Last year's elections affected the balance of power in 11 of southern New Jersey's 48 partisan municipal governments.
As this month's reorganization meetings will show, Republicans seized control from Democrats in three of those cases and gained additional influence in eight.
Somers Point in Atlantic County now has a 5-2 Republican majority, after a 4-3 Democratic edge. A Republican seat gain also cost Estell Manor Democrats their majority - the committee now will consist of two members of each party, plus independent mayor Joe Venezia.
Mullica Township bucked the trend, electing two new Democrats to take a 4-1 majority after Republicans had led 3-2. The lone remaining Republican, William Kennedy, switched from Democrat to Republican last year.
Click for full article, The Press of Atlantic City, 1/03/2010-Eric Scott Campbell, Staff Writer
Sunday, January 03, 2010
2009's elections put more Republicans in local governments in 2010
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Mullica always seems to buck the trend. Its the only town around that is trying to stay rural.
2010
Peace to Everyone!
Happy New Year!
Having a fresh new Committee in Mullica is a great way to start the new decade.
If we have creative ideas, and are willing to volunteer our thoughts, strengths and time when needed, we can help our township committee maintain and enhance our beautiful Mullica Township environment.
At this time in our lives, and for our families' futures, let's be an example of what good living in Southern New Jersey is all about.
We voted the present committee into office to do a job. In anyway we can, let's help them do it, by seizing this opportunity, and running with it.
Sincerely, Tom Rizzo
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