Mayor of Asbury Park, New Jersey

Political office in the United States

Asbury Park, New Jersey incorporated as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 26, 1874, from portions of Ocean Township. The borough was reincorporated on February 28, 1893. Asbury Park was incorporated as a city, its current type of government, as of March 25, 1897.[1] The city has seen various changes in its form of government. It had directly elected mayors under its first two forms of government beginning in 1874. In 1915, the city adopted mayor-council form of government with a commission. It reorganized under the 1923 Municipal Manager Law in that year. In 2011, it became mayor-council.[2]

## Mayors

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| John Moor  | 2014–2018
2018–  |  | Elected mayor in November 2014 after the electorate voted to change the form of government with the direct election of the mayor[3][4][5]
| Myra Campbell | 2013–2014  |  | First African-American female mayor. Won appointment in July 2013 in a 3-2 City Council vote despite being the 2nd place vote getter breaking tradition.[6][7]
| Ed Johnson | 2009–2013  |  | 5th African-American mayor. Served three terms on Asbury Park City Council. Appointed to vacancy as City Councilman in 2005, Elected City Councilman in 2005 and reelected in 2009. Appointed to Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Board in 1998. Served as Chairman of Urban Enterprise Zone Board 1999 - 2004 rebuilding the board of directors and Asbury Park UEZ Operations. Served as Mayor during the historic start of the ongoing city-wide redevelopment of Asbury Park. Created the Springwood Avenue Advisory Committee (SAAC) and served as SAAC Chairman which developed on-going Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan recognized by 2008 Planning Merit Award for the Amended Springwood Avenue Redevelopment Plan and the 2008 Achievement in Planning Award from the New Jersey Planning Officials for community-based planning. Founded the Transportation Station Subcommittee charged with the repairs and upgrades to the Asbury Park Transportation Center bolstering commuter and tourism rail service to the city. Oversaw preparation and reconstruction of the city during August 2011 Earthquake, 2011 Hurricane Irene and 2012 Superstorm Sandy. Developed Sister City Exchange Program with Casalgrande, Italy hosting Mayor Andrea Rossi in Asbury Park and leading a City delegation to Italy in 2012. Honored with Presidential visit to the city by President Barack Obama in May 2013. Retired as Mayor on June 30, 2019. Entered private life as president and Founder of Ed Johnson AP International civic engagement consulting firm. Continues public service as Honorary Member and Ambassador of the Global Parliament of Mayors.[8]
| Kevin G. Sanders | 2001–2005
2005–2009  |  | 4th African-American mayor[9][10][11][12]
| Kenneth E. Saunders Sr.
(born 17 August 1944)  | 1997–2001  |  | 3rd African-American mayor.[13] Kenneth "Butch" Saunders was first elected to the City Council in 1996 to fill an unexpired term.[14][12][15]
| Carl Williams Jr.  | 1996–1997  |  | 2nd African-American mayor[16]
| Patricia Candiano  | 1994–1996  |  | First woman mayor of Asbury Park[17] Named mayor in March 1994 after prior mayor resigned after being charge with cocaine possession.[17] Lost a recall election in February 1996.[18]
| Dennis M. Buckley  | 1993–1994  |  | Resigned in March 1994 after being charged with cocaine possession[17]
| Thomas S. Smith
(1917–2002)  | 1989–1993  | Republican | First African-American mayor. Served on the Asbury Park Council from 1985 to 1989 and was Asbury Park Police Chief from 1968 to 1979[19]
| Frank Fiorentino  | 1985–1989  |  |
| Ray Kramer
(August 20, 1918 – August 27, 1992)  | 1973–1977
1977–1981
