiated new recycling contract, saving $356,000 over next five years INVESTING IN NEIGHBORHOODS - Partnering with Unity Square, Civic League, Middlesex County and Rutgers to enhance Remsen Avenue, Livingston Avenue and Georges Road neighborhoods - Building and renovating 139 more affordable housing units this year alone - New off-campus housing for over 200 Rutgers students - Creating a 10-mile network of bike lanes citywide - "Stop, Think, Go Green" anti-litter campaign underway to raise awareness and enforcement of property maintenance laws KEEPING NEIGHBORHOODS SAFE - Advanced training helps New Brunswick police officers earn national TOP COPS award - Taking community outreach online with NBPDNJ.org and Nixel.com messaging service - More cops on bikes, over 90% now bike patrol certified - Partner with residents through Crime Watch, DARE, GREAT, and National Night Out