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Rachel Green
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Quick Summary
Rachel Green is running for Millville City Commissioner on a platform emphasizing community engagement, public safety, economic growth, and education. Drawing on decades of leadership in education, social justice advocacy, and organizational management, she frames her campaign around grassroots involvement and transparent governance. Her agenda—adapted from her campaign’s “Opportunities” section—focuses on beautifying public spaces, fostering safer neighborhoods through community-based policing, improving access to social and economic resources, revitalizing Millville’s economy, and expanding career and technical education for students. While her campaign messaging highlights strong values of inclusivity and collaboration, it leaves some ambiguity about whether these priorities are immediate community opportunities for involvement or future policy initiatives she intends to advance if elected.This election is on November 4th, 2025
Videos
“The Race to Millville City Commission” — JT Burks Interview with Rachel Green (2025)
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Candidate Rachel Green introduces herself as a mother, wife, “GG,” and longtime community volunteer with a Bachelor’s in Business Management and a Master’s in Public Administration. A former school board president in Gloucester County, she frames her campaign around accessibility, listening, and putting residents over special interests.
Green embraces being “the new girl” in Millville, arguing that tenure hasn’t delivered results and fresh leadership can. Her platform centers on stronger South Jersey advocacy—collaborating with nearby mayors, pressing Trenton for attention and resources—and practical local priorities: reliable transportation so residents can reach jobs, top-notch schools with fully supported teachers and admins, revisiting the city master plan, and staffing the police force while pairing officers with wraparound services (social workers, crisis help, basics like food and diapers) so public safety isn’t asked to be “everything.”
She underscores year-round relationship-building (not just election-season photo-ops), trust through communication, and the practical reality of Millville’s commission structure: voters must pick five people who can work together. Green is frank that a single voice can’t move an agenda if consistently outvoted; cohesion and complementary values matter to get results.
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Interview Summary – Rachel Green on JT Burks’ “The Race to Millville City Commission”
This table highlights the key topics covered in the interview, with major takeaways per section.
| Timestamp | Topic | Key Takeaways |
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| 0:00–0:20 | Intro | JT Burks tees up the 19-candidate, high-stakes Millville race. |
| 0:20–1:04 | Who is Rachel Green? | Mother, wife, “GG,” auntie; BA in Business Management, MPA; former Gloucester County school board president; extensive board/organization work; pledges to work for residents, not special interests. |
| 1:04–2:25 | What sets her apart | Availability, listening, and willingness to invest time; won’t be “too busy” for constituents—accessibility is a core commitment. |
| 2:25–3:00 | South Jersey roots & “newbie” case | South Jersey raised (Gloucester), moved to Millville a few years ago. Argument for fresh leadership: long-timers haven’t delivered—“take a chance on the new girl.” |
| 3:00–5:40 | Giving South Jersey a voice | Coordinate with nearby mayors; press Trenton/Senate President/Speaker directly; priorities include transportation to jobs, top-tier education, working the master plan, police staffing, and adding wraparound social services alongside policing. |
| 5:40–7:40 | Year-round community work | Burks notes she reached out long before running. Green critiques election-season photo-ops; stresses relationship building, two-way communication, email responsiveness, and meeting-room listening. |
| 7:40–10:10 | Make Millville better | Start with conversations that bridge differences; communication → relationships → trust; use leadership roles to deliver community benefit, not personal brand. |
| 9:50–10:20 | Team of five | Millville needs five commissioners who can collaborate; a lone strong voice can be outvoted—pick a complementary slate to get results. |
| 10:20–End | Close & voter reminder | Encourages voting, doing research, and selecting five candidates who will work together rather than pull in opposite directions. |
Transparency/Accessibility Rating: A Bit Above Average
Explanation
Rachel Green entered the Millville City Commission race with a solid early advantage in transparency. She launched a dedicated campaign website and participated in an interview with J.T. Burks, immediately placing her above the local baseline where many candidates still rely on minimal Facebook activity or unrecorded appearances. The decision to build a site at all—rather than treating social media as the only communication channel—showed foresight and a respect for voters who prefer structured, easily navigable information.Over the course of the campaign, Green maintained steady visibility. She attended the Four Seasons Forum, the InformTheVoteNJ Meet & Greet, and likely the Housing Authority event. However, she seemingly opted to attend the No Kings rally rather than the recorded Candidates Forum, which was the only opportunity this cycle for a public, on-the-record comparison between candidates. Her attendance choices suggest a prioritization of broader community engagement over structured press formats—understandable, but strategically limiting from a transparency standpoint.
Her campaign website, while professionally presented, remained somewhat surface-level in its messaging. It effectively communicated values and priorities, but stopped short of offering concrete policy detail or implementation plans. A follow-up long-form interview could have unpacked these topics further—clarifying how her ideas would translate into action at City Hall. Without that deeper layer of dialogue, the campaign’s messaging feels polished but thin, more about general direction than transformative plans ready on day one.
