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My Candidacy for Democratic County Chairman

by: vingopal

Tue Feb 14, 2012 at 11:43:45 AM EST



An endorsement letter, signed by a number of Monmouth County Democratic municipal chairs, mayors, council members and elected officials, former Freeholders, labor leaders and additional leaders follows this, belos the fold. - promoted by Rosi

BlueJersey Community:

I wanted to let you know I am seeking the soon-to- be vacant Monmouth County Demcoratic Party Chairmanship. Vic Scudiery has served our county party for 23 years with honor and integrity.

Our progressive principles unite us, not divide us. Our desire for an open political process strengthens us, not weakens us. Already we have filled over 75 vacant county committee seats in the past few weeks and we are just getting started!

Together, we will challenge Joe Kyrillos vote by vote in his home county and I will work tirelessly to make sure that happens.

Please urge those you know who live in Monmouth to   support our candidacy and join the fight. My list of endorsements are after the thread.

I look forward to standing with all of you in the years ahead.

Vin

Endorsement letter is below the fold.

vingopal :: My Candidacy for Democratic County Chairman
Endorsement letter:

Dear County Committee Member:

"With news that Monmouth County Democratic Party Chairman Victor Scudiery will retire in June, we fully endorse Vin Gopal as the next county chairman.

We believe that Vin, as County Chairman, will best carry on the work that Vic Scudiery started and will help lead our party toward Democratic victories across the county. While Vic's generosity and commitment can never be replaced, we know that the Monmouth County Democratic Party under Vin will emphasize a new vigor, fresh perspective and a bright future for all Democrats.

We are confident that Vin will provide the leadership we need because he has a proven record of fundraising, organizing, and party-building. Vin has hosted over thirty fundraisers for municipal and county candidates, helping to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars. Vin has also been the driving force in the formation of many new Democratic Clubs such as West Long Branch, Colts Neck, and Neptune City. Additionally, Vin has built alliances statewide that will move Monmouth County forward.

As a candidate for State Assembly this past year, Vin was the only Democratic legislative candidate from Monmouth County to win the endorsement of The Asbury Park Press. He was the highest vote-getter of any Democratic legislative candidate in Monmouth County this year. Vin has been there for every one of us and we are confident he will be an outstanding party chairman who will unite Democrats across this county.

Based on all of these reasons and many others, we are proud to stand with Vin Gopal today and we will stand with him in June at our convention. We all look forward to urging our respective county committee members to support Vin because he is the best person to lead our party."

Signed below.

DEMOCRATIC MUNICIPAL CHAIRS

Bill Shenton, Aberdeen
Amy Quinn, Asbury Park & County Dems Vice-Chair
Luis Pulido, Belmar
Ed Cicchi, Bradley Beach  
Rick Ambrosia, Colts Neck
Matt Cohen, Fair Haven
J.J. Mistretta, Freehold Township  
Rebecca Kane, Highlands
Andy Bace, Hazlet
Tony Orsini, Holmdel
Steve Morlino, Howell
Robert Napoli, Interlaken
John McCarthy, Keansburg
Bob Bergen, Keyport
Daniel J. O'Hern, Little Silver
Mike Ryan, Lake Como  
Gerry Ward, Manalapan
Florlee Wan, Matawan
Joe Caliendo, Middletown  
Jackie Dollive, Neptune City  
Jim Mowczan, Neptune
Janice Robbins, Ocean Township
Ed Zipprich, Red Bank
Ann Baker, Roosevelt
Dina Long, Sea Bright
Norma Rosenbloom, Shrewsbury Borough
Ed Nolan, Shrewsbury Township
Michael Lee, Tinton Falls
Ken Connors, Union Beach
Eric Brophy, Wall Township
Larry Shapiro, West Long Branch  