1981–1985  | Democrat | In 1969, Raymond Paul Kramer was elected to the City Council of Asbury Park,[20] the first person of Jewish descent to serve on the City Council.[21] In May 1973, he was elected by the City Council as mayor.[22][23] Elected to the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in 1974. Ray Kramer was chosen as Director of the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders in April 1976 to succeed Philip N. Gumbs, who had been appointed to the Worker's Compensation Court, and served in that capacity for the balance of the year. He again served as Director in 1979 and 1980.[24] After serving two, three-year terms, he was defeated for reelection to a third term in 1980. In 1981, he attempted a return to the Board, but was again defeated. Kramer was elected to his third and final term in 1982, but was defeated by his Republican opponent, former County Administrator Theodore J. Narozanick. He lost a 1988 re-match with Narozanick [25]
| Joseph Mattice  | 1969–1973  |  | [26]
| Frank H. Rowland  | 1965–1969  |  | [27][28]
| Thomas F. Shebell  | 1957–1961
1961–1965  |  | [29][30]
| George A. Smock II | 1944–1945
1945–1949
1949–1953
1953–1957  |  | Elected mayor in 1944 to finish Mooney's term;[31] re-elected in 1945 to a 4-year term;[32][33] re-elected in 1949;[34] re-elected in 1953.[35]
| Vincent P. Keuper  | 1944  |  | Acting mayor after Mooney's death[36][37]
| Clarence V. Mooney | 1941–1944  |  | Died in office on January 13, 1944[38][39][37]
| Clarence Eugene Francis Hetrick | 1935–1940 (2nd term)  |  | Won after a recall election[37]
| John C. Palmetter  | 1935  |  | [37]
| Sherman Oviatt Dennis (1879-1935)  | 1934-1935  |  | Died March 17, 1935[37][40]
| Clarence Eugene Francis Hetrick
(1873–1941)  | 1915–1933 (1st term)  |  | [37][41] Died October 13, 1941[37]
| William A. Berry  | 1914  |  | Died March 2, 1931, age 62[37]
| Reginald S. Bennett | 1912–1913  |  | Died June 8, 1928, age 52[37]
| Thomas Frank Appleby
(1864–1924)  | 1908–1911  |  | [37][42]
| Charles A. Atkins  | 1906–1907  |  | Died November 7, 1922, age 39[37]
| Frank LaRue Ten Broeck | 1904–1905 (2nd term)  |  | [37]
| Bruce S. Keator  | 1903  |  | Acting mayor. Died March 8, 1925, age 70[37][43]
| James Adam Bradley | 1902  |  | Died June 6, 1921, age 92[37]
| Frank LaRue Ten Broeck | March 25, 1897 – 1901 (1st term)  |  | First mayor of the city of Asbury Park[37][44][45][46]
| James Adam Bradley
(1830-1921)  | February 28, 1893 – March 25, 1897  |  | James Adam Bradley was the founder of the borough of Asbury Park[47][48]
The title "mayor" seems to have been loosely applied to the leader of the borough with both Bradley and Frank LaRue Ten Broeck referred to as such.[49]

## References

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1. ^ Snyder, John P. The Story of New Jersey's Civil Boundaries: 1606–1968, Bureau of Geology and Topography; Trenton, New Jersey; 1969. p. 177. Accessed February 9, 2012.
2. ^ "Asbury Park mayor-elect Moor not fazed by place in history". 9 November 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
3. ^ "Mayor & Council / Asbury Park, NJ". www.cityofasburypark.com. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
4. ^ "Judge upholds Asbury Park mayoral election outcome after challenge". 13 March 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
5. ^ "Mayor John Moor Switches Party Affiliation".
6. ^ Terry, Nicquel (July 2, 2013). "N.J. community disputes first black female mayor". USA Today.
7. ^ "Asbury Park makes history, controversy with Campbell appointment to mayor". 2 July 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
8. ^ "Former Asbury Park Mayor 'Seriously' Considering 2017 Guv Run". The New York Observer. 11 September 2015. Retrieved 25 February 2018.
9. ^ "A guide to your government". Asbury Park Press. April 13, 2006 - via Newspapers.com.
10. ^ Roberts, James W. Prado; Shields, Nancy (May 13, 2001). "New council will tackle old problems". Asbury Park Press. pp. 1, 8 - via Newspapers.com.
11. ^ "Sanders seeks fourth term in Asbury". Retrieved 25 February 2018.
