Charter Study Commission News Today

Red Bank Mayor Billy Portman and his slate of council candidates appear to have won full control, ousting the faction that previously ran the council.

RED BANK: Officials turn attention to special election in May, mulling early-voting weekend option, with cost concerns aired.

Mr. Kidd and his wife, Jean, were heavily involved in Montclair as community leaders and volunteers, so much so that in 2014 they were honored with a proclamation by the Montclair Township Council.

Follow our live blog for news throughout Election Day and race results as they come in.

Voters can expect another election in May, as the town voted to change its form of government and drop partisan elections.

An upcoming debate could be the last debate between Republican and Democratic candidates in Red Bank.

Holmdel voters will decide July 26 whether to drop partisan elections and vote for the mayor themselves.

Michael Ballard and Billy Portman are seeking the Democratic nomination for Red Bank mayor, in a town where Democrats dominate but have split.

Red Bank Democratic primary voters will get a chance to watch a Zoom debate between mayoral rivals Michael Ballard and Billy Portman.

The Holmdel Charter Study Commission submitted a report with recommendations that could change how local elections and township government operate.