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Year in review: January 2015

JANUARY

In Atlantic Highlands, an ongoing rift within the local GOP became public when Republican Councilman Lou Fligor nominated Democrat Roy Dellosso to be Council President, catching Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, who was on hand to swear in Republicans Jack Archibald and Peter Doyle in to their new council terms, off guard.

Archibald and Fligor went on to a primary fight to replace retiring Mayor Fred Rast at the GOP standard bearer. Archibald beat Fligor in June but lost badly to Democrat  in November Rhonda “Randi” Le Grice and turned over control of the borough’s government to the Democrats.

Mike Halfacre started the year taking the Polar Bare Plunge in Asbury Park and ended the year with two new jobs.

M. Claire French announced her retirement as Monmouth County Clerk after two decades of distinguished service.

Governor Chris Christie used former Governor Jim McGreevey’s ethics to justify accepting private plane trips and NFL playoff tickets from Dallas Cowboy owner Jerry Jones.

The Christie Administration proposed tighter security regulations on gun retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers.

Vin Gopal started a blog

Neptune Township political mastermind Jim Granelli wrote a column on anonymity, integrity and political attacks.  Granelli’s conclusion: “truth always prevails.”

Frank LaRocca became a judge.

Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini introduced legislation that would ban adult incest.

Christie appointed an emergency manager for Atlantic City.

Snowmageddon was canceled but the Christie-de Blasio travel ban wasn’t.

Freeholder John P. Curley issued a yellow snow warning.

Donna and Ricky Marter were charged with insurance fraud.

Brookdale Community College increased tuition 3.4%

The year in review: 2015

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Posted: December 25th, 2015 | Author: | Filed under: Monmouth County News | Tags: | 1 Comment »

One Comment on “Year in review: January 2015”

  1. We are very good said at 4:28 pm on December 26th, 2015:

    at the divide- and- conquer thing: another Rep town falls because of infighting. Lack of leadership and teamwork, personal gripes, and self- interests will get ya every time- too bad ..