Moorestown Republicans Back Bobadilla In Special Council Election

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The Moorestown Republican Municipal Committee has unanimously voted to endorse Vick Bobadilla for Moorestown Council in this year’s special election, the committee announced.

Democrat Quinton Law was appointed to an open seat on Moorestown Council last month after Brian Donnelly resigned in December. Law took the oath of office on Jan. 25. The remainder of the term will be decided by the voters in a special election on Nov. 2. Read more here: Moorestown's First Black Council Member Sworn In By Cory Booker

In February, the Moorestown Republican Municipal Committee announced it was seeking candidates, and tapped former Councilman Mike Locatell to serve as the chair for the screening committee.

“While 25 qualified residents inquired about running, it was clear that Vick Bobadilla is the right person at the right time to take on this fight,” Locatell said. “Vick brings the real-world experience of building a business, raising a family here in Moorestown, and dedicating decades of his life in service to our community. He’s the voice of common sense that our town needs at this critical time.”

Bobadilla ran alongside Doug Maute and Barbara Omert on the Republican slate seeking three open seats on township council last year. Read more here: Democrats Hold On To Win 3 Seats On Moorestown Council

“After carrying the banner last year, Vick proved that he’s got what it takes to run and win,” Moorestown Republican Municipal Committee Chairman Vinny Napolitano said. “Even with major national headwinds in 2020, Vick managed to bring nearly 2,000 voters back to the GOP column for the Town Council race because of deep ties that help him transcend party lines. We are confident that with his years of service to Moorestown, combined with his platform of lower taxes, a united community, and bringing checks-and-balances back to Town Hall, Vick will win big in November and be an advocate for all in our community.”

Bobadilla was born in Peru and moved to the United States when he was a child. He said he and his wife, Shari, moved to Moorestown 19 years ago to give their four children the best education and the experience of small town life.

He’s coached Moorestown kids in flag football, street hockey, softball, soccer, lacrosse, and basketball. He spearheaded the “We Support Moorestown Police” sign effort in town, in support of his three siblings who are police officers.

Bobadilla was recently part of the leadership team for the United We Run effort to bring together Moorestonians of all political ideologies in patriotic unity.

He is a trained volunteer with the New Jersey Mass Care Emergency Response Team that assists with sheltering, feeding, family reunification, and distribution of emergency supplies in times of crisis.

Bobadilla also volunteers with h the Moorestown Rotary Breakfast Club, Moorestown High School Project Graduation, and the Boys and Girls Club.

He is a member of Save the Environment of Moorestown (STEM), the Historical Society of Moorestown, and Friends of the Moorestown Library and is a Team Captain with the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Moorestown.

He has set up a Facebook page for his campaign, and he can be reached by email at voteforvick@gmail.com.