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FREEHOLD — Monmouth County Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow has quit her re-election bid, citing unspecified health reasons.
McMorrow made the announcement at Thursday afternoon's board workshop meeting, reading from a prepared statement but stopping at times to collect herself.
"Many of you who know me well have known that during the past few months I have been dealing with a number of health issues,'' McMorrow said. "Unfortunately, they have not been resolved. I have made a very difficult and painful decision. I
will not seek re-election to the Board of Chosen Freeholders this year. I will make my best effort to continue to serve the people of Monmouth County for the remainder of my term and will focus the time and energy that a re-election campaign requires on regaining my health.''
McMorrow cried when she was finished.
The meeting was immediately recessed and McMorrow left the meeting room. She didn't return for the conclusion of the meeting, though board colleagues said they believe McMorrow will finish her term.
McMorrow won election in November 2006 to a three-year term.
FREEHOLD — Monmouth County Freeholder Director Barbara J. McMorrow has quit her re-election bid, citing unspecified health reasons.
McMorrow made the announcement at Thursday afternoon's board workshop meeting, reading from a prepared statement but stopping at times to collect herself.
"Many of you who know me well have known that during the past few months I have been dealing with a number of health issues,'' McMorrow said. "Unfortunately, they have not been resolved. I have made a very difficult and painful decision. I
will not seek re-election to the Board of Chosen Freeholders this year. I will make my best effort to continue to serve the people of Monmouth County for the remainder of my term and will focus the time and energy that a re-election campaign requires on regaining my health.''
McMorrow cried when she was finished.
The meeting was immediately recessed and McMorrow left the meeting room. She didn't return for the conclusion of the meeting, though board colleagues said they believe McMorrow will finish her term.
McMorrow won election in November 2006 to a three-year term.