This handmade, wheel-thrown diner-style mug is adorned with the Red Bank Ditch Dweller logo as a symbol of support for local leadership and the choices they’re making for the betterment of the city of Red Bank and its citizens. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Holds about 8oz.
Ditch Dweller apparel also available on “ditch dweller apparel” section of website. All clothing is made-to-order and shipped (no local pickup available for apparel only).
Backstory and where “ditch dweller” comes from (see also “ditch dweller” section of this website):
I make these mugs as a way that I and others can show support for the changes and improvements that Red Bank’s (majority female, by the way) commissioners, Mayor, and Vice Mayor have made over the past few years. Red Bank has historically had very low property taxes, and while on paper that can sound appealing, it was such a low property tax that there wasn’t enough money to make much-needed basic improvements, let alone larger projects. Red Bank’s current commissioners (and a few who have since left their seat) have voted to raise property taxes to provide Red Bank with more funding to make welcome improvements many of the citizens have wanted. Such improvements include a new connector trail leading into an existing trail system, parks improvements, road and street improvements, additional and fairly paid staff, more citizen advisory boards, quality community events, steps towards developing the main street through town to be safer and more pedestrian- and biker- friendly, installing public art where possible, and many others. Hamilton County’s conservative leadership has described these choices as “running Red Bank into the ditch,” of which I and many others staunchly disagree. We do not see these choices as running Red Bank into the ditch in any way. We love these improvements, we are supportive of the choices that the commissioners we elected are making, and we would like for them to continue to do so. If adding public art, public parks, and accessibility is running Red Bank into the ditch, then please keep doing so. I use my Red Bank Ditch Dweller mug with pride.
This handmade, wheel-thrown diner-style mug is adorned with the Red Bank Ditch Dweller logo as a symbol of support for local leadership and the choices they’re making for the betterment of the city of Red Bank and its citizens. Dishwasher and microwave safe. Holds about 8oz.
Ditch Dweller apparel also available on “ditch dweller apparel” section of website. All clothing is made-to-order and shipped (no local pickup available for apparel only).
Backstory and where “ditch dweller” comes from (see also “ditch dweller” section of this website):
I make these mugs as a way that I and others can show support for the changes and improvements that Red Bank’s (majority female, by the way) commissioners, Mayor, and Vice Mayor have made over the past few years. Red Bank has historically had very low property taxes, and while on paper that can sound appealing, it was such a low property tax that there wasn’t enough money to make much-needed basic improvements, let alone larger projects. Red Bank’s current commissioners (and a few who have since left their seat) have voted to raise property taxes to provide Red Bank with more funding to make welcome improvements many of the citizens have wanted. Such improvements include a new connector trail leading into an existing trail system, parks improvements, road and street improvements, additional and fairly paid staff, more citizen advisory boards, quality community events, steps towards developing the main street through town to be safer and more pedestrian- and biker- friendly, installing public art where possible, and many others. Hamilton County’s conservative leadership has described these choices as “running Red Bank into the ditch,” of which I and many others staunchly disagree. We do not see these choices as running Red Bank into the ditch in any way. We love these improvements, we are supportive of the choices that the commissioners we elected are making, and we would like for them to continue to do so. If adding public art, public parks, and accessibility is running Red Bank into the ditch, then please keep doing so. I use my Red Bank Ditch Dweller mug with pride.