Tag Archives: michael ballard

RED BANK: Ballard aims to reclaim borough from "administrator on steroids" and end era of council members "at each others' throats."

RED BANK: Council declines to immediately renew streateries outside Broadwalk zone, with majority voicing concern about lost parking revenue.

RED BANK: Following "exoneration" of contract interference allegation, Zipprich derides two-year "smear campaign" mean to "dehumanize" him.

RED BANK: Lawyer hired by council finds no evidence of trash contract interference by Zipprich; says Shehady was like the source of leaked emails.

RED BANK: The two contenders for mayor in the June 7 Democratic primary have agreed to a virtual debate.

RED BANK: Sidewalk work underway as Menna appoints Broadwalk committee.

RED BANK: After an abandoned effort of year ago, council will try again to find a full-time borough administrator.

RED BANK: Council expected award Senior Center repair contract; may also restart a search for new administrator, if Ballard prevails with resolution.

RED BANK: With Broadwalk dining plaza expected to return mid-July, Democrats clash over membership of restart committee.

RED BANK: Three Republicans who've previously run for council as 'placeholders' comprise mayor-and-council ticket in GOP's June primary.

RED BANK: Horgan heads to the exit with Menna, citing "divisiveness, distrust, and acrimony" stoked by Zipprich. Meanwhile, a political newcomer files to run for mayor.

RED BANK: Menna won't seek to retain his seat as mayor after being "dumped" by Zipprich-led Democratic organization.

RED BANK: Residents invited to offer input into Master Plan via website that asks what they love and what they want changed, among other questions.

RED BANK: Yet again, sparks fly at a council session, this time over the protocol of an appointment to housing authority.

RED BANK: Heading into Tuesday's Charter Study Commission public hearing, partisan elections are clearly in the crosshairs.

RED BANK: Taylor's aggressive questioning of Zipprich and Ballard on "interference" dominates special session of Charter Study Commission.

RED BANK: Menna balks at salary proposed for new clerk; Ballard, who aims to displace him as mayor, says he's playing "Monday night quarterback."

RED BANK: On deck to offer Charter Study Commission testimony at a special session Thursday: councilmen Ed Zipprich and Michael Ballard.

RED BANK: Democratic regulars pick Ballard as their candidate for mayor, dumping party stalwart Menna, who says they showed "their true colors."

RED BANK: Answering lawsuit, establishment Democrats defend Mirandi appointment by citing... their own failure to meet a nomination deadline.