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Skudera Will Not Seek Another Term As Mayor Of Tinton Falls

mikeskuderaTinton Falls Mayor Michael Skudera last evening announced that he will not seek a second term.

Elected to the borough council in 2005 and mayor in 2009, Skudera told supporters via email that after almost a decade of service he looks forward to what life brings next.

Skudera wrote of his team’s accomplishments and endorsed Jerry Turning to be his successor.

“When I took office as Mayor four years ago, the Borough was experiencing sharp tax increases of over 10% per year and its surplus was depleted. Now, despite a difficult economic climate, taxes have been contained to about 2% per year and match the rate of inflation. Spending has been significantly reduced; in fact this year’s budget is lower than last year’s budget.

We have improved the Borough’s aging infrastructure that was neglected for decades.  We have repaved and reconstructed miles of roadway, installed new sidewalks, and improved long neglected storm and waste-water facilities.  We improved the Borough’s credit rating, significantly reduced borrowing costs, and paid of debt before its maturity date to save taxpayers money.

In the past, economic growth was just assumed, now it’s actively pursued, encouraged and taking place.  In the last four years, we have brought one of the Northeast’s largest solar farms to Tinton Falls while also quickly advancing the redevelopment of Fort Monmouth, bringing not only millions in capital investments to Tinton Falls, but also high paying jobs.  We have utilized technology more than ever before to improve efficiencies, productivity, and to better communicate with the public.

While doing all of this, we have managed to preserve more open space than ever before to enhance our quality of life. We did this by spending less per acre, which allowed us to reduce the Borough’s open space tax.

Finally, Tinton Falls needs a leader who will continue the work we have all begun. That is why Jerry Turning will be running for Mayor. Jerry has served our community as the head of my administration and we have worked very closely together over the years. My record of accomplishments is also Jerry’s record of accomplishments.  Running with Jerry in the November election is veteran Councilman Scott Larkin and Zoning Board of Adjustment member John Roche, who I know will continue to serve the Borough well.”

Tinton Falls holds non-partisan elections in November.

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Posted: August 7th, 2013 | Author: | Filed under: 2013 Predictions, Tinton Falls | Tags: , , , | 5 Comments »

5 Comments on “Skudera Will Not Seek Another Term As Mayor Of Tinton Falls”

  1. Doesn't Make Sense said at 6:23 am on August 7th, 2013:

    Gerry Turning–the current business administrator–is the retired police chief of the town. Wouldn’t running for mayor–a part time job–be a big reduction in pay?

  2. Police and fire pensions said at 7:13 am on August 7th, 2013:

    among the best. How much does mayor pay there? Am sure he’ll be fine..

  3. Michael Laffey said at 7:44 am on August 7th, 2013:

    Gerry Turning is a long time resident of Tinton Falls who is retired from the Police Department. As I recall the Mayors job only pays about 4 grand a year but I suspect Gerry does not care about the salary. Gerry really loves Tinton Falls and I am sure he will do a great job as Mayor.

  4. Brennan Huff said at 10:11 am on August 7th, 2013:

    Are Skudera and Turner Republicans or Democrats? That’s not snark, I know nothing about politics in Tinton Falls.

  5. Skudera's said at 9:46 pm on August 7th, 2013:

    basically an R, don’t know about the other gentleman, but our voting records are public records.. of course, they are “non-partisan,” but we do like to run folks of a more conservative philosophy as locals, since that’s really the biggest tax bite..