In a today’s article published in the Asbury Park Press, Mayor Daniel Rodrick said that is the petitioners try to force a referendum on the fate of the animal shelter, they will simply be delaying the building’s reopening. “I’m not going to allow it to be shut for six more months so we can have a vote in November,” the mayor said, adding that he had made an executive decision that the township was no longer going “to be in this business. It’s a waste of tax dollars.” He insisted again that having Ocean County operate the facility would be better for the animals. Finally, Mayor Rodrick told the truth…HE HAD MADE AN EXECUTIVE DECISION THAT THE TOWNSHIP WAS NO LONGER GOING “TO BE IN THIS BUSINESS.” It is not about money, it is simply a decision Mayor Rodrick made himself!
To clarify, if the Township Council takes no action by July 16, by Law, the ordinance goes to the Toms River registered voters for a referendum vote and the committee attempted to meet with the Township Council to discuss an opportunity to avoid this action; Mayor Rodrick clearly stated he has no interest, though it is the Council’s choice. Hence, the problem of a weak Council President (Craig Coleman) and controlling mayor continues to blindly lead Toms River by Rodrick’s Rules of Chaos.
Special Meeting of the Toms River Council today at 3pm; if you are not on the beach, in the pool, working, come out and state your support for Toms River!