Berkeley Urges State To Reappoint County Prosecutor

BERKELEY, NJ — Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer's five-year term is almost ending, but Berkeley officials hope to see him reappointed.

The Township Council unanimously adopted a resolution asking the state to reappoint Billhimer for another term as Ocean County Prosecutor in a nonpartisan show of support.

"Prosecutor Billhimer has done an incredible job as our Prosecutor. We are pleased to offer our unanimous support for his reappointment," Mayor Carmen Amato told Patch.

Township officials are not the only ones hoping to see Billhimer, a Democrat, serve another term. The Ocean County Commissioners also unanimously supported his reappointment in a resolution passed in July.

Berkeley's resolution notes Billhimer's many accomplishments since his appointment in 2018. His youth outreach, time spent fighting the opioid epidemic and mandating of implicit bias training for all law enforcement officers across the county are a few achievements officials named.

Billhimer works collaboratively with various Ocean County departments, the resolution reads, and brings a "fair and balanced approach" in seeking justice for victims.

"Ocean County is well served by Prosecutor Billhimer through his commitment and dedication to assisting the residents of the County and his efforts to ensure the safety of all," the resolution reads.