12. ^ a b "Mayors of Asbury Park, New Jersey". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "T. Frank Appleby 1908-12 Reginald S. Bennett 1913 Clarence E. F. Hetrick 1916-41 Clarence V. Mooney 1941-44 George A. Smock II 1950-55 Kenneth E. Saunders, Sr. 1997-2001 Kevin G. Sanders 2001-"
13. ^ "Kenneth "Butch" Saunders 1944 - 2016". Asbury Park Press. May 12, 2016 - via Legacy.com.
14. ^ Bailey, Stevern E. (July 30, 1997). "Asbury Park mayor wants city to shine again". Asbury Park Press - via Newspapers.com.
15. ^ "Former Mayor of Asbury Park Is Accused of Bribery Attempt". New York Times. April 3, 2003. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Kenneth E. Saunders Sr., 58, who was mayor from 1996 to 2001, and Rayfield James Jr., 46, a local political operative, were arrested this morning at their homes in Asbury Park, a city in central New Jersey."
16. ^ "Mr. Fashion, a fashion mainstay in Asbury Par". NJ.com. May 21, 2010.
17. ^ a b c Liberman, Si (September 4, 1994). "New Jersey Q & A: Patricia Candiano; Suddenly, She's a Mayor With a Mission". The New York Times.
18. ^ Shields, Nancy (August 23, 1996). "Petition filed for study on charter". Asbury Park Press. pp. B1, B3 - via Newspapers.com.
19. ^ "Tom Smith's legislative web page". Archived from the original on November 8, 2002. Retrieved February 23, 2018., New Jersey Legislature. Accessed April 23, 2008.
20. ^ "Asbury Park Election" (PDF). Retrieved 25 February 2018.
21. ^ "Unity Asked Of CIty By New Mayor". Asbury Park Press. May 23, 1973 - via Newspapers.com.
22. ^ "No County-Level Contests". The Daily Register. April 26, 1974 - via Newspapers.com.
23. ^ "Raymond Paul Kramer". Asbury Park Press. September 30, 1973 - via Newspapers.com.
24. ^ Minutes, Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders
25. ^ "Asbury Park Press from Asbury Park, New Jersey on May 27, 1973 · Page 3". Retrieved 25 February 2018.
26. ^ "Mattice Is Elected City's New Mayor". Asbury Park Press. May 28, 1969. pp. 1, 6 - via Newspapers.com.
27. ^ "Former Mayor Hospitalized". Asbury Park Press. February 1, 1972 - via newspapers.com.
28. ^ Fraser, C. Gerald (July 9, 1970). "Blacks on Patrol at Asbury Park". New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
29. ^ "Coleman, Special Four Slate, Sweep Election". Daily Record (New Jersey). May 15, 1957 - via Newspapers.com.
30. ^ "See Shebell Continuing As Mayor". Asbury Park Press. May 22, 1961 - via Newspapers.com.
31. ^ "Smock Proclamation Asks Bond Buying, Flag Display". Asbury Park Press. June 9, 1944 - via Newspapers.com.
32. ^ "Smock Five Sweeps Election". May 9, 1945. pp. 1, 80 - via Newspapers.com.
33. ^ "Two Councilman Ousted in Asbury Voting". The Coast Star. May 11, 1945 - via Newspapers.com.
34. ^ "Smock Named Mayor of Asbury Park". The Daily Register (Red Bank). May 26, 1949 - via Newspapers.com.
35. ^ "Asbury Park Reelects Mayor, 3 Supporters". The Courier-News. May 13, 1953 - via Newspapers.com.
36. ^ "Asbury Park Mayor Dies of Heart Attack". The Courier-News. January 14, 1944 - via Newspapers.com.
37. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "Asbury Park Has Had 10 Mayors But None Of Them Is Alive Today". Asbury Park Press. April 23, 1944. p. 7 - via Newspapers.com.
38. ^ "Mayor Mooney Dies Of Heart Attack; Was Asbury Park Official". The Daily Record. January 14, 1944. pp. 1, 3 - via Newspapers.com.
