BrianSullivan
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Post by BrianSullivan on Apr 11, 2011 7:24:54 GMT -5
freehold.patch.com/articles/newman-republicans-wont-field-mayoral-candidateAs Mike had pointed out in another thread, there will be no republican mayoral candidate. It really isn't a bad thing and there is a solid logic behind it. Mr. Higgins is a new face to the political scene and he is a very well respected person among the republicans. I think people from all sides are looking forward to see how he does and leads in this town. With that said, it is not too premature to say.... Congratulations to Mayor elect Nolan Higgins. On another, but related note, I anticipate a very good announcement from the republicans in the very near future. Though it is probably not really a secret at this time, the republicans have picked two very good and very strong candidates to run for council. It is actually refreshing to know that the GOP had more interested people than slots open at this time. In that regard, we will have a good year and a race. I can say with confidence that we will have at least one more republican on council after this years election.
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Post by BrianSullivan on Apr 11, 2011 11:59:15 GMT -5
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Post by Mike Rosseel on Apr 11, 2011 12:10:50 GMT -5
As disappointing as not having a mayoral candidate is...this makes up for it!!! i am shocked!!! Wow is all i can say!!!! looks like a new era will start on both fronts!!! |
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Post by BrianSullivan on Apr 11, 2011 12:15:37 GMT -5
As disappointing as not having a mayoral candidate is...this makes up for it!!! i am shocked!!! Wow is all i can say!!!! looks like a new era will start on both fronts!!! I know what you mean about the race for the mayors seat. It is a bit disappointing not having a race. We haven't had a race for that seat since Jeff Jones which was quite some time ago. Like you said, this makes up for it. |
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Post by richardkelsey on Apr 11, 2011 14:01:46 GMT -5
As disappointing as not having a mayoral candidate is...this makes up for it!!! i am shocked!!! Wow is all i can say!!!! looks like a new era will start on both fronts!!! I know what you mean about the race for the mayors seat. It is a bit disappointing not having a race. We haven't had a race for that seat since Jeff Jones which was quite some time ago. Like you said, this makes up for it. I have been thinking about this Mayoral issue -- and I have to say, on the surface, the Dems look very smart for picking Nolan. However, I think they have hurt themselves as a party. Nolan is going to win, and he was going to win no matter who faced him. Heck, any dem was going to have an 85-90% chance of winning. With Nolan's reputation and name recognition, and life of service, he is unbeatable -- and an EXCELLENT candidate to be the Mayor -- irrespective of party. So -- why do the dems lose? They lose because Nolan is not going to play party boss or machine politics. It's beneath him, and he likely just to the left of me in real politics anyway -- which makes him to the extreme right of many registered dems. The strength of the Borough Dem party is not merely in its registered voter advantage, it has been in its machine politics. That has all been held together and run by Mayor Wilson -- who over 26 plus years learned to play the game better than most. He was a party insider long before he ran for council, and his party knowledge helped him emerge from a mixed pack to become Mayor all those years ago when Mayor McGakin passed. In choosing Nolan, the dem committee got one of the best people for the job, and a person whose reputation is beyond reproach. In so doing, they have done the town a great service. In fact, they have done the town two great services. First, they got someone who will serve as Mayor in a non-political, fiduciary manner. Second, they began dismantling the political machine that drove political decisions. The Republicans have no need to run a Mayoral candidate against a person who is ideologically with them. I would have enjoyed being a fly on the wall of the selection committee. |
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Post by lisas84 on Apr 11, 2011 14:32:20 GMT -5
You know, you guys in the Borough really have a good thing. I mean, this whole "committee" thing I have in the 'ship is just ... confusing. It actually feels kind of corporate. I think it is horrible that I can't vote for my own mayor, I have to leave it up to "them" to decide for me. And then, the guy (or woman) only has one year to serve in that capacity. It's just such an odd arrangement and I do prefer the way you all have there in the borough. So much easier to decide who you want and don't want. Forgive my kvetching!
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Post by BrianSullivan on Apr 11, 2011 15:20:28 GMT -5
You know, you guys in the Borough really have a good thing. I mean, this whole "committee" thing I have in the 'ship is just ... confusing. It actually feels kind of corporate. I think it is horrible that I can't vote for my own mayor, I have to leave it up to "them" to decide for me. And then, the guy (or woman) only has one year to serve in that capacity. It's just such an odd arrangement and I do prefer the way you all have there in the borough. So much easier to decide who you want and don't want. Forgive my kvetching! Lisa, your kvetching is quite cool! I will say, I am not sure you really have it better there in the township. You suffer from the same one sided political stagnation that we have had in the borough, though with opposite parties. One party rule is NEVER healthy! I think that is what makes this year so exciting in the borough. Rich got the point, why run against Nolan when he is what the GOP could want? On top of that, the GOP has two solid and good candidates, if elected, will do an outstanding job. I believe there is a very high possibility that will happen. |
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Post by BrianSullivan on May 11, 2011 7:23:55 GMT -5
I just wanted to bump this thread so that new visitors to the site find it and know who their new council members will be after November. Including the new mayor we will have, change is exciting! We have seen councilman Newman have the right impact on the town council and with three new faces, things will get better. Please support and welcome all three new faces. |
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Post by adefonzo on May 18, 2011 8:52:46 GMT -5
If nothing else, the Republican's will finally have a candidate with some name recognition...someone who can tap into that "old school" Freehold Boro constituency.
I wish them all luck.
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Post by BrianSullivan on May 18, 2011 15:59:54 GMT -5
If nothing else, the Republican's will finally have a candidate with some name recognition...someone who can tap into that "old school" Freehold Boro constituency. I wish them all luck. Andrew, both of the candidates have great connections in town. They are also both very good about tapping into "new Freehold" I wish you were here to see it, but the local republican party is doing really well this year. It will be a good year. |
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Post by adefonzo on May 18, 2011 21:36:37 GMT -5
well...I am back in town for about another week or so...but won't be around for election time. Will have to keep a watchful eye out through this site, or the News Transcript.
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