Kara Martorella
Republican
Legislative Priorities
Modernize audio/visual equipment so residents watching from home can clearly follow Borough meetings. This includes ensuring closed captioning services provide accurate translations.
Enable real-time virtual participation to make it easier for young families and busy residents to engage. Currently, virtual attendees cannot ask questions or comment once a meeting begins, which leaves their voices out of the official record. I would change this to ensure all residents have a chance to be heard.
Improve meeting agendas by adding clearer descriptions of resolutions, ordinances, and committee reports. I would also expand opportunities for public comment, allowing residents to speak after each ordinance or resolution is introduced and discussed, but before a vote is taken, as well as after committee reports are delivered.
Council communication, accessible information, and greater transparency are my top legislative priorities. As a Borough Council member, I will focus on creating inclusive policies that make public meetings more open and engaging. An informed and involved community is essential to Green Tree’s success.
To achieve this, I will: