Protecting Franklin’s Future. Defending Taxpayers.
Franklin Township has made its voice heard: it is time for a new chapter. We are stepping forward as your professional executive team to bring common-sense leadership back to our local government. With over 50 combined years of large-scale public safety management, military discipline, and executive budget execution, we possess the hands-on operational capability to fix our town budget, defend our rural borders, and shield taxpayers from the massive costs of outside developers.
The Fight for Franklin’s Future
Franklin Township cannot afford to keep shuffling the same political class from one local board or committee to another. The local establishment has left our town completely vulnerable to rising property taxes, failing infrastructure, and unchecked development.
We are stepping up to be the firewall. We are the only candidates completely unassociated with the political infighting and endless drama that have plagued our local government.
As proven public safety and administrative executives, we bring the steady, hands-on oversight required to protect this town, not just for today’s crisis, but for the next generation.
The Protectors
Decades of law enforcement, military, and executive experience ready to work for you.
“The political drama stops here. It is time for discipline, common sense, and protecting the families of Franklin Township. We are stepping up to provide the steady oversight required to safeguard the future of our community.”
Phil Venticinque
Career Law Enforcement Professional | U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Phil Venticinque is a career Law Enforcement professional and a veteran of the United States Marine Corps who served in Iraq. Deeply rooted in the principles of duty, discipline, and mission-first execution, Phil has spent over 22 years of sworn service resolving crises and delivering results under pressure. He is stepping forward to serve on the Township Committee to provide the steady, no-nonsense leadership required to guide Franklin Township through its most critical challenges.
When a community faces the threat of high-density zoning loopholes for developers and the permanent loss of its rural character, it needs a protector, not a politician.
Executive Administrative Oversight: A graduate of advanced state-level executive leadership training, Phil brings uncompromising administrative oversight to local government. With extensive experience managing capital and operating government budgets, overseeing infrastructure project management, and administering complex systems, he knows exactly how to run large-scale operations effectively.
Taxpayer Defense: Because of his direct background in fiscal and administrative oversight, Phil understands how to audit municipal administrative systems, find operational waste, and enforce strict accountability to ensure that the township’s borders and taxpayer dollars are fiercely defended.
Phil’s commitment to this town is deeply personal. Phil and his wife have spent decades building their life in Franklin Township, where they have raised their five children, ranging from school-aged to adults, right here in the community. Whether he is on the field volunteering as a local youth sports coach or managing complex public safety operations, Phil’s objective is to serve and protect. He is ready to be the adult in the room, prioritizing common sense and stability to secure a safe, affordable, and thriving future for the next generation.
Eugene J. Caldwell II
Community Roots | Executive Leadership
Franklin’s rural character is what makes this town special, and it takes dedicated leadership to preserve it for the next generation. Eugene J. Caldwell, II is a lifelong son of Franklinville, bringing a 100-plus-year family legacy to a township that is currently facing unprecedented pressure from outside developers. Having resided here for over 55 years, Eugene grew up playing in local sports leagues and gave back by coaching our town’s youth. He recognizes that preserving the rural fabric of the community he has loved his entire life requires serious, focused leadership, and he is stepping in to hold the line.
Professionally, Eugene brings over 35 years of unwavering dedication as an active Law Enforcement professional.
Executive Public Safety Leadership: For over two decades, he has served as a senior supervisor and executive leader. Focused on upholding the highest standards of public safety, Eugene has extensive hands-on experience managing complex regional operations and overseeing massive public safety budgets. He knows exactly what competent, no-nonsense governance looks like.
Advocating for Taxpayers: As a trusted voice who has served as President for labor unions and statewide professional organizations for over 20 years, Eugene has a proven track record of fighting for working taxpayers, building consensus, and finding solutions to complex problems.
Eugene understands exactly how to navigate complex civic budgets and possesses the practical, steady executive experience required to eliminate administrative waste. He is ready to restore balance, enforce strict fiscal oversight, and bring operational sanity to our local government.
The Protection Mandate
Our Blueprint for Franklin Township
Stop Over-development
Unchecked high-density sprawl threatens our roads and agricultural identity. We do not manage developer crises; we neutralize them. To prevent corporate exploitation, we will rigorously audit the Master Plan and zoning ordinances to close loopholes such as the 6.0% fee density variance that lets builders bypass on-site affordable housing. By weaponizing our lack of public water/sewer infrastructure and maximizing bonus credits for 100% affordable and veteran housing, we will build a formidable legal defense.
Defend the Taxpayer
We will apply stringent, executive-level oversight to our municipal budget. By rigorously auditing expenditures and eliminating political waste, we will prevent catastrophic property tax spikes. Furthermore, we will legally enforce provisions that shift 100% of the financial burden for any new infrastructure directly onto corporate developers rather than local residents. This uncompromising financial discipline will fiercely protect our working families and our seniors on fixed incomes.
