TRENTON, N.J. — Mercer County Executive Brian M. Hughes administered the oath of office to five community members to serve on Mercer County’s boards and commissions.
Sworn in were Jayson Maksymovich of Hopewell, Mercer County Vo-Tech Board; Robert Jackson of Princeton, Mercer County Disabilities Advisory Council; Dawn Oller of Robbinsville, Mercer County Library Commission; Eleanor V. Horne of West Windsor, Mercer County Park Commission; and Andrew Koontz of Princeton, Mercer County Park Commission.
“The members of our boards and commissions are taken seriously, and we value your input and experience,” Mr. Hughes said to the new members. “I can’t think of a better group of individuals to serve, and I know you will be dedicated to helping improve the lives of the people of Mercer County.”
Mr. Maksymovich is training director for IBEW Local 269 JATC.
Mr. Jackson works at the N.J. Department of Human Services where he assists people with disabilities to obtain services.
Ms. Oller is a volunteer with the Robbinsville Library Advisory Committee and an avid reader, along with homeschooling her daughter.
Ms. Horne is retired from Educational Testing Services and is the founder and former co-president of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail, along with membership on countless boards and committees.
Mr. Koontz is an educator, teacher, film maker and film editor. He also is a former County Commissioner, Princeton Borough Council Member, a longtime member and now chair of the Princeton Parks and Recreation Commission and founder of Princeton Parks Alliance.
Mercer County’s boards and commissions, made up of citizen volunteers, advise the Hughes Administration on a wide range of policy issues and functions, including parks, planning, culture and heritage, and more. Most boards and commissions meet monthly to discuss various projects, events, programs and other pertinent issues. To be considered for a seat on a Mercer County Board or Commission, please go to https://www.mercercounty.org/boards-commissions or click the LEARN MORE button.