Press Release - Recall Petition Fails

BOROUGH OF MEDFORD LAKES
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
SEPTEMBER 1, 2009
RECALL PETITION FAILS

Acting Clerk, Mark McIntosh reported to the Mayor and Council that the effort to recall Mayor Weiss has failed due to lack of support from Medford Lakes voters. Mr. McIntosh indicated that the Recall Committee did not obtain the requisite number of signatures for the question to be placed on the November ballot.
After Mayor Weiss made inquiries to Medford Township about the possibility of sharing police services, a Notice of Recall was filed by a Committee whose members include: Anthony Amato, John J. Gallimore, Louis J. Potter, Michael G. Powers and David D. Wasson. The Committee charged Mayor Weiss with, “Violation of the public trust, improper fiscal responsibility and lack of ability to follow the intent of the open public meeting act in providing adequate notice for a public meeting and failing to provide adequate accommodations for a public at a public meeting.”
Mayor Paul G. Weiss stated, “The failure of the recall effort is a victory for common sense. I am pleased that the voters support Council’s inquiry into the Borough’s delivery of police services, and whether we have reasonable alternatives to reduce taxes through a shared arrangement. The Borough will continue to confront significant financial challenges, and Council must address difficult questions and make informed choices – that’s what the voters expect us to do.”
Questions may be addressed to: Mayor Weiss or Mark McIntosh, Acting Clerk at 609-654-8898.