Atlantic

Davis names Fitzherbert to lead YR group

Seeking to build support from millennials, the Atlantic County GOP will form a new Young Republican organization and the county GOP leader has asked former congressional candidate Brian Fitzherbert to lead the new group until they can hold elections. Republican County Chairman Keith Davis says he will ask the county committee to charter the group when they meet to reorganize on June 12. “Young voters care about the direction of
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Atlantic freeholders endorse Singh

Republican congressional candidate Hirsh Singh has been endorsed by three Atlantic County Freeholders in his race to succeed Frank LoBiondo in New Jersey’s 2nd district. Frank Formica, James Bertino and Maureen Kern say they will back Singh, who is running with them on the organization line in Atlantic County. "Hirsh is born and bred in Atlantic, he has Atlantic County values, and he loves Atlantic County,” said Chairman Formica.  “He
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Dem chairman says Fauntleroy should resign if convicted

Atlantic City councilman Jeffree Fauntleroy II needs to resign if he's found guilty on domestic violence charges, the county Democratic chairman says. "I am deeply troubled by the charge brought against Councilman Fauntleroy. Domestic violence cannot and should not be tolerated under any circumstances, and it is incumbent on all of us to stand up for victims and their families. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, and this disturbing charge will go
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Spevak joining casino agency

Marshall Spevak, the president of the New Jersey Young Democrats and the chief of staff to Assemblymen Vince Mazzeo and John Armato, will join the New Jersey Casino Reinvestment Development Authority as the chief of staff. Spevak is expected to become deputy executive director when Matt Doherty succeeds Christopher Howard as executive director next month. Doherty, the former mayor of Belmar, joined CRDA in early March as deputy executive director.
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