Barbara McMorrow

Former Freehold Councilwoman Barbara McMorrow will become the first Democrat to serve on the Monmouth County Board of Freeholders since 1989 when she replaces 85-year-old Theodore Narozanick in January. McMorrow, who came within 1,792 votes of winning in 2005, defeated Andrew Lucas, a 29-year-old Manalapan Councilman.

That will force Republicans to defend their majority next year, when Freeholders Robert Clifton and Anna Little (who won an unexpired term yesterday) are on the ballot. With an open State Senate seat in the 11th district and a hotly contested legislative race in the 12th -- possibly between Democratic State Senator Ellen Karcher and Republican Assemblywoman Jennifer Beck -- it is nearly certain that Monmouth will be a battleground in the 2007 campaign.

MONMOUTH GOP SAVES TAX DOLLARS
- McMorrow & Gibadlo Attend Freeholder Meeting and Say NOTHING -

There is much disarray among Democrats in Monmouth County, where the party organization has withdrawn their support of Freeholder candidate Leonard Inzerillo. Under pressure to drop out of the race so that Democrats can replace him on their ticket, local sources say that Inzerillo seems intent on running anyway -- even without the backing of County Chairman Victor Scudiery. If he insists on remaining in the race, there is nothing Democrats can do to remove the winner of their primary. But if Inzerillo stays, it appears that Democrats will lose their other candidate, former Freehold Councilwoman Barbara McMorrow. McMorrow ran in 2005 and came within just 1,792 votes of winning in a race where the spoiler was a Green Party candidate who -- with the support of the Asbury Park Press -- won 18,698 votes. McMorrow seems to believe that she can not win if Inzerillo is on the ticket with her and has reportedly told party leaders that she will drop out if they can't find a more suitable running mate for her. McMorrow could also emerge as a candidate for the State Assembly in the 12th district next year, running with Democratic incumbents Ellen Karcher and Michael Panter.

Editor's note: McMorrow told PoliticsNJ.com after the original post that she intends to remain in the race, with or without Inzerillo on the ticket.

"With 89 days remaining, I am committed to spending every one of them making sure the residents of Monmouth know that I will be their voice in county government come November 7th.

To the contrary of the article that was posted on Inside Edge, I do not now nor have I ever believed that I cannot win if Lenny is on the ticket nor did I tell party leaders that I will drop out if they can't find a more suitable running mate. In addition, I would like to make it clear that I have absolutely no intention or desire to seek or accept the Democratic nomination for State Assembly in the 12th district next year.

This campaign, without Lenny, is well underway. Beverly and I have been actively campaigning for weeks and continue to do so at this moment. Our commitment to this campaign is nothing less than 110%."

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Monmouth County Democrats Re-Organize
Victor Scudiery to Serve 9th Term as Chairman

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Victor V. Scudiery, Chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party received unanimous consent in an unchallenged race to continue to serve as Chair for another two years. The event, attended by Democratic County Committee members from across the county, was held on Tuesday night at the Shore Casino in Atlantic Highlands. The Chairman, as well as the executive board were elected to a two-year term to serve concurrently with the elected Democratic County Committee members.

Also elected on Tuesday night was Rebecca Aaronson, a one-term Vice Chair of the party, former Manalapan Mayor and Committeewoman, and twice candidate for Monmouth County Freeholder. Her election, along with all other members of the executive board, was unanimous and unchallenged. Mayor Gerald Tarantolo of Eatontown was elected as the Corresponding Secretary, Susan Folta of Iinterlaken as the Treasurer, and Steve Morlino of Howell as the Sergeant-At-Arms.

Democrats both on the stage and in the room expressed strong confidence in their ability to elect Democrats this year in Monmouth County. The unchallenged races were seen as a strong sign of unity among Democrats as to who their leadership should be and in what direction their organization is moving. Candidates Beverly Bova-Scorano for Surrogate, Barbara McMorrow for Freeholder and Lenny Inzerillo for Freeholder now take their spot alongside their party’s leadership and head into November united to ensure that the fight to make Monmouth County a two-party county continues on.

