Ocean Archives

Ocean Democrats set to replace county commissioner candidate

September 9, 2021 9:54 am

Ocean County Democrats are expected to certify the selection of political newcomer Catherine Paura as their new candidate for county commissioner. She will replace Rita Kopacz, who won the Democratic primary but withdrew from the race on August 22. The...

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,...

With Lakewood’s exploding population, 30th district must shed about 38,000 people

August 12, 2021 2:34 pmAugust 12, 2021 3:02 pm

The population of Lakewood jumped by 45.6% over the last ten years, with the Ocean County township jumping Edison and Woodbridge to become the fifth largest municipality in the state. That puts the new population of the 30th legislative district...

Kim smacks Toms River candidates for anti-Semitic statements

July 27, 2021 6:06 pmJuly 27, 2021 11:36 pm

Rep. Andy Kim (D-Moorestown) has called out a Republican councilman from Toms River for a dog whistle campaign mailer that depicted a fur hat worn by an Orthodox Jew that some view as a bid to blame overdevelopment on the...

Rodrick gets nod, Maruca ousted amid split wins in Toms River Republican primary

June 8, 2021 10:56 pmJune 9, 2021 7:05 am

Toms River Ward 2 Councilman Dan Rodrick won re-election in an off-the-line bid in Toms River, but only one other member of his Council slate cleared Tuesday’s Republican primary. Justin Lamb defeated Councilwoman Maria Maruca in Ward 1, 1,207-1,023. Maruca...

Quinn, Crea defeat challengers for Ocean Commission

June 8, 2021 9:38 pm

Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn and former Little Egg Harbor Mayor Bobbi Jo Crea defeated former Brick Councilman Michael Thulen Sr. and Kenneth Seda Tuesday. The victors went into the race with the support of the Ocean County Republican Committee...

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...