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Leonia New Jersey - Mayor Ziegler s Update January 30th 30 January 2024 ( news )
Leonia , state New Jersey ( By Press Release office)
Jan 30,2024
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In an earlier update , I promised some additional information regarding Kulite Semiconductor Industries . – Leonia’s #1 taxpayer and employer with approximately 800 employees today .
Kulite , in my opinion , is exactly the kind of clean industry Leonia needs more of , is a very good neighbor and a model of corporate social responsibility – $350 thousand in community donations over the past decade! My intent is to do whatever I can to help them continue to be successful in Leonia and to expand their operations in our borough as appropriate .
As the premier supplier , designer and manufacturer of both commercial and military aircraft applications , Kulite single - handedly revolutionized the pressure transducer for the aerospace industry . Let’s put this in terms that are easier to relate .
Every time you get on a Boeing or Airbus aircraft , there are 15 - 50 essential pressure transducers on your plane made right here by Kulite in Leonia . Formula One race cars also find Kulite’s transducers essential to their efficient operation .
With their world headquarters located here , Kulite Semiconductor Industries is globally recognized as the leading name in pressure transducer technology . With over 400 patents , they have developed high - performance , state - of - the - art custom and stock products , including transducers for extreme and harsh environmental conditions in myriad fields and industries around the world . Kulite’s ongoing investment in research and development has led to the pioneering of new sensing technologies as well as the improvement of existing products in the aerospace , automotive , military , marine and process control industries .
Kulite has always recognized the importance of being an active partner to the Leonia community . From the design of Kulite’s buildings to the manicured landscaping , they depict a modern appearance to residents and visitors entering Leonia . As the largest tax payer in Leonia , Kulite has also contributed to numerous Leonia organizations since their arrival in 1987 . Over the last decade alone , Kulite has contributed to countless causes .
Below , please find a brief summary of Kulite’s support and contributions for the last decade .
Leonia Police Department/Police Unity Tour/PBA: Kulite has supported the police in their capital projects and is a regular sponsor of the Police Unity Tour .
Fire Department: Kulite has donated to yearly fundraisers when presented with the opportunity
Leonia Borough Hall: Kulite made various donations to the borough to help support various programs that benefit the community
Community Chest: Kulite has contributed to annual Community Chest fund raisers
Rotary Club: Kulite has been a major Oktoberfest sponsor to support the school’s Snack Pack program for food insecure children
Leonia High School: Kulite has supported the yearly Card Party and Yearbook fundraisers
Leonia High School Scholarship Program: Kulite has provided scholarships to support five graduating STEM students . The program supports each student for their 4 - year , college , undergraduate degree with a $5000 scholarship
Leonia High School Science Academy: Kulite donates approximately 30 lab coats each year to the Science Academy
Leonia High School Crew Team: Donations help team purchase equipment and/or aid in event participation fees
Sports Boosters: Kulite’s donation was applied to upgrading sports facilities and/or assisted in funding the annual scholarships
Leonia Chamber Musicians: Kulite has made donations to help support the success and sustainability of the program
Annual Toy Drive: Kulite runs an annual Christmas Toy Drive . Toys get distributed to the community through the Leonia Police Department .
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While on the topic of business in Leonia , I’m working with several of our local business leaders to jumpstart a Chamber of Commerce . I believe a Chamber of Commerce is a win/win for everyone and long overdue . Through an active Chamber the governing body has an official communications channel and direct insights on how to most effectively help our local businesses be successful . We also have timely information concerning new businesses coming into town and how best we can celebrate and support them .
Stay tuned for more updates as we gain traction on this important initiative .
In the meantime , your continued support of Leonia’s local businesses is essential to their well being and our community’s overall success . Please do your best to shop local whenever you can . I hope to see you at one of our Leonia businesses in the near future .
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We are currently in the middle of budget formulation season . Right now , we ( your governing body’s finance committee ) is getting its arms around the extent of this year’s budget circumstances and , suffice it to say , there are challenges including the loss of federal pandemic funds and state mandated increases for pensions and health benefits . We will have an update ready for the February 5th Mayor and Council meeting , and I will follow that up with additional Mayor’s updates and website postings to share with you the overall budget picture and details behind it . 93% of the tax burden in Leonia is currently borne by homeowners . This is another good reason we need to support and encourage more clean industry like Kulite in our borough .
Bill Ziegler
Leonia Mayor
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