Her Facebook campaign page also saw little new substantive content in the final weeks before the election. While a Google search reveals another interview and a few smaller media appearances, this illustrates a recurring problem seen with other candidates like Kott and Branin: when new content isn’t shared directly with voter-information projects like InformTheVoteNJ, it risks getting lost in the noise of campaign season. For voters trying to make informed decisions, accessibility isn’t just about producing content—it’s about ensuring that content is clearly delivered and consolidated in places where people actually look for it.
Overall, Rachel Green’s campaign demonstrates strong presentation and a visible commitment to public engagement but stops short of full transparency in the press sense—where clarity, depth, and direct media collaboration matter as much as event attendance.
Overall rating: A Bit Above Average (Stable) — strong start, consistent presence, and professional presentation, but limited depth and coordination left her campaign more visible than truly transparent.
Overall Agenda and Positions
Note: These agenda items are adapted from Rachel Green’s “Opportunities” section on her campaign site. It isn’t fully clear whether these are existing opportunities for residents to get involved or aspirational plans she intends to pursue as a commissioner. They are presented here to give voters a picture of potential priorities.
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Millville Beautification Project
Enhance the aesthetic appeal of Millville’s public spaces, promote civic pride, support local businesses, and foster community engagement through coordinated beautification efforts.
Proposed Actions:
- Improve the appearance of key streets, parks, and public areas.
- Engage residents, schools, and businesses in community clean-ups and maintenance.
- Add sustainable landscaping, native plants, and seasonal flowers.
- Reduce litter and improve upkeep through prevention, removal, and public education.
- Create attractive gathering spots with benches, planters, murals, and public art.
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Safer Streets – A Public Health Approach to Community Policing
Build a safer Millville where all residents feel secure, healthy, and connected — using policing strategies that prevent crime, address root causes, and strengthen community trust.
Proposed Actions:
- Reduce crime and violence through prevention and community collaboration.
- Build trust and transparency between police and residents.
- Address underlying health and social factors that contribute to crime.
- Promote safe, walkable neighborhoods for all ages.
- Empower residents to take an active role in public safety.
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Community Resources
Ensure every Millville resident has easy access to the support, services, and opportunities they need to thrive — with an integrated network of partners working together to improve well-being for all.
Proposed Actions:
- Make social, health, and economic resources easy to find and use.
- Bridge gaps between services through coordination and referrals.
- Empower residents with education, skills, and connections.
- Build stronger partnerships across sectors (health, housing, schools, nonprofits, faith, businesses).
- Measure and improve community well-being.
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Economic Development
Build a thriving, resilient Millville economy that creates quality jobs, attracts investment, supports local businesses, and provides opportunities for all residents to prosper.
Proposed Actions:
- Attract and retain businesses that diversify Millville’s economy.
- Support small business growth and entrepreneurship.
- Revitalize downtown and underutilized areas.
- Build a skilled local workforce ready for emerging industries.
- Strengthen Millville’s reputation as a great place to live, work, and invest.
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Career Pathways and Education
Ensure every Millville student has access to high-quality education, clear career pathways, and the support of well-trained, well-staffed schools — preparing graduates for success in college, trades, or local employment.
Proposed Actions:
- Improve student academic outcomes and close achievement gaps.
- Expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities aligned with local jobs.
- Recruit, retain, and support high-quality teachers and staff.
- Strengthen partnerships with local businesses, colleges, and training providers.
- Engage families and the community as partners in student success.
Background and Campaign Message
Rachel Green is committed to serving Millville with integrity and dedication. By prioritizing community engagement, she aims to make Millville a thriving city where every resident's voice is heard. With a focus on transparency, inclusivity, and sustainability, Rachel aims to improve local governance through strategic initiatives and active community involvement.
Experience and Professional Background
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Management
- Master’s in Public Administration
- Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Organizational Leadership
Selected Leadership and Service Roles
- Co-President, NJ State Federation of Democratic Women (2025–2027)
- Founder/CEO, Women of Color Coalition, Inc.
- Director of Culture and Belonging at Acenda, Inc.
- Board Member, Elect Women NJ
- Former President and Member, Deptford Township Board of Education (first Black woman to serve as president)
- Delegate, 2020, 2024 Presidential Conventions (Biden & Harris)
- Founder, Jersey Girls for Democracy (formerly Jersey Girls4Joe/Kamala)
Awards and Recognition
- 2025 Women of New Jersey Women of Distinction Award – Legal & Policy Advocacy
- 2023 Community Service Award, National Coalition of 100 Black Women
- Gloucester County NAACP Image Award in Education
- South Jersey African American Chamber of Commerce President’s Award
Other Affiliations
Rachel has served on numerous boards, coalitions, and advocacy groups throughout New Jersey, focusing on education, equity, and community development.