Friday, October 28, 2011


Garwood's Democratic Council Members Fight to Hold their Seats


Todisco and Petruzelli
Garwood's youngest elected official, 22 year old Democrat Sara Todisco, is on the ballot come election day. She filled the seat vacated by former Democratic Councilman Jonathan Linken 8 months ago. Sitting councilman Lou Petruzelli is also up for re-election, another Democratic seat that is up for grabs. Garwood voters are being asked to pick two candidates in November. It's an important election for local Democrats who need a win to retain a viable presence in the Borough Council. If both Todisco and Petruzelli loose only 1 council member would be left representing the Democratic party. Two local Republicans Carol Kearney and Steven Blaufeder hope to keep the GOP winning streak rolling in Garwood.


Garwood voted purple in 2009 picking 1 Republican and 1 Democratic candidate for Council. But, in 2010 Republicans swept the polls. Last year Republican Councilmen Victor DeFilippo and James Mathieu trounced their Democratic rivals. Republican Mayor Quattrocchi also unseated Democratic Mayor McCarthy. Polls open up at 6am and stay open until 8pm on November 8th. If you have trouble voting or have questions contact the Union County Board of Elections: 908-527-4121.


DEMOCRATS FOR COUNCIL:
(D) Louis Petruzzelli
(D) Sara Todisco


REPUBLICANS FOR COUNCIL:
(R) Carol Kearney
(R) Steven Blaufeder


GARWOOD COUNCIL MAKEUP
Dem Seats: 3
In Play: 2
Rep Seats: 3

2 comments:

  1. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    hmmmm, with this posting, your bias is definitely showing.

    BTW-The last post section should read correctly:

    Garwood Council Makeup

    Dem seats: 3 (2 in play)

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  2. jmOctober 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Thank you. I corrected the makeup count.

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