Per the Englewood GOP:
Separately, the Mayor and Council will also discuss the abrupt resignation of Democrat Councilman Jimmy Song. The three names put forward by the Democrats for replacing Jimmy Song are: Ellen Park, Glenn Luciano and David DiGregorio.
Morris Township Deputy Mayor Jeff Grayzel and Committeeman Mark Gyorfy announce that they have the support of their colleagues on the Morris Township Committee to serve as mayor and deputy mayor in 2021. In the Township form of government, the mayor and deputy mayor are chosen by the Township Committee for one-year terms.
Jeff Grayzel, the former mayor, will return to leading the Committee next year. Incoming Deputy Mayor Mark Gyorfy has chaired the Township Committee’s Communications, Legislative, and Infrastructure standing committees over the past two years.
“I am proud to be returning as mayor in the coming year and continue to build on the foundation that Cathy Wilson, Mark Gyorfy, and I have worked hard to establish over the past two years,” said Grayzel. “We have undertaken numerous initiatives to improve the quality of life in Morris Township and will continue to address the issues our residents care about.”
Grayzel added, “I look forward to welcoming Bud Ravitz onto the Township Committee and continuing to work with Committeeman Peter Mancuso, Township Administrator Tim Quinn, and the rest of the fine team of employees we have in our municipality.”
Gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciattarelli announced today that he has received the endorsement of the Hammonton Regular Republican Club – a critical Atlantic County GOP stronghold – along with the personal backing of Hammonton elected leaders and prominent Hammonton Republicans.
“Jack Ciattarelli understands that small towns like Hammonton are the backbone of New Jersey. Places where you can raise your family and be proud of your community.” said Hammonton Republican Councilman and County Clerk candidate Joe Giralo. “Phil Murphy and his taxes are damaging small towns like ours by increasing the burden on homeowners and businesses. We need common sense in Trenton, and Jack Ciattarelli will bring that and so much more.”
“As a business owner, I have operations in several states constantly under attack by new taxes and fees. But New Jersey is the toughest.” added fellow Hammonton Councilman Mike Torrissi. “Runaway property taxes and very little help from state government make New Jersey one of the least friendly places in the nation to operate a business. I want a Governor who will make New Jersey open for business and send Phil Murphy back to wherever he came from.”
“In Western Atlantic County many of our towns are bedroom communities where residents travel to Philadelphia or Atlantic City to work. We are also a hub of agriculture with growers, packing facilities and the businesses that support agricultural businesses. We need a Governor who will value what we have to offer in Atlantic County, which is access to the infrastructure needed for businesses to compete in today’s market and a Governor who will fight to keep the garden state green. With Jack Ciattarelli in Trenton I know Atlantic County will get a fair shot at businesses that can power our local economy and a partner in The State House. That’s why I am whole heartedly endorsing Jack Ciattarelli to be our next Governor,” said Freeholder Jim Bertino.
Hammonton Regular Republican Club President Otto Hernandez commented, “We’re happy to endorse Jack Ciattarelli because his vision for New Jersey is the right one. We need to draw a line in the sand when it comes to the radical policies of the Murphy administration and demand better of our leaders. I encourage other Republican clubs in Atlantic County to do the same so we can focus on beating Phil Murphy in November. Jack has a plan and we’re going to do whatever we can to help him win in November and execute on that plan next January.”
“Having had the benefit of being both a Councilperson and Board of Education member, you really see just how ineffective Phil Murphy has been in Trenton, especially when it comes to small towns like Hammonton. I’m a 5th generation Hammontonian, we have a proud history and Jack Ciattarelli understands us, he understands our values. That’s why we need him as our Governor.” said Mickey Pullia.
Ciattarelli concluded, “I’m proud to have the endorsement of so many respected conservative leaders from Hammonton. Their support sends a strong message that Atlantic County Republicans are ready to fix New Jersey and our state party,” said Ciattarelli. “Let’s face it, Phil Murphy couldn’t find Hammonton without a GPS. To him, small towns in South Jersey don’t matter. I’ve visited Hammonton’s blueberry farms to learn from growers about the impact they are facing from over-regulation and I’ve talked to the owners at Bagliani’s Market and other small businesses about the pressures they face because of Phil Murphy’s executive orders. Hammonton feels like home, and when I’m Governor, I won’t forget them or small towns like them.”
Also personally endorsing Ciattarelli are:
Freeholder Jim Bertino
Councilman Joe Giralo
Councilman Mike Torrissi
Hammonton Regular Republican Club President Otto Hernandez
Municipal Chair & HRRC First Vice President Lois Morano
Former Councilman Mickey Pullia
Former Hammonton Club President Frank DiMatteo
Board of Education Member John Lyons
County Committeeman Mike Woelfel
County Committeeman Richard Curcio
Governor Dick Codey, who sits on the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, today objected to a vote by the committee on A-4253, and recorded a protest “no” vote.
“The bill hasn’t been introduced,” said Codey. “There’s no urgent emergency here.”
The former governor and long-serving senator from Essex County added, “I don’t want to vote for them; it’s not within our purview unless it’s an emergency and I don’t see one.”
Governor Murphy says he spoke with President-elect Joe Biden on Saturday evening, calling the incoming president a ‘friend for many many years’ and is ‘looking forward to working with him once he takes the reigns of the federal government’.
During the ‘good conversation’, as Murphy said, the two covered three main topics: the pandemic, federal stimulus, and infrastructure, specifically the Gateway tunnel.
Murphy said Biden put together a ‘tremendously talented’ health policy team.
‘We’ve had extraordinary cooperation and partnership, it must be said, with the current administration’, Murphy said, noting he’s looking forward to a ‘good working relationship with them’ over the next six weeks.
Murphy expressed to Biden the need for federal stimulus funds, as well as infrastructure investment. ‘I’m extremely hopeful that this project will move under President Biden’s administration, and I offer mine and our administration’s partnership in any way that is needed’.
Murphy said his team continues to have regular contact with the President-elect’s team, including Biden’s incoming Chief of Staff and Deputy Chief of Staff.
‘The needs of New Jersey are being put front and center’ in the incoming administration, Murphy noted.
Governor Phil Murphy noted the final tally of votes in the Nov. 3rd election:
4,635,000.
That’s a record.
The former record was 3.9ish million, Murphy said.
“Not only was the record broken, it was shattered,” said the governor.
The state on Sunday reported a record one-day increase of 6,046 new COVID-19 cases since Saturday, as well as an additional 54 fatalities.
Governor Murphy tweeted that ‘these numbers speak for themselves’.
The statewide COVID-19 count stands at 368,016 cases and 15,485 fatalities (and 1,836 probable fatalities) as of Sunday; the viral transmission rate is 1.03.
According to court documents obtained by RLS Media, The Honorable Superior Court Judge Alan G. Lesnewich declared that former Mayor Angela Garretson acted appropriately in choosing the Hillside Police Chief in 2017.
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