Asbury Park Bans Backyard Dog Breeding, In Attempt To Rid Town Of Dog Fighting

Asbury Park is the first town in New Jersey to ban backyard breeding, as it tries to combat underground dog fighting that persists there.

League of Women Voters Available to Organize Candidates Forums for November Elections

The League is available to host municipal and school board election forums for the November 4, 2025, election.

LWV Hosts Good Trouble Virtual Event to Defend Democracy

To register for the program, visit bit.ly/troubleaction and add your voice to this powerful day of remembrance and resistance.

Unnecessary and Disastrous: LWV Responds to Signing of Budget Reconciliation Package

Congress faced a choice: health care for millions of Americans, or tax cuts for the rich. It chose the latter. Now all Americans will suffer

Shameful & Dangerous: LWV Responds to Supreme Court Allowing Trump Deportations Without Due Process

To allow the administration to deport residents to any third country without due process puts every American resident and citizen at risk.

League of Women Voters Condemns Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors

League of Women Voters Condemns Use of Federal Force on Peaceful Protestors

1 ‘No Kings’ Protest Planned In Monmouth County Saturday

The No Kings rallies are anti-Trump protests held nationwide Saturday, to coincide with a military parade Trump is hosting in Washington.

LWV Presents a Special Program on Shaping Monmouth County’s Future

LWV Presents a Special Program on Shaping Monmouth County’s Future regarding the New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan

Debate May 14 For Neptune Twp. Committee Candidates

The Monmouth County League of Women Voters will host a debate forum for all the Democrats running for Neptune Township Committee.

LWV Declares United States in Constitutional Crisis

LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters

Urge Congress to Stand Up for Our Democracy

Congress has taken no action to stop this illegal power grab. It is time for Congress to act. Contact your members of Congress.

LWV Condemns Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Government

LWV Condemns Trump Administration’s Weaponization of Government Against Americans

​ Civics 101 Pre-Inauguration Symposium

​ Civics 101 Pre-Inauguration Symposium: Understanding Our Role After the Election

LWV Organizes Virtual Forum for Asbury Park City Council on 10/29

The LWV Organizes Virtual Candidate Forum for the Asbury Park City Council on Tuesday, October 29 at 7 pm

The LWV Organizes Virtual Primary Forum for CD 6 on Oct. 14

The LWV Organizes a Virtual Primary Forum for Congressional District 6 Candidates on Tuesday, October 15, at 7 pm

Gov. Murphy Appoints Monmouth County Man To NJ Israel Commission

A local man born and raised in Ocean Township was just named by Gov. Phil Murphy to the NJ Israel Commission.

Ocean Twp Council Candidates LWV, Virtual Forum, Wed. Oct. 9

The LWV Organizes a Virtual Forum for The Township of Ocean Council on Wednesday, October 9

LWV Moderates Neptune Twp Com Candidates In Person Forum Sept 24

The LWV Moderates an In-person Forum for the Neptune Township Committee Candidates on Tues. Sept 24

Vote To Fire Neptune DPW Boss For Facebook Post Was Illegal: Judge

A Superior Court judge ruled that a vote taken by the Neptune Twp. Committee to fire its DPW director over Facebook comments was unlawful:

Monmouth County Commissioners Virtual Candidates Forum on Sept. 23

The LWV of Monmouth County to Organize a Virtual Candidates Forum for The Monmouth County Commissioners on September 23 at 7 pm;

Neptune DPW Boss Fired For LGBTQ Facebook Comments Sues Township

David Milmoe says he was fired not because of his Facebook comments, but because Neptune Mayor Tassie York has a vendetta against him:

Republican Scott Fegler Challenges Frank Pallone For NJ6 Congress Seat

Asbury Park is part of New Jersey's Sixth Congressional District, which has been represented by Frank Pallone, a Democrat, for 36 years:

Waves Damaged Ocean Grove's Cross-Shaped Pier

Ocean Grove's cross-shaped pier will remain closed to the public, as pier pilings were damaged by strong waves.

Trenton Fast-Tracks Undemocratic Bills Despite Major Public Opposition

NJ Legislature is set to gut OPRA legislation despite Major Public Opposition This Would Plunge Democracy into Darkness!

New Jersey Legislature to Hear Bills to Gut Open Public Records Act

New Jersey Legislature to Hear Bills to Gut Open Public Records Act In a Fast Track Attempt to Reduce Government Transparency

Protect Our Drinking Water with Better Planning

Protect Our Drinking Water with Better Planning- Attend the Commissioners Meeting, 12/14, 1 pm, Hall of Records in Freehold.

NJ Threatens Ocean Grove With $25K In Fines For Keeping Beach Closed

On Oct. 2, Ocean Grove filed for a permanent injunction to prevent the public from accessing their main beach on Sunday mornings in summer:

Ocean Twp BoE, LWV-Organized Candidates’ Forum - Wed, Oct 11 at 7 pm

Ocean Township Board of Education LWV-Organized Candidates’ Virtual Forum Takes Place on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 7 PM

LWV-organized Candidates Forum for The Asbury Park Board of Ed, Oct. 5

Asbury Park Board of Education LWV-Organized Candidates’ Forum Takes Place on Thursday, Oct. 5 at 7 pm

Ocean Grove 'Singled Out' By State For Sunday Beach Closure: Church

The president of the Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association said he thinks the town is a victim of religious persecution from the state of NJ:

Ocean Grove Sunday Beach Closures Violate NJ Rules, DEP Says

The Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association has been told it must stop blocking beach access or face penalties.

Asbury Park Businesses Can Get Rent Assistance, Reimbursed For Repairs

The money is coming from Urban Enterprise Zone funding, which the state of New Jersey recently revived.

Controversial Cross-Shaped Pier In Ocean Grove Opens This Saturday

It's not Ocean Grove's first controversy: In 2007, Christian landowners refused to allow a same-sex couple to get married on its boardwalk.

LWV Celebrates 103rd Birthday at Monmouth County Libraries

Come learn about the League’s rich history, modern day relevancy, and how you can participate in its efforts to protect democracy

Asbury Park Hosts Coffee With A Councilmember Feb. 23

Talk with Councilwomen Eileen Chapman and Yvonne Clayton at 10 a.m. Feb. 23 at Cameo Love Market. They will hear issues and concerns:

Voting Machine Software Error Made In Ocean Twp. School Board Race

Some votes were double counted in the Nov. 2022 Ocean Twp. school board race:

Neptune Woman Helps Formerly Incarcerated Register To Vote

League of Women Voters of Monmouth board member Annette Scott of Neptune recognized for advocacy for citizens returning from incarceration.

John Moor Re-Elected As Asbury Park Mayor, Plus School Board Results

With 100 percent of the precincts in, these are the unofficial vote tallies, not yet certified by the county:

2022 Election In Asbury Park: Everything You Need To Know

Here's where you can vote in person Tuesday (polls close at 8 p.m.), drop your mail-in ballot and who's running:

Meet The Asbury Park Mayor, City Council Candidates In Oct. 10 Forum

The forum will be in person at 7 p.m. Monday at Blackbird Community Commons. Submit questions for the candidates, or ask them in person: