BERKELEY – Republican incumbents retained their seats on the Township Council.
There were eight candidates seeking four, four-year terms. The township is split into four wards. Each ward has a council member representing them.
In Ward 1, Councilman James Byrnes received 2,796 votes over Democrat Alexis Loftus’ 849 votes.
Byrnes has been on council for nine years, four as its president. He spent six years on the Berkeley Board of Education and he’s also been on the Planning Board and Board of Adjustment.
“We have worked with property owners along the Route 9 corridor to bring in new businesses. Although the pandemic has caused businesses to close, we have opened new businesses and will continue to work with property owners,” he said in a previous interview.
Byrnes continues to fight for a fair school funding formula. State aid should be distributed based on enrollment, and each district should get the same amount of aid per child, he said.
In Ward 2, Councilman Angelo Guadagno received 2,663 votes over Democrat Patrick O’Keefe’s 962 votes.
He’s been the Ward 2 Councilman for eight years.
“One of the biggest issues facing our town is attracting businesses to Berkeley. The Mayor, the Town Council, and the Berkeley Township Economic Development Commission are working together aggressively to increase our commercial ratable base along the Route 9 corridor. We have made great steps forward over the last few years, but we have more work to do,” Guadagno had said.
In Ward 3, Councilman Michael Signorile, a retired police officer, received 3,598 votes over Democrat Andrew Prudente’s 1,488 votes.
Signorile has been active member of Holiday City South for the past eight years. Since 2020, he’s been on council and he’s been the president of the Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township. He received
“I believe that it’s important to ensure that people in our communities receive the best representation with open lines of communication to those that represent them. My hope is to continue representing the people of Holiday City South, the Senior Coalition of Berkeley Township and Ward 3, as well as the best interest of Berkeley Township,” Signorile said. “I believe the best way to accomplish this is with the Amato Team and the programs that have provided us a township with an excellent tax base, exceptional services, a great bond rating and a team that continues to strive for excellence in government.”
In Ward 4, Councilwoman Sophia Gingrich received 3,490 votes over Democrat Thomas White, Jr.’s 1,595 votes.
Gingrich has been on the Township Council since 2014.
The vote totals are unofficial results until the county clerk certifies them at a later date.
