"We have four elected Democrats and three elected Republicans, yet the three people on there are Democrats," said Brando, who voted against the appointment."

AWWW Dom doesnt like it when the shoe is on the other foot does he. Seriously the elected officials in this town both R and D are a bunch of cry babies. Mommy he looked at me funny, mommy she hit me. I am taking my ball and going home. My daddy is gonna whip your daddys butt!

Grow the hell up and fix what you all broke in this town!!

What is it with politicians? They think everyone is stupid. The GOP received cushy jobs and now they are complaining about not being appointed to a committee. The Dems have turned out to be just as bad. None of the existing council should be reelected. Are these people the best Brick has to offer? If so, Brick is in big trouble.

So once again,the fox is watching the hen house.Great way to get things done.

Bricktucky , Still the greatest show on Earth.

No council members should be sitting on an Ethics Committee that reviews complaints against one of their own! How about reaching out to some members of the clergy? At least we should be able to trust them a little more!

Wow Fozman and Duecy Ethics committee a lose cannon with anger management issues and a Michael Jackson moon back walker .. I agree With Knarfie WE ARE IN TROUBLE !!!!!!!!!

More Stupidity from Brick Council, How can an elected entity be allowed to review and take action upon itself! This is another SCAM by our elected officials on the people of brick! Do these people think we are MORONS!

Vera’s back did you tell Jimmy how to vote we know you pull his strings, he doesn’t seem capable of making decisions on his own!

Hey Slope. Brick is not Salem.

Pandora's box...

So how much do Planning board members earn towards their Pension?

Hey slope your hotel beckons you.

that really Confused me " ethics committee " in township politics/gvmt/// ???

What job is awaiting vera? What will her appointment be, I am sure there is one in the works.

People…. We really need to go back to non-partisan government instead of letting party bosses determine who will govern us. Republicans/Democrats… in the end, as the recent years have proven, they're all the same. Has anyone ever heard them during a campaign express a philosophy of how they would govern? Have any of the candidates ever provided a vision of where they see the town in the future? Or how that vision will be achieved? All we hear is the usual rhetoric and mudslinging. I am confident that there are people in our midst who do not actively affiliate with a political party and are fully capable of doing what is right for the people of Brick. We need to encourage such persons to run for office. Non-partisan government would facilitate that. Being a member of a political party is not a prerequisite to be a council person or mayor, nor does it guarantee the brightest or sincerest people get elected. We need to reject partisan politics as usual and go back to the days when any person could seek office. Representatives should be elected on their own merits and what they offer for the town…. not whether they are Republican or Democrat.

And for those who criticize Dan Kelly, he is a decent man and is not "milking" the township as others have done…. appointing family members, getting high paid positions at the MUA, Board of Education, etc. If you think otherwise, you simply do not know him!

There is no difference in either gang of thiefs.

Stop rooting for the blue team or the red team.

Anarcho-Capitalism

" ethic committee " + Brick township politics + township employees = oxymoron
OR if they are actually going to do their jobs ( the ethic committee ) Lots of job opening should opening...

Now let's talk about who was appointed to the very first "Ethics committee", assembled by the Mayor. Matthews chaired that committee as an elected council person righ Sal?

right*

Vera given your the wife a a public official. I am embarrassed for you. Granted I don't know you and all I know about you is what I see going on here. Please for the sake of your husband use some discretion.
As I look back over my 20 years here in Brick I must say the best administration in my opinion was under Joe Scarpelli. I prefer his way of politics over these bums..

Save yourself from your angst. Don't be embarrassed.

Slope, why don't you and your friends look real close as to who is playing ball with those who dole out jobs

In order to assure that this Ethics Committe is actually ethical, I suggest that we enlist a respected clergyman/public servant/ethics professor to chair the committee. Oh, you're already ahead of me on this one ?

Well, McGreevy seems to be un/underemployed and could use some more years in the pension system, so why not??

All gloves are off

Hey if you want clergy involved talk to those who make nice with the church on Mantaloking Rd

Thank you all for the laughs. The R's are as corrupt as the D's. All of them belong in jail.

I agree with Sal, we must go back to nonpartisan form of govt. By doing this more people would run for office and we wouldnt have all the deception and childishness we have now. And term limits wouldnt hurt either.

History reveals nonpartisan forms of government toss more R's into the foray. The majority of the people are finished with those tactics.

Vera your husband will never have my vote nor the votes of my family and friends here in Brick. I really don't know or care what "angst" means. It is more then likely a word thrown around when your hob nobbling with your husband and his cronies.
How in the world do men get elected with a spouse like this standing by his side.
Are you really the wife? Your not in the least bit embarrassed by the way you have conducted yourself here? This is right in line with the in your face politics in this local government. Where do these people come from? Gone are the statesmen and there reverent wives. Where have all the stand up guys gone with there adoring wives? The woman that pulls her husbands coat when she thinks he may be off on some issue and looks out for his well being so he can serve to the standards that are expected of him. I can go on and on like the rest here.

No Tommy. This is regarded as Women's riights.

Tommy ask Vera about the time Acropolis was doing a fund raiser at Maggie Moo's and she took her little granddaughter there and caused so much trouble with him, she was asked to leave.

I usually just ignore her comments, I dont like to debate with someone who is unarmed.

This whole thread is a disgrace. It's worse than the teenage drama that goes back and forth on twitter and FB. The only thing missing are the nude pics. You ALL should be ashamed of yourselves. ALL of the politics are dirty...if you want something done about it get out and "do" instead of sitting behind your keyboard.

An Ethics Committee LOL, oh man that's really funny stuff. If there were really any such thing as ethics in politics they would all be in jail. The whole lot of them are an absolute disgrace.

BW, if you were on line at the establishment of a local ice cream vendor a few years ago, you would have witnessed the Mayor on line behind myself, Jim and our family. We were celebrating my husbands birthday and the Mayor made a commotion. He was not holding a fundraiser. He was borderline stalking. I was not thrown out. He left and we stayed to enjoy our ice cream. Facts are facts.

I do not aspire to be a politician. I would think that those that do get involved do it because the want to serve. And some other noble reasons like being an advocate and a voice for the constituency, making a positive impact for people and the greater good etc. I think we all look to support these ideals among others.
What we have and are stuck with are these bottom feeders. The corruption is run amuck. and lurks behind every door. These people are self serving creating the very loop holes to maneuver in and steal whatever they can from the tax payer.

Hey BW, why don't you ask him if he's embarrassed?

Vera of course he"s not embarrassed there is no conscience in his type. Look your his partner and you are here speaking on his behalf. Keep spewing you are here representing the team.

Wow

Who do you represent?

Sorry folks I can't do this anymore. Gotta get off this level feeling at the bottom here.

Adios. Next time post your given name.

I have the perfect solution. Let Brick be absorbed by another town. This way we can eliminate our mayor council and Vera. Besides they all have numerous jobs and vera in waiting. Now she is in charge of entertainment and morale...

Ethics and politics? *snort* yeah right...

"The wife"? Your showing your age and your lack of respect for women.

Sal, you sir are entitled to your opinion and your facts as you so choose to design them. I do recall an independent bolstered by the R's, who ran against a former mayor. I'm sure you can recall that charade. Funny how the players are the same. Spin the wheel.

Vera, better get ur chores done and start on dinner.

Hey Slope, why don't you ask him.

Hey Slope, If he doesn't answer then we shall assume its true. silence speaks the truth.