Monmouth commissioners want part of marijuana legislation repealed
Monmouth commissioners want part of marijuana legislation repealed
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is calling on state officials to repeal legislation that became law less than a month ago.
Specifically, the county’s governing body wants S-3454, which was passed in the state Assembly and Senate and signed into law by Gov. Phil Murphy, to come off the books.
The new law was a topic of discussion and action during the March 11 meeting of the county commissioners. The meeting was conducted in a remote manner during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Kiley, Beson to seek nominations to run for county commissioner
Kiley, Beson to seek nominations to run for county commissioner
Republican Sue Kiley of Hazlet and Democrat Mike Beson of Ocean Township have announced their intention to run for a three-year term on the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners this year.
There are five members of the board (formerly the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders; the name changed in January). All five commissioners are elected at large by voters in the county’s 53 municipalities.
Republicans hold a 5-0 majority on the board.
Kiley, who is serving the final year of her first three-year term on the board, and Beson issued press releases which state they will seek the nomination of their respective political party at conventions to be held in March.
Monmouth County commissioners introduce $453M budget for 2021
Monmouth County commissioners introduce $453M budget for 2021
The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has introduced a $453 million budget to fund the operation of the county in 2021.
The budget was introduced during a meeting on Feb. 11. Commissioners Ross Licitra, Nick DiRocco, Lillian Burry, Deputy Director Susan Kiley and Director Thomas Arnone voted “yes” on a motion to introduce the budget.
A public hearing on the budget will be held at the Monmouth County Hall of Records, Freehold Borough, at 2 p.m. March 11. At that time, comments on the budget may be presented by taxpayers or other interested persons.