MAYORS, COUNCILMEMBERS & ELECTED OFFICIALS

Aberdeen Mayor Fred Tagliarini
Asbury Park Mayor Ed Johnson
Belmar Mayor Matthew Doherty
Bradley Beach Mayor Julie Schreck
Neptune Mayor Randy Bishop
Lake Como Mayor Mike Ryan
Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long
Roosevelt Mayor Beth Battel
Shrewsbury Mayor Ed Nolan
Spring Lake Mayor Jennifer Naughton
Aberdeen Deputy Mayor Margaret Montone
Asbury Park Deputy Mayor John Loffredo
Neptune Deputy Mayor Eric Houghtaling
Neptune Committeeman Kevin McMillan
Aberdeen Councilman Greg Cannon
Atlantic Highlands Councilman Roy Dellosso
Freehold Borough Council President George Schnurr
Hazlet Committeeman Joe Belasco
Highlands Councilman Chris Francy
Highlands Councilwoman Rebecca Kane
Highlands Councilman Kevin Redmond
Holmdel Committeeman Larry Fink
Interlaken Councilman Robert Napoli
Keyport Council President Christian Bolte
Keyport Councilman Kenneth McPeek
Keyport Councilman Joe Sheridan
Keyport Councilwoman Joy-Michele Tomczak
Little Silver Councilman Daniel J. O'Hern
Red Bank Council President Art Murphy
Red Bank Councilman Ed Zipprich
Red Bank Councilwoman Kathy Horgan
Red Bank Councilwoman Juanita Lewis
Red Bank Councilwoman Sharon Lee
Spring Lake Councilwoman Janice Venables
Spring Lake Councilwoman Priscilla Reilly
Spring Lake Councilman Bob Drasheff
Lake Como Councilwoman  Marni McFadden-Lee
Lake Como Councilwoman  Patricia Tzibrouk
Mike Beson, Democratic Leader

FORMER FREEHOLDERS

Former Monmouth County Freeholder Amy Mallet
Former Monmouth County Freeholder John D'Amico
Former Monmouth County Freeholder John Villapiano

LABOR LEADERS

Monmouth Ocean AFL-CIO CLC - Official Unanimous Endorsement
Wyatt Earp
Mike Ryan
Pete Geronimo
Chuddy Whalen
Joe Caliendo

ADDITIONAL ENDORSEMENTS

"As Democratic leaders in Red Bank, we proudly support Vin Gopal as the next county Democratic Chairman. Vin has supported Democrats in Red Bank for years, helping us raise money and helping us organize our campaigns. He would make an outstanding chairman and we plan to inform the Red Bank delegation about our support."

Red Bank Democratic Party Municipal Chairman & Councilman Ed Zipprich
Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna
Red Bank Council President Art Murphy
Red Bank Councilwoman Kathy Horgan
Red Bank Councilwoman Juanita Lewis
Red Bank Councilwoman Sharon Lee
Red Bank Democrats Vice Chairwoman Lauren Niccosia
Red Bank Democratic Club President Barbara Boas
Red Bank Democratic Club Secretary Deborah Marks

"As Democratic leaders in Middletown, Monmouth County's largest municipality, we proudly support Vin Gopal as the next county Democratic Chairman. Vin has supported Middletown for years, helping to raise money for our municipal candidates and helping the party any way he can. We will urge the 92 member Middletown delegation to support Vin Gopal this June for county chairman."

Joe Caliendo, Middletown Democratic Party Municipal Chairman
Sean F. Byrnes, Former Middletown Township Committeeman (2008-2011)
Marilyn Tuohy, Middletown Democratic Party Vice-Chairwoman
Marilyn Maguire, State Committeewoman
Don Watson, Middletown Democratic Club President
John Amberg, Middletown Democratic Party
Marilyn Michaels, Middletown Democratic Party
Linda Baum, Middletown Democratic Party
James Grenafege, Democratic Nominee for Middletown Township (2011)
Mary Mahoney, Democratic Nominee for Middletown Township (2010)
Mike Morris, Middletown Democratic Party

"The Manalapan Democrats join Chairman Gerry Ward in fully endorsing Vin Gopal for County Democratic Chairman. As 3 former Democratic Mayors, we give Vin our 100% support and we know he will work hard to help Democrats win across Western Monmouth."

Former Manalapan Mayor Michelle Roth
Former Manalapan Mayor Beth Ward
Former Manalapan Mayor Drew Shapiro

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Good luck to you, Vin! (4.00 / 1)
I'm not in Monmouth County, but I have a few friends there.  I've heard nothing but good words about you.  All the best with your campaign.

Good luck to you (4.00 / 1)
If I was a county committee woman or municipal chair, I'd support you.

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