Includes stunning widespread support from every current Republican New Jersey legislator for the 4th District; and every Monmouth, Ocean elected county commissioner
Toms River –Rep. Chris Smith released the names of dozens of state and local elected officials in Monmouth and Ocean Counties in support of his reelection.
“Congressman Chris Smith understands the needs of our communities and works tirelessly for us in Washington…there is no better partner to advocate for us on a national level,” they agreed.
The group of community leaders includes every elected Republican state legislator representing a portion of the Fourth District, in addition to the entire governing bodies of both Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Supporters include the county sheriffs, clerks, and mayors and council members from across the district.
Among the reasons cited for their support, many of the officeholders noted Smith’s opposition to “defunding the police” and his cosponsorship of legislation to block federal funds from districts that teach critical race theory and give parents access to their child’s curriculum. Others pointed to his leadership in the effort to save Navy Lakehurst and secure national security missions at the Joint Base, his efforts to establish a VA health clinic in Ocean County, and his help in rebuilding and preserving the Jersey Shore in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
“I am extremely grateful for the continued support of such tremendous leaders and partners at the state, county and local levels,” said Smith. “We have worked together on issues of critical importance to our towns and constituents. Because of their tenacity, vision and commitment Monmouth and Ocean Counties—the Jersey Shore—remains a great place to live and work.”
The local officials join several other organizations–including the New Jersey State Troopers Fraternal Association, New Jersey Right to Life, the Family Research Council, the Susan B. Anthony List, National Right to Life, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and the top leaders in the House of Representatives–in supporting Congressman Smith in his June 7 primary election.
The elected officials who have endorsed Smith include:
NEW JERSEY STATE SENATORS
Senator Chris Connors, 9th District
Senator Jim Holzapfel, 10th District
Senator Declan O’Scanlon, 13th District
Senator Robert Singer, 30th District
Senator Sam Thompson, 12th District
NEW JERSEY STATE ASSEMBLY
Assemblyman John Catalano, 10th District
Assemblyman Robert Clifton, 12th District
Assemblyman Ron Dancer, 12th District
Assemblywoman Kimberly D. Eulner, 11th District
Assemblywoman Victoria Flynn, 13th District
Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove, 9th District
Assemblyman Sean Kean, 30th District
Assemblyman Greg McGuckin, 10th District
Assemblywoman Marilyn Piperno, 11th District
Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, 9th District
Assemblyman Gerry Scharfenberger, 13th District
Assemblyman Ned Thomson, 30th District
COUNTY OFFICIALS
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden
Ocean County Sheriff Mike Mastronardy
Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon
Ocean County Clerk Scott Colabella
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Monmouth County Commissioner Dir. Tom Arnone
Monmouth County Commissioner Lillian Burry
Ocean County Commissioner Bobbi Jo Crea
Monmouth County Commissioner Nick DiRocco
Ocean County Commissioner Ginny Haines
Ocean County Commissioner Dir. Jack Kelly
Monmouth County Commissioner Sue Kiley
Monmouth County Commissioner Ross Licitra
Ocean County Commissioner Gary Quinn
Ocean County Commissioner Joe Vicari
MAYORS
Bay Head Mayor Bill Curtis
Beachwood Mayor Ronald F. Roma Jr
Belmar Mayor Mark Walsifer
Berkeley Mayor Carmen Amato
Brielle Mayor Thomas “Tucker” Nicol
Colts Neck Mayor J.P. Bartolomeo
Farmingdale Mayor Jim Daley
Freehold Township Mayor Maureen Fasano
Howell Former Mayor Joe DiBella
Island Heights Mayor Steven Doyle
Jackson Mayor Mike Reina
Lacey Mayor Mark Dykoff
Lakehurst Mayor Harry Robbins
Lakewood Deputy Mayor Menashe Miller
Lavallette Mayor Walter LaCicero
Manchester Mayor Robert Hudak
Mantoloking Mayor Lawrence White
Middletown Mayor Tony Perry
Plumsted Mayor Robert Bowen
Point Pleasant Beach Mayor Paul Kanitra
Point Pleasant Boro Mayor Bob Sabosik
Seaside Heights Mayor Tony Vaz
Seaside Park Mayor John Peterson
Shrewsbury Boro Mayor Erik Anderson
Spring Lake Heights Mayor Chris Campion
Toms River Mayor Mo Hill
Wall Mayor Kevin Orender
COUNCIL MEMBERS
Brick Councilman Perry Albanese
Eatontown Council President Kevin Gonzalez
Freehold Committeeman Anthony Ammiano
Lakewood Committeeman Albert Akerman
Manasquan Council President Brian Holly
Ocean Township Councilman Robert Acerra
Pine Beach Council President Barry Wieck
Sea Girt Councilman Alan Zakin
Spring Lake Councilman David Frost
