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West Wildwood Government Reorganizes

Politics | 13 weeks 4 days ago | Comments 26

By Lauren Suit

Newly sworn Commissioners Golden, McNamara and Frederick conduct West Wildwood's reorganization meeting./ Front: Catherine M. Fredericks holds the bible as her son, Herbert C. Frederick is sworn into office.

WEST WILDWOOD — Despite the results of the May 20 borough election still being contested in court, three new commissioners took the oath of office June 4.

Dr. Herbert C. Frederick, Gerard McNamara and Scott William Golden were sworn in by Municipal Court Judge Louis Belasco in front of a large crowd in borough hall.

Frederick was voted Mayor and Director of the Public Safety, McMamara as the Director of the Public Works and Golden as the Director of Revenue and Finance.
Golden voted no to all appointments, even his own.

Superior Court Judge Raymond Batten decided May 30 to deny the request for a delay in the municipal reorganization process despite the results of the election being challenged by candidates Cornelius Maxwell and Joseph Hickey.
Judge Batten will hear those arguments June 16-18.

If the outcome of the election challenge leads to a change in the top three vote getters, Batten can remove overturn the results, remove the current commission and another reorganization will take place.

The next regularly scheduled commissioners will be held June 20 at 7 p.m. A date for the caucus is still being finalized.
For more on this story, see the June 11 edition of the Herald.

Contact Suit at: (609) 886-8600 ext. 25 or lsuit@cmcherald.com

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Fri, 06/13/2008 - 9:58am

You see the fox's are still trying to run West Wildwood with their hand picked cronies they are another form of the fox administration, I want to thank the people of west wildwood who voted for the Frederick, McNamara, and Hocker Team. Shame Hocker only lost by few votes I know that he would have been a great asset to West Wildwood but let us not count him out.

Tue, 06/10/2008 - 1:49am

Ha! The new mayor had nothing to do with it - the Fox team is to thank for that distinction.

Mon, 06/09/2008 - 12:38pm

Can someone explain why one of the first things the new mayor of West Wildwood does is cancel the July 4th parade.

Sun, 06/08/2008 - 11:13pm

Why is West Wildwood even a town?

Sun, 06/08/2008 - 9:47pm

this story is not over until the courts say so .

Sat, 06/07/2008 - 3:00am

The only "shock" is the one Fox and supporters are experiencing that their "reign" over West Wildwood is over with. "Free at last...Free at last!!!"

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 1:30pm

Your crude remarks only leads me to believe that you were the opposing candidates and if you are this is for you. You lost can't you take like men. As for bulling you seem to be the pro on that statement. The people voted for who they wanted. END OF STORY!

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 1:20pm

Your threats and negativity does nothing for the people that voted for the Team For Responsible Government. It's time to put your guns away and stop with the intimidation. We had enough intimidation for the past twelve years. We voted and our voices were herd. Get over it go find a good book and read it.

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 11:56am

Where is Golden when all these closed door meeting are occuring. Oh wait hes not there because Mr. Fredericks is braking the "Sunshine Act". This is totally rediculas how he brakes all these laws. He needs to be brung up on charges! "Kick Herb to the Curb!"

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 11:54am

Congradulations to Mr. Golden on becoming the Deputy Mayor!, Mr. Fredericks broke the "faulkner act" which states any civilan comminissioner that is appointed to revenue and finance must be Deputy Mayor!, Wow just another law Mr. Fredericks has broken. I cant wait untill June 16th 17th and 18th! Its going to be great!

Fri, 06/06/2008 - 8:25am

First of all, you people that voted for Fredericks and McNamara and say the people have spoken. Yeah, they spoke, all the way from Pennsylvania. Fredericks is nothing but a bully! He tries to intimidate people. He wants to be KING of the island! WRONG!!! He is messing with the wrong people. He used to be able to bully people to get his way. I'm hoping that the outcome of the court proceedings put him right where he belongs! Remember the Higbee Beach incident? I've been sitting back and watching Fredericks and McNamara riding around. McNamara is nothing but a puppet. I actually feel sorry for him. He is being made a fool of. I have not once seen all 3 Commissioners together riding around. How many secret meetings have Chuck and his puppet had??? Ever hear of the Sunshine Law? How much crap does West Wildwood have to put up with? I moved to West Wildwood from Wildwood because of the small town charm. If I wanted the problems Wildwood faces, I would have stayed in Wildwood. You think our taxes are high now? Get ready for the increase! As soon as he depletes the surplus...HELLO high taxes! By the way! REVERSE 911 was already started by the past Commissioners as well as a re-evaluation by Cape May County for taxes. Don't let Fredericks and McNamara take credit for that! Wake up WEST WILDWOOD! You are in for a shock!!!!

