When public officials support Borough-funded improvements in areas where they may own property, transparency is essential. If a Borough commissioner owns property along NJ Avenue and she supports improvements that could potentially benefit that property, residents have every right to ask questions about transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and how these decisions are made. This is not an accusation of wrongdoing. It’s about accountability and ensuring that applicable ethics rules are followed and public decisions are made in the best interests of Borough taxpayers.