Thursday, November 8, 2012
Regina Discenza congratulates the incumbent winners
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
My sincerest thanks to the 4,576 people in Lacey Township that voted for me in the recent school board election. Congratulations to the incumbent winners. But the real thanks go out to all the power people. To all those electrical workers from here, there and everywhere that have come rushing to help get the lights back on in New Jersey- THANK YOU to all 11,000 of you. Our family hasn't left town much since the storm but it was heartwarming to see the power truck convoys coming in from out of state in the days after the storm. We are so grateful for all the help- Union or non union!! In time of disaster, ALL help is welcome! To the folks with chain saws clearing trees working round the clock- God Bless you all. May the Jersey Shore recover…
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Re-elected incumbents express thanks to constituents
Although distracted by the impact of Hurricane Sandy on the township, Lacey’s incumbents, who retained all contested seats, expressed thanks to their supporters following Election Day. “I’m very proud,” said Mayor Mark Dykoff. Dykoff and Committeeman Gary Quinn each earned three-year terms after fending off a challenge from Democratic newcomer Shawn Judson. Quinn picked up 7,783 votes or 39 percent while Dykoff received 7,568 votes or 38 percent of the votes. Judson got 4,389 votes or 22 percent. “It didn’t even feel like we had an election,” Dykoff said. Dykoff has been busy dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, he said. “That’s really our concern. I really haven’t had the time to think about (elections). I’m honored that the …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Quinn and Dykoff to continue service on governing body; Tirella and Schubiger to stay on school board
Lacey incumbents retained all contested seats Tuesday, according to unofficial election results provided by Office of the Ocean County Clerk. Committeeman Gary Quinn and Mayor Mark Dykoff each earned three-year terms after fending off a challenge from Democratic newcomer Shawn Judson. Quinn picked up 7,783 votes or 39 percent while Dykoff received 7,568 votes or 38 percent of the votes. Judson got 4,389 votes or 22 percent. Voters elected current school board Vice President Eric Schubiger and incumbent Maureen Tirella to new terms on the Board of Education in a close race over resident Regina Discenza. Schubiger picked up 5,602 votes or 37 percent and Tirella got 4,820 votes or 32 percent. Discenza, who has been on the ballot for at least…
Those voting in District 3 and 18 at Murray Grove were relocated to the Lanoka Harbor First Aid Building
Polling places seem to be busy regardless of the complications Hurricane Sandy may have caused in Lacey Township. Polls are running smoothly and are “extremely busy with heavy turnout,” Township Administrator and Municipal Clerk Veronica Laureigh said. Those voting in District 3 and 18 at Murray Grove were relocated to the Lanoka Harbor First Aid building on Manchester Avenue due to problems related to the storm but it’s unclear whether the change has had any sort of impact. Denise Field was originally supposed to vote at Murray Grove and said the change did not affect her. Fortunately, she was notified of the change today on Lacey Patch’s Facebook page. “I’m concerned for the elderly. They were confused,” Field said of the polling change…
State has given its electoral votes to a Democrat in the last five elections.
If history is any indication, Barack Obama should have no problem winning New Jersey's 14 electoral votes in his quest for re-election on Tuesday. In the past four presidential elections, the Republican candidate has never been within 240,000 votes, and only once did a candidate get within 500,000 of his Democratic opponent. A look at statistics kept by the state shows that in the last four elections, incumbent president George W. Bush was the closest at picking up the NJ's nod, still losing to John Kerry by more than 240,000 votes. The biggest winner among the Democratic candidates in that span was incumbent Barack Obama, who won the state by more than 600,000 votes in 2008. The closest vote in 20 years came in 1992, when Bill Clinton …
Monday, November 5, 2012
Both parties also approve of governor's level of support for those more affected by Sandy.
Republicans will be mostly likely to benefit from a down voter turnout Tuesday in the aftermath of superstorm Sandy, New Jersey political insiders believe. According to a Patch poll of state elected officials and party insiders, 15 of 22 Republican respondents believe voter turnout will be down slightly from where it would have been otherwise. Of 27 Democratic respondents, 26 expect there will be either a slight or sharp decline in turnout. "The areas likely to remain without power by Tuesday are predominantly smaller, suburban and rural communities that are typically Republican bases," one Republican respondent said. "Power restoration to urban areas, with higher Democratic concentration, seems to have been prioritized," the respondent …
The greatest challenge facing the school district is providing high quality education at an affordable cost, incumbent Eric Schubiger says
As Election Day nears, Lacey Patch is profiling the candidates for the Board of Education and township Committee. This is the final profile before elections. Return to Lacey Patch later for an Election guide. Candidate Name: Eric Schubiger Age: 39 Address: 1513 Daytona Road, Forked River Occupation: Assistant Township Manager in East Windsor Township Marital Status: Married with three children. Eric Schubiger, a former Lacey Township student, is seeking re-election to the school board. After starting his first term in 2003 to help serve his very own school district, the board vice president hopes to continue his work. “I am seeking re-election because the constantly changing requirements and expectations of school districts calls for …
Friday, November 2, 2012
Weekend hours will be offered at the County Clerks office
The aftermath of Hurricane Sandy will not hinder Election Day as Lacey’s polling places will be open on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Weekend hours will be held to accommodate those residents who are struggling to recover from the storm. To vote absentee, go to the County Clerks Office. Registered voters can request a Vote by Mail ballot on the first floor of the Administration Building, Room 116 from Wednesday, Oct. 31 thru Friday Nov. 2 from 8 am to 9 pm. On Saturday Nov. 3 and Sunday Nov. 4 ballots will be available from 9 am to 4 pm. The ballot can be submitted at the Ocean County Administration Building, 101 Hooper Ave, Room 116 - First Floor, Toms River. Call 732-929-2018 or 732-929-2153 for more information. A second …
A New Jersey governor's office directive issued Thursday makes it easier for voters to cast last-minute ballots this year.
In an effort to accommodate NJ voters affected by Hurricane Sandy, the governor's office issued a directive Thursday evening easing voting restrictions and ordering election offices to remain open through the weekend. Per Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno's directive, the state has extended the deadline for mail-in ballot applications -- normally due no later than one week before election day -- to close of business Friday, to make voting more accessible. Additionally, the state has ordered that county clerks and all election offices remain open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Friday, Nov. 2 until Monday, Nov. 5 to accommodate early in-person voting. By law, voters may apply for and submit in person a mail-in ballot at their county clerk's office …
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Poll information and directions on how to use the machines
Do you get voters anxiety? Entering a voter’s booth can be stressful with all the buttons, names and confusing questions — especially in an election when you’ll be voting for president, congress, senate, freeholders, local committee and school board. Lacey Township gets many first-time voters when there is a presidential election, Township Administrator and Municipal Clerk said. To help those first time voters and others who need to brush up on their voting skills, we put together a basic guide on how to vote. For a quick “How To,” watch the video attached to this story. For a Lacey Township Voting District Map, see the PDF attached to the story. You can also use the state's online polling place search tool to find the correct polling …
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