Toms River Council Primary Election 2021: David John Ciccozzi

TOMS RIVER, NJ — With Primary Day for the 2021 general election coming up June 8, Patch is sharing profiles of the candidates for local office.

David John Ciccozzi is one of two candidates seeking to be the Republican nominee for the four-year seat representing Ward 4 on the Toms River Township Council on the Nov. 2 general election ballot. He is running against John J. Loiacono for the GOP nomination.

Patch asked each candidate the same questions. Here are Ciccozzi's answers.

Your name: David John Ciccozzi

Age: 64

Town of residence: Toms River

Position sought: Toms River Township Council Ward 4

Party affiliation: Republican

Family: Widower, three children, two girls, one boy

Education: Saint Joseph’s University 1979, B.S. in business administration and marketing

Occupation: Self-employed, property management

Previous elective office, if any: None. Current member of Toms River Planning Board

Do you or anyone in your family work for the state, county or local governments? No

Why are you seeking office? To keep Toms River on the right path

What do you feel is the most pressing issue facing the community, and what do you want to do about it? Property taxes, budget. Open space, police and first responders, students and school system. Toms River, first!

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking to serve? Lack of experience.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform. The future of Toms River.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you will be effective in office? I am a successful businessman.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions? (Note: No reply received for this question.)

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