Monmouth County Freeholder Candidates Vie for Office
Republican incumbents John P. Curley and Serena DiMaso face Democrats William Shea and Kevin Lavan
The incumbents touted cost-saving measures and corruption-fighting, while the challengers appealed for political diversity during a debate among the Monmouth County freeholder candidates. The Monmouth County League of Women Voters hosted a forum at Monmouth County Library Headquarters in Manalapan on Wednesday featuring all four candidates seeking slots on the freeholder board. Two seats on the all-Republican county board of five are up for grabs in the November election: a three-year, full term spot currently held by Freeholder Director John P. Curley and a one-year, unexpired term for a seat held by Freeholder Serena DiMaso. Democrat William Shea of Howell is challenging Curley, a former Red Bank councilman who currently resides in …
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JosephGhabourLaw
10:32 am on Monday, October 22, 2012
A big "thank you" to League of Women Voters for holding this event. When doing one's duty as citizen to vote, being informed is key. Debates such as this let us know where the candidates stand, by having them answer questions in an unscripted, neutral setting. more ›