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Quinn’s Millville gambit nets him a win, but not the seat he wanted

November 18, 2021 10:44 am

Democrat Jim Quinn’s decision to give up his seat on the Cumberland County Board of Commissioners this year to run for Millville City Commissioner was a return to his roots. He had spent 16 years as mayor before winning county...

Cumberland still one of few N.J. counties where either party can win

November 1, 2021 12:04 amNovember 1, 2021 9:27 am

Cumberland might have a 6-1 Democratic majority on their Board of Commissioners, but it’s still one of just three New Jersey counties that aren’t controlled entirely by one political party. This isn’t a control election. The best case scenario for...

Quinn won’t seek re-election as Cumberland commissioner

March 18, 2021 11:28 pmMarch 19, 2021 10:27 am

Cumberland County Democrats tonight endorse Dr. Priscilla Ocasio-Jiménez, a middle school principal from Vineland, as their candidate for county commissioner. She will replace James Quinn, who is giving up the seat he’s held for six years to return to Millville...