Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders
The Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders is a body of nine people that govern Atlantic County, New Jersey alongside the county executive. The members of the board are referred to as freeholders.
Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
|---|---|
| Leadership | |
Chairwoman | Amy Gatto (R) |
Vice Chairwoman | Maureen Kern (R) |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 9 |
Length of term | 3 years |
| Website | |
| Atlantic County Board of Chosen Freeholders | |
Background
The members of the board are elected in two different ways. Five of the members are elected from popular vote through districts. The last four are elected from an at-large popular vote. Atlantic County adopted the executive form of government.[1] The freeholders create the laws of the county.
Districts
2nd District
Townships:
Atlantic City, Egg Harbor, Linwood, Long Port, Margate, Northfield, Somers Point, Ventnor.
5th District
Townships:
Buena Borough, Buena Township, COrbin City, Egg Harbor City, Estell Manor, Folsom Borough, Hamilton Township, Hammonton, Mullica Township, Weymouth.
Party affiliation
| Affiliation | Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Republican Party | 6 | |
| Democratic Party | 3 | |
| Total | 9 | |
Freeholders
| Name | Party | Assumed Office | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Dase | Republican | 2008 | 4th |
| Frank Formica | Republican | 2010 | At-Large |
| James Bertino | Republican | 2011 | 5th |
| John Risley | Republican | 2012 | At-Large |
| Ernest Coursey | Democrat | 2014 | 1st |
| Maureen Kern | Republican | 2016 | 2nd |
| Amy Gatto | Republican | 2017 | At-Large |
| Ashley Bennett | Democrat | 2018 | 3rd |
| Caren L. Fitzpatrick | Democrat | 2018 | At-Large |
References
- "Board of Chosen Freeholders". atlantic-county.org. Retrieved January 27, 2019.
- "Atlantic County District Map". atlantic-county.org. Retrieved January 27, 2019.