A 31 year resident of Maplewood, Ms. Adams has been a local activist for community and economic development and the environment for almost as long. She has served as President of the League of Women Voters of Maplewood & S. Orange, founded the College Hill Neighborhood Association and co-founded the Springfield Avenue Partnership; she also has served on the town's Planning Board for 11 years and is serving my third term on the governing body. Ms. Adams spearheaded several environmental initiatives like banning gas-powered leaf blowers and plastic bags along with her advocacy for replenishment of town trees on the streets and in the parks plus fighting for the inclusion of green infrastructure in all road projects.