39. ^ "Asbury Park Mayor Dies Suddenly". The Daily Journal. January 14, 1944. p. 5 - via Newspapers.com. "Clarence V. Mooney, mayor of this resort city since May 14, 1941"
40. ^ "Ship's Hulk Is Centre Of Asbury Park Dispute". New York Times. September 14, 1934. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Protests against 'commercialization' of the hulk of the illfated liner Morro Castle drew from Mayor Sherman O. Dennis, after a City Council meeting this morning, a denial that the Council intended to make a beach show of the hulk."
41. ^ "Sick Mayor's Plea Quiets Depositors. Asbury Park Official Leaves Bed to Aid City's Biggest Institution in Emergency". New York Times. December 24, 1931. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Mayor Clarence E.F. Hetrick, who has been seriously ill, left the sickroom today to which he had been confined for the last six months. quieted the fears of a throng of anxious bank depositors and sent them away cheering after three Monmouth County banks were closed and taken over by the banking authorities."
42. ^ "Theodore Frank Appleby". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Appleby, Theodore Frank (1864-1924) — also known as T. Frank Appleby — of Asbury Park, Monmouth County, N.J. Born in Old Bridge, Middlesex County, N.J., October 10, 1864. Son of Theodore Frelinguysen Appleby and Margaret Susanna (Mount) Appleby; married, April 10, 1889, to Alice C. Hoffman; father of Stewart Hoffman Appleby. Republican. Real estate and insurance business; delegate to Republican National Convention from New Jersey, 1896; mayor of Asbury Park, N.J., 1908-12; U.S. Representative from New Jersey 3rd District, 1921-23; defeated, 1922. Methodist. Member, Freemasons. Died, of heart trouble, in Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Md., December 15, 1924 (age 60 years, 66 days). Interment at Chestnut Hill Cemetery, Old Bridge, N.J."
43. ^ "Bruce S. Keator M.D. - President of the Board of Trade". The Journal. (Asbury Park, NJ). May 4, 1901 - via Newspapers.com.
44. ^ "Mayor Made Them Gasp. Charge That Liquor Was Sold In Ocean Grove Arouses Residents' Ire". New York Times. August 16, 1905. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "'Take the drinking population out of Asbury Park,' said the Mayor, 'and the Sheriff will soon have possession of the city'. Mayor Ten Broeck further ..."
45. ^ "Mayoralty Contest At Asbury Park. Unusual Interest in the Fight Between Founder Bradley and Mayor Ten Broeck". New York Times. October 1, 1901. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Local politicians are more interested in the coming Mayoralty election than they are in the battle being waged for Governor by Frankin Murphy and James N. Seymour. The fact that Founder James A. Bradley and Mayor Frank L. Ten Broeck will, oppose each other in the Republican primary next Tuesday evening is responsible for the unusual interest manifested in the charter election. ..."
46. ^ "Shore Pioneers". Asbury Park Press. November 12, 1967 - via Newspapers.com.
47. ^ "Bradley No Longer Mayor. Paves The Way To Sale Of Boardwalk At Asbury Park". Baltimore Sun. December 2, 1902. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved 2011-09-30. "Founder James A. Bradley is no longer Mayor of Asbury Park. Mr. Bradley's resignation was formally accepted tonight to pave the way for the purchase of his Boardwalk and the city sewers, for which negotiations will be opened this week by a special committee, consisting of Dr. Bruce S. Keater ..."
48. ^ "Jas. A. Bradley Dies. Founder of Asbury. Pioneer Also of Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach Succumbs Here at 91 Years of Age". The New York Times. June 7, 1921. p. 14. Retrieved October 31, 2009. "James A. Bradley, founder of the famous New Jersey resorts of Asbury Park, Ocean Grove and Bradley Beach, died at 10 o'clock last night in his ..."
49. ^ "Asbury Park's Mayor Fakes in the World's Fair in 20 Minutes". Asbury Park Morning Press. June 28, 1893. p. 1 - via Newspapers.com.