BERKELEY – Carmen Amato was a Berkeley Township Board of Education member, Central Regional Board of Education member, Township Council member and then mayor over the years that he’s served residents, but soon his title will be senator.
He will be joining Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Stafford Township Mayor Gregory Myhre in representing the 9th District.
In an email to this newspaper, Amato said “I want to thank the voters of the district for their support. I look forward to fighting to make New Jersey more affordable for our families and retirees, doing more for our veterans and supporting our first responders. We have many issues to address here in New Jersey. I will work tirelessly on them, just as I have as Mayor of Berkeley Township, for the betterment of the citizens of our district.
“Having the opportunity to serve as Mayor of my hometown of 53 years, has been an honor of a lifetime. I enjoyed it immensely. We have accomplished so much during these last 12 years, despite many challenges,” he said.
Current Senator Christopher Connors did not run for re-election. The Republican Screening Committee endorsed Myhre over Assemblywoman DiAnne Gove and then she lost to Myhre at the GOP convention.
“Thank you to the voters of the 9th legislative district for a great election victory yesterday,” Myhre posted on social media the day after the election. “The real work begins today (yes, I have actually been making calls all morning) as we work to make our state a better place.
“Serving as Mayor of Stafford has been the honor of a lifetime, and I will continue to work hard with the council every day to ensure that our town, the capitol of Southern Ocean County remains well run and on the path of continuous improvement for all residents,” he said.
They were challenged by Democrats Gabriel Franco for senate, and Joseph Atura and Sally Collins for assembly.