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:34pm

I put it all together after seeing who attended . My guess i NANOS for police chef,Conte for code inforcement,one of your *** for fire inspector ,

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:31pm

Fredricks and McNamara look good riding around together ,did you ever hear of the sunshine laws , after june 19 you will both look good in you cell.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:26pm

The one person has it right Scott is the odd man out , you dont want to be even with the other 2 Good luck Mr Golden,Screw with there money

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:23pm

All you fredricks and mcnamara fans , see you in court.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:22pm

I hear fredricks is selling public works and the fire dept to wildwood , Thats could be good for Mr Golden , No public works means no public works commisioner,and no fire dept means no public saftey commisioner , We will have Mr Golden only .

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:18pm

Waht where you residents thinking when you voted . Why would you put a builder in charge of a tax office , This just shows how stupid the other 2 are.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:16pm

What a circus ,I never seen a swear inn like that , Mr Golden stand your ground. You are better than them

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:12pm

You dont put a construction specialest in charge of money ,Who elected these other 2 nuts, Its all a game to bully Golden, Dont give them the satisfaction

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:09pm

Poor Scott Golden , Good Luck Scott, The other 2 commissioners will get theres.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:07pm

I work in wildwood ,Mr Fredricks is trying to sell off your public works building and fire dept ,and water dept, Everyone who voted for Fredricks wiill get what you want ,Wildwood ,not West Wildwood ,Wiat until your taxes go up 30 cents

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 11:01pm

people this is suppose to be a 3 person, 3 vote deal,smart gov does not put a person who specializes in construction in charge of 3 women and paying bills. Scott Golden is doing the right thing . He does not want to be mayor,I believe Mr fredricks screwed up ,Because Mr Golden is now your Deputy Mayor because he is in charge of the dollars

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 7:37pm

Here we go again. why doenst that other team realize that the people have spoken and the people we wanted were elected. I don't know what they are contesting, I voted that night and it was very organized and quiet. Did I miss something. Who doees this Scott Golden think he is and already to start a fight. He better get over it and realize he is odd man out. I want somebody to work for me and not the chozen few.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 6:23pm

Taking an obstructionist approach Mr. Golden, is not in the best interest of the people who elected you. Unless you made it in on some quirk, realize that you are not the majority player and need to adopt a cooperative ethic and approach. I am not saying that you should compromise and negate your beliefs and principles at all. However, it would be pointless to persist in stymieing Fredericks and McNamara for the sake of petty politics. The people have voted and spoken and clearly did NOT want a continuation of the predecessor administration's polices and practices.

You have found yourself in a unique position. Make the most of it and attempt to develop and objective and diplomatic approach in your political activities when you feel it is possible of you to do so. Accommodation and a spirit of diplomacy will serve you, and the people who elected you, well. Forget ego. Move forward and don't look back. It's a new day in West Wildwood.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 2:45pm

Scott Golden could make a fine commissioner although he voted no on all of the appointments. OK Scott we will forgive you this time, lets just chalk it up to you owing the Fox hand picked team. But come on now, get real you are the odd man out. Until you earn the trust and respect of the other two commissioners you wil stay just that. Where in the world did you ever get the idea that they would put you in charge of any hen house with two foxes still around. Sever your ties and be the man that we think you are.

Thu, 06/05/2008 - 9:01am

I am a resident of west wildwood and one of many other residents that attended the swearing in of the new commission I voted for the Team For responsible Government which didn't consist of the golden boy he was one of the other candidates you need to wake up you are in with the best team the only team that will stand by there promises and work for the interest of all of the tax paying residents both full time and part time.

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