Support Public Safety
Secure neighborhoods are the absolute bedrock of a thriving township. Drawing directly on decades of command-level law enforcement leadership and military discipline, we will ensure our police, fire, and EMS personnel are fully equipped for rapid emergency response. We will simultaneously expand critical community support for local youth recreation and vital senior services. We believe in strict operational oversight to keep our families perfectly safe. No drama, just execution.
Transparent Operations
We will replace political chaos with data-driven governance. We are already doing the hard work others only talk about. Our centralized High-Density Housing Tracker gives every single resident direct access to the unfiltered facts, timelines, and municipal dockets. Under our watch, we will ensure all municipal meetings, spending reports, and zoning decisions remain highly accessible, clear, and strictly accountable to the taxpayers of Franklin Township. We will hide nothing from the public.
We want to hear from you, not the developers.
Take the 2026 Franklin Priorities Assessment
Protecting Franklin Township from high-density overdevelopment isn’t just a campaign talking point; it requires real, battle-tested leadership, operational discipline, and a deep understanding of government management to actually get the job done.
As career public servants who have spent decades managing public safety, navigating complex administrative budgets, and serving our country and community, we know what it takes to execute a strategy under pressure. We aren’t here for political drama or empty rhetoric. We are here to bring steady, professional leadership to the Township Committee and protect our town from outside developers.
We are building this defense as a team, and we need your direct input to ensure our operations align exactly with the immediate needs of our neighborhoods.
Please take a minute to complete the 2026 Franklin Priorities Assessment. Your feedback will dictate exactly which issues our team tackles first as we hold the line.
2026 Franklin Priorities Assessment
50+
Years of Combined Law Enforcement Experience
100+
Years of Combined Deep Roots in Franklin Township
55+
Years of Combined Public Service
100%
Committed to Defending Taxpayers
Let’s Talk About Franklin’s Future.
Upcoming Events
We believe the best decisions for Franklin Township aren’t made behind closed doors. Phil Venticinque and Eugene J. Caldwell II are hosting a series of local meet-ups. We want to step away from the political noise and have real, face-to-face conversations with our neighbors. Check out our upcoming schedule below and come say hello.
5th Franklin Township Community Meet & Greet
Join Phil Venticinque and Eugene J. Caldwell II at VFW Post 2071 for our fifth Community Meet & Greet. As a VFW Life Member, Phil is honored to host neighbors alongside Eugene to discuss the vital issues shaping the future of Franklin Township.
Join us at Franklin Township Community Day
Join us at Community Day! From great local food and crafters to community groups and plenty of family-friendly entertainment, there is something for everyone to enjoy. We will be out there enjoying the festivities and catching up with neighbors. Make sure to say hello; we always…
Newfield Terrace Community Meet & Greet
Protecting Franklin Township takes neighbors coming together. Join Phil Venticinque and Eugene J. Caldwell II at the Newfield Terrace Community Center for our fourth Community Meet & Greet!
Free Backpack & School Supply Pickup for Franklin Twp Families
If you are a Franklin Township family in need of a little extra assistance this year, Phil and Eugene invite you to stop by the Franklin Township Library on Tuesday, August 25th, between 6:00 PM and 7:30 PM.
Franklin Township Community Meet & Greet
We are hosting a free Community Meet & Greet at the VFW Post 2071 in Franklinville. It’s an opportunity to step away from the political noise, connect with the people who make this town great, and have genuine conversations about our shared future.
Defending Franklin Township: Meet the Candidates & Resource Night
We are hosting an open community conversation about the issues that matter most to Franklin Township. Bring your questions and join us for an update on high-density housing. As part of our commitment to Franklin residents, we want to make sure you have the tools you need. We …
Newfield Terrace Community Day
Day of celebration, community, and family fun. We will be attending the community dedication of the new basketball court and food pantry annex, and joining our neighbors to honor the incredible volunteer service of Rudolph and Marlene Aiken.
Community Coffee & Conversation
Let’s build a united Franklin! Join Phil Venticinque & Eugene Caldwell for a morning of fresh coffee, pastries, and great conversation. This is a completely free, family-friendly meet-and-greet to connect with residents, share ideas, and talk about the future of our community. …
Volunteer Meetup: Let’s Help Clean Up the FTLL Fields!
Spring is almost here! We are getting a group of neighbors together to help the Franklin Township Little League prep the fields for Opening Day. Grab your work gloves, bring the family, and join us for a morning of volunteering to make sure the youth of our town have a great …