Joan Leonard Archives - New Jersey Globe

Camden-backed Democrats win by wide margin in Collingswood

May 11, 2021 8:51 pmMay 12, 2021 1:31 am

A slate led by longtime Mayor James Maley defeated progressive challengers by a 2-1 margin Tuesday, dealing a blow to the Democratic insurgents in the one Camden County town where they have a grip on the local Democratic party. Maley...

Turnout appears high in Collingswood face off between progressives, organization Democrats

May 11, 2021 5:59 pmMay 11, 2021 8:51 pm

Turnout in Collingswood appears to be high in the hours before polls close on a race that could preview a larger battle between South Jersey’s organization Democrats and progressive insurgents seeking to wrest control of the party. The race for...

Maley, Lewandowski announce re-election bids in Collingswood

December 7, 2020 9:11 am

Collingswood Commissioners Jim Maley and Rob Lewandowski will seek re-election along a yet unknown third candidate, they announced Friday. Commissioner Joan Leonard, who has held her seat for nearly 24 years, is not seeking re-election. “We’ve accomplished a lot throughout...