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Pro-Buono Gopal says he didn’t snub mayors with gubernatorial endorsements

By Art Gallagher

Monmouth County Democratic Charman Vin Gopal took issue with MoreMonmouthMusings’ assertion yesterday that Mayors Jon Hornik, Pat Menna and Matt Doherty were “noticeably absent” from the the Party’s announcement that they were endorsing State Senator Barbara Buono for the Democratic nomination for Governor.

“To suggest that our Mayors at at odds with the Party is not accurate,” said Gopal, ” I did not poll all 200 Democratic elected officials and chairs in Monmouth County to announce this endorsement.  As our announcement made clear, the endorsement was made by the Party Executive Committee, most of the Municipal Chairs and members of our advisory committees.”

The names of those who joined Gopal in endorsing Buono can be found by clicking the link below.

DEMOCRATIC PARTY MUNICIPAL CHAIRS
Aberdeen Municipal Chairman Greg Cannon
Allentown Municipal Chairwoman Alice Lloyd
Asbury Park Municipal Chairman Giuseppe ‘Joe’ Grillo
Atlantic Highlands Municipal Chairman
Belmar Municipal Chairman Luis Pulido
Bradley Beach Mayor Julie Shreck
Brielle Municipal Chairman John Pirnat
Colts Neck Municipal Chairman Jerry Ceres
Eatontown Municipal Chairman Carl Sohl
Fair Haven Municipal Chairman Matt Cohen
Farmingdale Municipal Chairman Jan Zientek
Freehold Township Chairwoman JJ Mistretta
Hazlet Municipal Chairman Andy Bace
Highlands Councilwoman Becky Kane
Holmdel Municipal Chairman Tony Orsini
Howell Municipal Chairman Steve Morlino
Keansburg Municipal Chairman John McCarthy
Keyport Councilwoman Joy Tomczak
Lake Como Municipal Chairman Mike Ryan
Little Silver Municipal Leader Allison Make
Manalapan Municipal Chairman Gerry Ward
Matawan Municipal Chairwoman Adele Sammarco
Millstone Municipal Chairman Brian Dorf
Middletown Municipal Chairman Don Watson
Neptune Municipal Chairman Jim Mowczan
Oceanport Municipal Chairman Randy Wolf
Ocean Township Municipal Chairwoman Janice Robins
Red Bank Municipal Chairman Ed Zipprich
Roosevelt Municipal Chairwoman Ann Baker
Rumson Municipal Chairman Michael Steinhorn
Sea Girt Municipal Chairwoman Altha Morton
Shrewsbury Municipal Chairwoman Norma Rosenbloom
Spring Lake Municipal Chairman Tom Byrne
Spring Lake Heights Chairwoman Fran Enright
Union Beach Municipal Chairman Ken Connors
Upper Freehold Municipal Chairwoman Debbie Henderson
Wall Township Municipal Chairman Eric Brophy

Monmouth County Freeholder John D’Amico
Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet
Former Monmouth County Surrogate Patricia Bennett

OUTREACH COMMITTEE:
Asbury Park Deputy Mayor John Loffredo
Asbury Park Councilwoman Sue Henderson
Hazlet Mayor Joe Belasco
Highlands Councilman Christopher Francy
Keyport Councilwoman Joy Tomczak
Middletown Democrats Executive Board Member Mike Morris
Lake Como Mayor Mike Ryan
Neptune Township Committeeman Randy Bishop
Ocean Township Young Democrats Executive Board Donald Yacavone
Red Bank Councilwoman Kathy Horgan
Roosevelt Borough Mayor Beth Battel
Farmingdale Borough Councilwoman Carly Immen
Former Manalapan Mayor Michelle Roth

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Posted: January 16th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: 2013 Gubernatorial Politics, Barbara Buono, Monmouth Democrats, Vin Gopal | Tags: , , , , , | 6 Comments »

6 Comments on “Pro-Buono Gopal says he didn’t snub mayors with gubernatorial endorsements”

  1. Vin Who? said at 5:59 pm on January 16th, 2013:

    Art, you keep writing about this “Vin Gopal” as if he exists in a relevant political way.

    He has never won an election, as candidate, chair or bag man.

  2. Bob English said at 6:26 pm on January 16th, 2013:

    Mr. Gopal received overwhelming support in his bid to become the County Chair. His past success at fund raising and organizing make him ideal for the position.

    Mr. Gopal also owns and opperates several businesses. Maybe its just me, but I kind of like the idea of a County Chair that is not dependent on public money to make a living.

  3. And "Vin Who" said at 7:46 pm on January 16th, 2013:

    Will not win an election this year either.

    Overwhelming support amongst the Democrat hacks in Monmouth County Bob?

    That’s nothing to crow about.

  4. Bob English said at 9:41 pm on January 16th, 2013:

    The County is heavily Republican and when the R’s field good candidates its going to be tough sledding for the D’s. (Even Romney won MC while Obama wipped up the floor with him as far as the entire state goes.)

    Than again as Mr. Gopal pointed out, the D’s where 8-0 at the local level versus the R’s this past November. Not a bad idea to wait and see who the candidates are in 2013 before either side declares victory.

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