EXCLUSIVE: Despite much talk – and Deputy Mayor Steven Langert hinting – that Mayor Menashe Miller would be appointed to continue on as Mayor for 2012, the Mayor has not yet accepted the position, and says it’s just rumors at this time. “I am humbled by those saying that I should be Mayor next year”, Mayor Menashe Miller tells TLS, “but at this point it’s only rumors”. “I haven’t given it thought yet”.
(See video below of the Mayor’s reaction when Deputy Mayor Langert asked Menashe to continue as Mayor).
The Mayor, who will be deploying to Qatar for the Holiday season was praised by the Committee for doing an outstanding job as Mayor, and proving true leadership in various situations throughout the year.
But the responsibility, says the Mayor, isn’t something he takes lightly.
“Being Mayor comes at the expense of personal and family obligations”, the Mayor says. “Such a decision doesn’t come lightly or made hastily.”
Committeeman Ray Coles, a Democrat, says he would vote for Menashe Miller to become Mayor again.
“I have enjoyed serving with Menashe since he joined the Committee”, Coles tells TLS, “Especially this past year as Mayor.” “If his name is put forth again, I will gladly vote for him”, Coles said.
The Mayor is expected to make the decision while overseas, prior to the 2012 reorganization meeting. TLS.
A very humble gentleman indeed. I wish him much success.
How does it work in Lakewood? Is it a directly appointed Mayor or is it a concensus of the town council?
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He has the charactor trait in the right measure. When it comes to honor he’s humble but when it comes to blasting JCP&L and their lack of cooperation he rolls up his sleeves and comes down hard!
It decided amongst the committee members
God bless Mayor Miller. I wish him well in whatever decision he makes.
anybody know when they vote in the new Mayor?
at the reorginization meeting usaully Jan. 1 New Years day
it is decided beforehand by the committee members
Mayor Miller deserves another term so he can continue on with the momentum he has going. We all know how fast a year goes, so it is in good taste and smart government that we put him forth as mayor again. It is a thankless job, being available to your towns people for that long of a time, but hats off (yarmulukes too) to Mayor Miller for being our guy.
How long is a term for mayor in the town? Just a year??
Lakewood needs another year with Menashe as Mayor!! What a breath of fresh air he is!
menashe is doing a great job “if it aint broken no need to fix it”
besides the political experience will be good for mm when running for public office in the future, which im sure isnt too far off