Gloucester County Freeholders
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Stephen M. Sweeney
Freeholder Director
Liaison to Administration,
Buildings & Grounds
853.3390 |
Freeholder William M. Krebs
Liaison to Office of Veterans Affairs, Libraries
853.3382 |
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Robert M. Damminger
Freeholder Deputy Director
Liaison to Public Works
853.3395 |
Freeholder Helene M. Reed
Liaison to Department of Health and Senior
Services, Emergency Response Center
853.3383 |
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Freeholder Joseph A. Brigandi, Jr.
Liaison to Education, Economic
Development, Board of Elections
853.3386 |
Freeholder Warren S. Wallace, Ed.D.
Liaison to Human Services,
Office for Disabled
853.3380 |
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Freeholder Frank J. DiMarco
Liaison to Parks and Government Services,
Department of Corrections Services
Animal Shelter
853.3384 |
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What is a Freeholder?
A Freeholder is the elected county government representative in New Jersey who serves on the county’s main governing body, the Board of Chosen Freeholders.
What does the word Freeholder mean?
The word, “freeholder”, traces its origin to medieval England. It was introduced here by the British colonists who brought with them the concept of the county as a local unit of government.
When the British settled in the “new world”, they also brought with them the idea that only those who owned land free of any debt could vote and hold public office. Those who could vote were known as “free-holders” and those who were elected were the “chosen free-holders”. New Jersey is the only state whose county representatives are called Freeholders. Freeholders are known as Commissioners in many other states.
Gloucester County Facts
- Founded: 1686
- Population: Estimated 254,673
- Square Miles: 329
- Miles of County Highway: 398
- Median Household Income: $49,279
- Average Sale Price of Single Family Home: $172,734
- Average Sale Price of Condo/Townhouse: $118,000
- Number of Municipalities: 24
How are Freeholders Chosen?
The Freeholders are elected at-large to serve three-year staggered terms. The seven Freeholders elect a Director from among themselves to run their meetings and serve as a spokesperson for the Board.
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