John Catalano Archives - New Jersey Globe

10th district legislators call for energy independence amid Ukraine invasion

March 2, 2022 3:11 pm

While they lauded the efforts the New Jersey legislature has already made to put economic pressure on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, the 10th district’s legislative delegation said today that any actions taken without working towards energy independence will...

Holzapfel, Catalano, McGuckin win in the 10th district

November 2, 2021 8:01 pmDecember 17, 2021 2:13 pm

The New Jersey Globe is projecting that State Sen. Jim Holzapfel (R-Toms River), Assemblyman John Catalano (R-Brick), and Assemblyman Gregory McGuckin (R-Toms River) have won re-election to the 10th legislative district. The district, which includes Toms River and other nearby...

Seven ways to redistrict Lakewood

August 13, 2021 2:42 pmAugust 16, 2021 12:19 am

The Ocean County town of Lakewood is growing – and fast. With a 2020 population of 135,138, well up from 92,843 in 2010, the town is set to make up 58% of any legislative district it is a part of,...

McGuckin, Catalano beat Gilmore-backed challengers

June 8, 2021 10:12 pm

Assemblymen Greg McGuckin (R-Toms River) and John Catalano (R-Brick) defeated challengers Geraldine Ambrosio and Brian Quinn Tuesday, effectively scoring re-election in their solidly Republican district. The battle in the 10th district was a continuation of the intra-party struggle that’s played...

District 10 Assembly incumbents hold solid financial edge

June 7, 2021 1:12 pm

Republican Assembly incumbents in the 10th legislative district continued to outraise challengers backed by former Ocean County Republican Chairman George Gilmore, filings with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission show. Assemblyman John Catalano (R-Brick) was the top fundraiser among...

Holman slams Gilmore for fundraising against Ocean GOP organization

May 27, 2021 9:14 pm

A political action committee run by former Ocean County GOP Chairman George Gilmore is under fire again for using money to compete against the county Republican organization. “Despite what he may wish you to believe, George Gilmore, rather than try...

School mask mandate the latest draw for Republican ire

May 25, 2021 3:55 pm

Gov. Phil Murphy is facing Republican calls to walk back comments saying children would still be required to wear masks in school next fall. “It’s an outrage for our caucus and for parents across the state,” Assemblywoman Aura Dunn (R-Mendham)...