County Democratic Candidates Win Primary Nod

MONMOUTH COUNTY – Beverly Bova Scarano, Barbara McMorrow, and Lenny Inzerillo, candidates running for County Surrogate and two seats on the Board of Chosen Freeholders respectively, ran unopposed in Tuesday’s Primary Election. The team, working together for some time already, now takes to the campaign trail as the official Democratic Party candidates. All three expressed their appreciation and thanks for those who voted in Tuesday’s election. The candidates look forward to a substantive, issue-based campaign and intend to seriously question the incumbents’ abilities to lead this county ethically, responsibly, and effectively.

Beverly Bova Scarano, candidate for County Surrogate, lives in Middletown Township with her husband Lynn and her daughter Christine. Beverly graduated from Middletown Township High School in 1960 and has lived in Middletown ever since. She served as a Peace Corps volunteer after which she received her real estate license and has been working as a real estate agent ever since. She is a lifetime member of the Middletown Reformed Church as well as a member of the Monmouth County Association of Realtors.

Barbara J. McMorrow, candidate for County Freeholder, a semi-retired Howell High School principal, currently lives in Freehold Township with her husband Patrick. Barbara graduated from Monmouth University and subsequently received a Masters of Arts in Teaching and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. She was a Teacher of English at Howell High School in 1971 and since has served at that school as the Supervisor of English, the Assistant Principal, and finally as Principal of Howell High School.

Lenny Inzerillo, also a candidate for County Freeholder, has lived in Middletown with his wife Renee and children Matthew and Kerri Ann for 16 years. He served on the Middletown Board of Education from 2002-2005. He graduated from Emerson High school in 1969 and then attended Rutgers University where he studied Public Sector Labor Management. Beginning in 1981, Lenny has worked as a Firefighter with the North Hudson Regional Fire & Rescue and in 1996 he became the President and owner of Lenco Mortgage Group.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION

May 11, 2006

POC: Freeholder Candidate Leonard Inzerillo
Cell: (732) 673-2989

CANDIDATE SAYS EMINENT DOMAIN IS BEING
USED IRRESPONSIBLY IN SOME CASES

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): Democratic Freeholder Leonard Inzerillo is making the case that eminent domain is being used haphazardly in some cases, and not in the best interests of the public.

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICAITON

May 1, 2006

POC: Democrat for Middletown Committee Patrick Short
Tel: (732) 796-9574

DEMS RALLY AROUND HOMEOWNER AGAINST EMINENT DOMAIN AT FREEHOLDER SESSION

NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP (MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ): At its
Thursday, April 27 session, Middletown Township
Committee candidate Patrick Short was joined by
Freeholder candidate Barbara McMorrow, both of whom
spoke out against the inappropriate use of eminent
domain in Middletown Township.

McMorrow, Inzerillo Call for State
Investigation into GOP Fundraising Scheme

Democratic Freeholder candidates Barbara J. McMorrow and Leonard Inzerillo today asked for an investigation by the state Attorney General's Office into a Republican fundraising scheme designed to circumvent state pay-to-play laws and campaign contribution limits.

Two Democrats who came extraordinarily close to winning elections in Monmouth County over the last few years will run again in 2006: former Freehold Borough Councilwoman Barbara McMorrow and former Middletown Board of Education member Leonard Inzerillo have been picked by Democrats to run for Freeholder. McMorrow lost her bid for Freeholder in 2005 by 1,792 votes in a race that saw a Green Party candidate endorsed by the Asbury Park Press win more than18,000 votes. Inzerillo came within 244 votes of upsetting GOP Assemblyman Joseph Azzolina in 2003. Beverly Bova Scarano, who lost a bid for the Middletown Township Committee in 2003, will be the Democratic candidate for Surrogate.

Aaronson and McMorrow Visit all 53 Municipalities in Monmouth County

As one of the largest counties in New Jersey, meeting voters in all 53 towns can be a challenge. It’s a challenge that Democratic candidates for Freeholder Rebecca Aaronson and Barbara McMorrow have met.

By going door to door introducing themselves, to meet and greet at supporter’s homes, and reaching out to residents where they work, shop and live, the candidates criss-crossed the county to reach out to the voters.