RED BANK: YNGSTROM QUITS, CITING TOXICITY

Jan 19, 2022

Erik Yngstrom celebrates his first election to council in 2016. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

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By JOHN T. WARD

Citing political “divisiveness” and “toxic rhetoric” about his recent marriage, Erik Yngstrom resigned from the Red Bank council Wednesday morning.

His departure from the all-Democratic governing body sets the table for a possible power shift back to party regulars headed by Councilman Ed Zipprich, an outcome Yngstrom said would only make things worse.

January 19, 2022 - 11:30 am |

RED BANK: EARLY SPLIT AT REORGANIZATION

Jan 3, 2022

Jacqueline Sturdivant arrives for her swearing-in, with fellow council members Ed Zipprich at left and Erik Yngstrom at right. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge.)

By JOHN T. WARD

Amid calls for comity, three Red Bank council members tried but failed to derail the appointment of a fourth to a ceremonial post Saturday.

The New Year also began with a resident accusing a council member of “lying” about his place of residence.

January 3, 2022 - 12:15 pm |

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RED BANK: YNGSTROM QUITS, CITING TOXICITY

RED BANK: EARLY SPLIT AT REORGANIZATION